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(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) wants to thank the community and beyond for their donations made through the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs to support K9 Roam’s initial recovery and ongoing medical care.

According to CSPD, over the past week, the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs has received more than $68,000 in donations for Roam’s care. While the majority of donations are from the Colorado Springs area and the state of Colorado, donations have been received from 32 states and from as far away as Canada, the UK, and Belgium.

“It is always tragic when an officer, K9, or human, is injured in the line of duty. K9 Roam is an example of surviving the unthinkable and what it means to protect and serve, “said Nicole Magic, Executive Director/President of the Police Foundation. “Our mission at Police Foundation of Colorado Springs is to build effective partnerships that support the Colorado Springs Police Department and our local community, and we have seen our community and businesses coming together to support our police department.”

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, K9 Roam was gravely injured in the line of duty while working to bring a barricaded suspect into custody. Roam was stabbed multiple times, suffering lacerations to his head and abdomen.

Roam was taken to Animal ER Care in Colorado Springs, where he was stabilized before he was taken into emergency surgery. Roam was in desperate need of blood, and after using existing blood supplies on hand, HemoSolutions, a local animal blood bank, stepped forward, sending staff and equipment to Animal ER Care to help with blood donations from other working K9 dogs that were critical in Roam’s surgery.

After several hours of surgery that included the amputation of his left hind leg, Roam emerged in critical condition. Roam made steady improvement over the next couple of days and was able to go home with his handler on Saturday, Oct. 18.

CSPD said it is deeply moved by the compassion and generosity shown by the community, along with the donations that have come into the Police Foundation from across the state, county, and world.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received,” said Chief Adrian Vasquez. “K9 Roam is not only a valued member of our department but also a symbol of the courage and dedication our officers bring to the community every day. The kindness shown to K9 Roam by our community, nation, and from around the world is a reminder of why we serve.”

According to CSPD, the Police Foundation will continue to accept donations for Roam’s care and will also sell #Rooting for Roam wrist bracelets and 2026 CSPD K9 unit calendars, which feature Roam. The Police Foundation also has a Roam plush in production and will be available in about a month. All proceeds from these sales will go to the Police Foundation and be used exclusively for Roam’s medical care and to support the CSPD K9 Unit.