Retired Oklahoma County sheriff's dog to be buried Thursday

OKLAHOMA -- The Oklahoma County sheriff's staff will say goodbye to one of their own — a retired, four-legged deputy.

K-9 deputy Eron died Monday after suffering from hip dysplasia and arthritis. He was 11. A service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Precious Pets Cemetery, Capt. Kelly Marshall said. Viewing is scheduled at 10 a.m.

RIP Eron

Eron joined the Oklahoma County sheriff's staff in January 2004 and retired in March 2012. He was trained as a bomb detection dog and specialized in tracking suspects, Marshall said.

Eron will be buried with his favorite toy, a 4-by-4 piece of wood, Marshall said.

Precious Pets Cemetery is at 5510 Spencer Road.

(NewsOK - July 24, 2013)