(St. John’s, NL), May 25, 2018 – It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) informs of the passing of one of our Mounted Unit Percherons – Dobbin.

Dobbin, who was 15 years old, joined the RNC’s Mounted Unit in 2009 thanks to the generous support from Mrs. Elaine Dobbin who donated Dobbin in memory of her late husband, Craig L. Dobbin. Dobbin was first paired with Sgt. Krista Clarke who formed an immediate and unbreakable bond with the nearly 1900 lb Percheron horse.

The RNC’s Mounted Unit provides a valuable service to the RNC as their versatility allows them to access areas of our community that are otherwise unreachable during ground searches. Our Mounted Unit also patrols trail-ways throughout the Northeast Avalon, attends community events, and they aid in police presence in the downtown core. The RNC’s Mounted Unit is a historically significant symbol of our police service and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Dobbin leaves behind his two closest friends Dr. Rich and Harvey, who were also gifts to the RNC’s Mounted Unit from supportive families in our province.

Please see the attached photos of Dobbin.

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Cst. Geoffrey G. Higdon #819
Media Relations / Social Media Officer
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