K9 Merlin Available for Adoption by a Law Enforcement Agency
The Pinellas Park Police Department is seeking a law enforcement agency to adopt K9 Merlin, a highly driven working dog. Merlin is a high drive canine that is not suited for public demonstrations or interaction with other working dogs.
Agencies interested in acquiring Merlin can contact Chief Adam Geissenberger at ageissenberger@pinellas-park.com (727-214-7921) for more details. Additional information, including medical records, training history, and deployment experience, will be provided.
K9 Merlin Bio-
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 73 lbs
Origin: Hungary
Health: Up to date on all vaccinations and licensing; no known medical issues
Certifications:
CJSTC Certified (Current through October 2024)
Narcotics Detection School (Completed September 2024)
Training & Capabilities:
✅ Human Tracking
✅ Article Searches
✅ Area Searches
✅ Apprehension
✅ Building Searches
✅ Obedience
✅ Narcotics Detection (Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin)
K9 Merlin excels in operational deployments however, his extremely high drive makes him unsuitable for public demonstrations or social interactions. He is a dedicated working K9, best suited for an agency that can fully utilize his skills in an operational capacity.
Merlin’s original passport and X-rays are available upon request.
For inquiries, please contact:
Chief Adam Geissenberger
Pinellas Park Police Department
ageissenberger@pinellas-park.com
727-214-7921