The dog's partner, Sgt. Jess Havin, rushed Earp to an animal hospital, where they learned that the knife had punctured the 75-lb. dog's carotid artery. The brave canine received blood transfusions, stitches and was sent home with Havin to recover. In just a little over a week, Earp , who is due to retire in just a few weeks, has bounced back.
"His play drive has kicked back in," Havin told the newspaper. "He's doing remarkably well."
