K-9 Photo Album
K-9 Cosmo
A German Shepherd born in Holland, Cosmo van Blitsaerd began working for
the Gilbert Police Department in 1993. While on duty in 1996, Cosmo ripped
her tendon while apprehending a suspect, an injury she never fully recovered
from. Despite walking with a limp, Cosmo courageously continued her service
to the people of Gilbert. Ultimately, a degenerative eye disease forced
Cosmo into retirement in May, 1999. Loyal to the end, Cosmo passed away
on May 29, 2002.
Cosmo Park was named in her honor.
