The Queensland Police Service (QPS) 2026 Dog Squad Calendar has officially raised $53,015 for charities Blue Paws and Blue Hope, with the funds proudly distributed at an event in Brisbane last week.
All proceeds from the calendar have been split equally and donated to Blue Paws Association and Blue Hope Support Services, two not-for-profit organisations dedicated to supporting current and retired police dogs and officers across Queensland.
Acting Officer in Charge Brisbane Dog Squad Sergeant Tony Chiverall thanked local communities for getting onboard and supporting sales of the calendar, which features some of the goodest 'paw enforcement' officers from around the state.
"We have about 100 police dogs currently who play a critical role in community safety and provide a level of support that surpasses human capability," Sergeant Chiverall said.
"We are so proud to be able to showcase them in this way.
"This year's calendar proved incredibly popular and sold out in many locations, which will help our best mates live their best lives both now and into the future."
Blue Paws founding member Nick Donald said calendar proceeds will help ensure retired police dogs are given the care they deserve after putting so much on the line for the protection of local communities.
"When a police dog retires, the responsibility for their care falls solely onto their handler or new owners - unfortunately there is no pension or superannuation fund for retired police dogs, leaving them without any financial support after a lifetime of service," Mr Donald said.
"This donation will help us make sure retired police dogs across the state are well cared for and have access to everything they need to live a healthy and happy life in retirement."
Blue Hope spokesperson Brad Rix said their share of proceeds will go directly to enhancing the mental health of current and former police officers and their families.
"We provide free peer support services, social connection activities, and vocational education and employment services," Mr Rix said.
"The funds that have been donated to Blue Hope will have a direct impact on our frontline officers, offering them support services which are so vital to ensuring the mental health and wellbeing."
Police Dog (PD) Storm made a star appearance at the handover event, officially 'signing' the ceremonial cheques presented to Blue Paws and Blue Hope.
"Woof woof woof-woof, woof-woof woof!" PD Storm said.
"Woof, woof-woof woof, woof woof."
Sergeant Chiverall translated and said PD Storm sends a big thank you (and nose boop) to everyone who purchased a calendar.
Learn more about Blue Paws at www.bpainc.com.au and Blue Hope at www.bluehope.org.au.
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