A 'Very Good Boy' Celebrates Retirement As a K9 Minnesota Trooper

Our four legged friends in the Sioux Empire are truly the best. But there's one special Minnesota pup who stands tall above the rest.

Maty is a K9 with the Minnesota State Patrol who has dedicated his life to serve Minnesota communities. Now it's time to rest his paws.

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Officials with the Minnesota State Patrol made the bittersweet announcement that K9 Maty is officially retiring after his years of service. The department posted a sweet Facebook photo with his fellow Minnesota Trooper to with the news.

Let me tell ya, K9 Maty has had an amazing career. He prevented so much crime from hurting Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol says Maty has "some pretty impressive number."

During his time with us, Maty helped take nearly $975,000 in illegal cash, 377 pounds of methamphetamine, 131 pounds of cocaine, 53 pounds of powdered fentanyl, 87,000 fentanyl pills and one pound of heroin off Minnesota roads

What a good boy! K9 Maty is one of the biggest local heroes in Minnesota with an even bigger heart. You can tell Minnesota loves this K9.

Sounds like steak every night for buddy going forward. Great job.

Now thats a amazing dog. Tbone steaks for life

You enjoy your retirement. Make sure you do the famous GSD whine with the head tilt to get exactly what you want.

Enjoy your retirement Trooper Maty! Thank you for making our state a safer place

WHOO HOO, Maty! Time to chase some squirrels and get some serious tennis ball time in

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When the Minnesota State Patrol announced K9 Maty's retirement, the Facebook post went viral. Over 25,000 reactions and over 1,000 comments. Maty is famous!

Congratulations on a wonderful career, Maty! You deserve a lot of walks, naps, and plenty of extra treats.

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