Shadow

Handler: Kathryn Lee
Breed: Labrador
DOB: 12/6/2015
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Function: Explosive Detection
Years Worked: 6/4/2017 – 3/17/2023

Shadow was the best work partner. He kept Chicago O’Hare safe on a daily basis. Shadow also traveled for work to assist in other operations. Shadow and I worked at SEATAC, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport for the Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Kansas City Airport, Milwaukee Airport, and Dane County Regional for an Honor Flight. Locally, we assisted at Navy Pier several times and at the 2022 Chicago marathon.

Shadow is known for his fun personality. He loves his home where he can spend time with mom (Kat) and grandparents and play with all his new toys. One of his favorite toys is the duck that makes noise. Shadow likes taking walks to the park and playing Frisbee. I’m looking forward to taking him swimming. I think he’ll love it!

Update 2023: He gets walks everyday and plenty of treats. Every morning he picks out a toy to play with for the day. He went for a swim at the rehab place last week and had a wonderful time.

Update 2024: Shadow is loving retirement. He picks his favorite toys to play with every morning. He gets natural food, so he’s very healthy. Shadow loves going to the rehab pool for his therapeutic swim. We are so grateful for the support from Mark-9.

Update 2025: Shadow is doing great. He enjoys relaxing, choosing a toy for the day, eating cookies, and going for his daily walks. Shadow gets to go swimming and get laser spa treatment. Everyone loves him. We are so grateful for the support given to Shadow and all the Mark-9 K9s.