Paragons of loyalty, police dogs spend their entire careers risking life and limb without so much as a 401-K or pension plan to cushion retirement.

A Central Florida lawmaker may have an answer.

Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven, has filed HB 25. The proposed “Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program Act” would dedicate $300,000 to a fund to defray veterinary costs.