The Key West Police Mounted Unit mourns the loss of Mila, a 17-year-old Percheron/Friesian draft cross horse. She had served the department for seven years and her passing was sudden and unexpected.
Multiple veterinarians rushed to her aid, but an ultrasound ultimately determined there was a rupture in her abdomen that was not symptomatic until there was nothing that could be done to save her. The mounted patrol officers were by her side until the end to make sure Mila was comfortable and calm.
Mila was loved by her community and was one of the most distinguished and most- photographed officers the Key West Police Department has had. Mila was at every major event in Key West, was a regular at the Leadership Monroe get-together in Marathon, and assisted agencies all over Florida with different major events.
Mila will be fondly remembered as one of, if not the best police horse to ever serve our community. Mila will be missed. CONTRIBUTED
