But throwing her a bone could soften the blow.
The Snohomish City Council is considering whether to get rid of Dixie the drug-sniffing dog.
Officials note the K9 cop costs the city about $16,000 a year in vet care, food and other expenses.
The Everett Herald reports the city plans on keeping its other, younger police dog, which is used to track criminals.
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