What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling Cancer, Grief, and impossible odds?

In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with law enforcement leader Chris Bingham to share the incredible story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo. What began as a difficult partnership turned into a life-changing bond built on trust, loyalty, resilience, and healing.

Chris opens up about losing former K9 partners, reconnecting with his father before his passing, becoming a father himself, and how Tambo’s cancer battle inspired people across the country. Together, they discuss the lifesaving work of Project K9 Hero and why retired police and military dogs deserve continued care after service.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

•  How Tambo went from unwanted K9 to national inspiration 
•  The emotional reality of retired police dog healthcare 
•  How Project K9 Hero saved Tambo’s life 
•  Why hope matters during life’s hardest moments 
•  The story behind Chris’ new children’s book, K9 Tambo

Learn more:

• Project K9 Hero
•  Follow K9 Tambo on Instagram: @k9_tambo 
• Silent Hero Coffee Company 
• Plush K9 Tambo

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I started the podcast “Harford County Living” in 2015, 3 years after launching the positive news website harfordcountyliving.com. A few years later I started getting requests from people outside of Maryland to come on the show as guests and the podcast became “Harford County Living with Rich Bennett”. Needless to say, more requests came in and a few people suggested to me that I needed to expand the podcast and change the name again and “Conversations with Rich Bennett” was born.