zeus , a german shepherd , was honored in a grand procession in connecticut on wednesday before he was put down because of a severe degenerative hip disorder and declining health .
the tribute for the police dog , who worked with the ridgefield police department for eight years as a k-9 officer , began around 4.45 pm and ended at the ridgefield veterinary hospital .
the german shepherd , who served eight years in the force , took his last ride in a cop patrol car during the grand procession held earlier this week .