Hats go off to a very special Highland Park officer who retired two days ago as the Highland Park Police community wellness dog during a special ceremony Sunday in Highland Park. Officials said the police department celebrated the retirement of Pawfficer Vinny Duke for his service as Highland Park’s first community wellness dog. Along with […]
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“Bella” the therapy dog is returned to Waukegan home safe and sound
A Waukegan therapy dog and best friend to a 79-year-old woman with dementia has returned home after allegedly being stolen late last week, family members said. Bella, a shih-tzu therapy dog, returned safe and sound to her Waukegan home Thursday, said daughter Prinses Hemphill. The family is ecstatic to have her back though remain quizzical […]
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‘Friendly and approachable’: Buffalo Grove Police Department announces new addition of Grady the therapy dog
The Buffalo Grove Police Department announced its newest member of the department, a therapy dog named Grady, who is “eager to make positive connections” in the community. The Buffalo Grove Police Department made the announcement on Thursday. The department said Grady is a four-year-old American Labradoodle who is “eager to make positive connections in the […]
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‘A giant step forward’: McHenry Police Department hires its first ever social services coordinator
The McHenry Police Department announced they have hired their first-ever social services coordinator, who will help people in crisis and victims of crime. He will eventually work alongside a comfort dog. McHenry Police Department Chief John Birk said on Wednesday that the department hired Jason Sterwerf. Some of Sterwerf’s responsibilities will include providing residents with […]
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Buffalo Grove Police Department welcomes therapy dog to work alongside department social worker
The Buffalo Grove Police Department announced they are adding a therapy dog to work alongside their department’s social worker. The Village of Buffalo Grove said in a social media post on Wednesday that they were welcoming Gus to the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Gus is a four-year-old white Labrador Retriever Standard Poodle mix. Gus will […]