Ace, a former shelter dog has found a new home and a new calling as a station canine for the New Jersey State Police.
A former shelter dog has found a new home and a new calling as a station canine for the New Jersey State Police.
In August, Ace, an 18-month-old German Shepherd, was adopted from Burlington County Animal Shelter by New Jersey State Police Lt. Christopher Salvato, according to Burlington County Commissioners.Ace's new mission is to serve as a station canine at the State Police’s Red Lion barracks in Southampton. He will report to the barracks with Salvato and provide support for the troopers serving there.
“Though Ace isn’t assigned the task of sniffing out criminal suspects, explosives or contraband, he still performs an important service for the troopers in the Red Lion barracks,” Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson said in a news release. “Our board was thrilled to learn about Ace’s adoption and his new job supporting the state police troopers who serve Burlington County communities.
“Studies have shown interactions with pets can help lower an individual’s heart rate and blood pressure, and help reduce anxiety,” said Dr. Herb Conaway, director of the Burlington County Health Department. “Expanding the free adoption policy to include first responders is a proactive method to help improve first responders’ health and resiliency. The change can also help find more homes for the pets at the shelter, which is another big plus.
If interested in adopting a furry friend, the Burlington County Animal Shelter is located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton and is open for walk-in visits from noon to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and from noon to 4 p.m., and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m.
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