“Originally planned to spend only a short time at the Hopkinsville Police Department, Bolo is a sweet three-year-old pit bull mix. But as he won over everyone he came into contact with, what was meant to be a brief visit became a permanent residence.
The narrative started with Bolo, a 2-month-old shelter dog, enthusiastically taking part in the Hopkinsville Police Department’s marketing officer Royale Marfil’s “Paw-Trol Wednesdays” programme. Mid-October saw the start of a programme intended to highlight a different shelter dog each week and promote their adoption.
Bolo became popular right away. He had everyone in the department enthralled from the first. “The questions ‘Can we keep him?’ ‘Are we allowed to adopt him?’ started as soon as Bolo became comfortable and started playing with everyone.” reveals Marfil.
Bolo hesitated and looked very distressed about leaving when it was time to go back to the shelter. Nothing about his leaving the police station pleased anyone. I mentioned that to Chief Newby,” Marfil said. We should keep him, he said.
Working along with her coworkers, Marfil came up with a plan. Bolo would spend the days at the police station and come home at night with Marfil. Bolo understood he would be adopted when Marfil brought him to PetSmart to select toys and a collar. He became quite enthusiastic at that point, she recalled. He understood.
Bolo was formally welcomed to the town in early November with a ceremony that included the designation of honorary Paw-trol Officer for Hopkinsville. Marfil said that she’s had to get used to people coming into her office mostly to see Bolo. “He will be greeted by everyone who comes into my office,” she said. “Bolo lives here, so I think people forget that it’s my office.”
Bolo has become very used to receiving snacks from his guests on a regular basis. Marfil said, laughing, “He’s as much of a waste disposal as they come. He’s at your knees pleading for whatever it is in your hand whenever he hears any form of wrapping crinkling, no matter what it is.”
In a touching turn of events, a stray dog wandered in for a day’s visit and then found a loving home at a nearby police agency. Later called Buddy, the dog showed up to the station one morning appearing lost but friendly. Renowned for their community attitude, departmental officials enthusiastically embraced the unannounced visitor.
First seen around the door of the station, Sergeant Williams gently persuaded Buddy inside with some food and water. The whole department was won over right away by the dog’s calm demeanour and friendly disposition. Buddy made rounds visiting several cops, giving pats, and making everyone smile all through the day.
Searching for a microchip and posting on social media, the police sought to find Buddy’s owner but none came forward. Buddy grew close to the cops as the day went on. It was obvious by the end of the day Buddy had discovered a new family.
Chief Ramirez determined the police agency would formally adopt Buddy. The choice was approved unanimously, and Buddy received a particular place in the station. Buddy is today a beloved part of the police force, providing company and raising officer morale.
Buddy’s narrative is evidence of the surprising places one can find love and family; it transforms the day visit of a stray dog into a lifetime home full of love and care.
Bolo is just Bolo; he has no job to perform like the department’s working police dogs. “Every day he wears the biggest smile,” Marfil said. If you stroke him, he’ll smile. He will make you smile broadly even if you’re having a rough day. Bolo has surely brought humour and light to the Hopkinsville Police Department, demonstrating that occasionally unplanned friendships can result in long-lasting enjoyment.”