Hurricane Laura rescue dog graduates to become Harford County’s newest Police K-9
Meet “Bolt!” From being tied up to a tree during a hurricane, to becoming a Police K-9, Bolt’s remarkable story comes to us gratis of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO.)
In August 2020, with Hurricane Laura bearing down on the coast of Louisiana, a cruel and thoughtless individual tied Bolt to a tree and left him to survive the storm on his own. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan in the neighborhood saw Bolt tied up during the hurricane, saved him, and took him to a shelter.
Eventually, TRU Rescue, based in Phoenix, Maryland, saved Bolt and brought him to Maryland and into the foster home of Amanda, the daughter of a Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
That September, the Sheriff’s Office began searching for a new K-9 for our Crime Suppression Unit. Bolt’s foster mom thought he could make it as a police K-9, and after initial tests, HCSO trainers agreed it may be possible. By October, the Agency adopted Bolt; and in November, the canine recruit started training with Senior Deputy Andrew Sampson.
Bolt excelled in his training and by February was certified as a Narcotics Detection Dog and hit the streets. Within just two days he had his first successful drug find on a traffic stop! ~ HCSO
Bolt is the first dog rescued by the Sheriff’s Office in nearly 30 years. It was a highly unusual set of circumstances that led to Bolt becoming a Police K9, and the Sheriff’s Office said that “we sure are glad he is here!”
HCSO also shouted out their gratitude to Christine Williams of TRU Rescue and Amanda, Bolt’s foster mom, for making his transition from a rescue animal to a Police K-9 possible.
For more on Harford County’s newest Police K-9s, see the video accompanying this article.
(Source: Harford County Sheriff’s Office)
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