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Abington Police Have Added A Therapy Dog To Help Groups Impacted By Traumatic Events
A new therapy dog, that will aid community members suffering through trauma or violence, still does not have a name. Suggestions are sought.
ABINGTON, PA — The Abington Township Police Department has added a new, four-legged member to its ranks.
Police officials announced this week that the department adopted a new Golden Doodle rescue dog from the Home at Last Dog Rescue.
The pooch, which does not yet have a name, will primarily be used as a therapy dog to promote interaction with the community and to help residents who have suffered through incidents of violence or other traumatic events, according to the police department, which made the announcement via social media.
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The dog will be partnered up with Abington Officer Christine Da Cunha.
The department is seeking suggestions on what to name the Golden Doodle, and they have asked folks to add name suggestions in the comment section on the Facebook post announcing the adoption.
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"We can't wait to share his new name with everyone!" the department posted.
A review of the Facebook page shows that more than 150 people had already commented with a large variety of name suggestions a mere hour after the post was shared.
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