The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has welcomed a new therapy dog named Brooke, who will be under the care of Deputy DeMarco Marable and will work to bring comfort and smiles to the community.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The ranks of the Therapy K9 Division at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office are growing.
On Monday, the office announced "an adorable corgi puppy" named Brooke is now part of the force. A post on social media revealed the news, complete with photos of the fluffy butterscotch and white pup.
"Brook is full of energy and love, and we can't wait for her to begin her therapy training," the caption read. "Brook will be under the loving care of her new handler, Deputy DeMarco Marable. Together, they will work hard to bring comfort and smiles to our community."
The post gained dozens of comments and hundreds of likes and loves.
"Oh my gosh!!!!! Ok… now I need some therapy… hello Brook!!," said one commenter. "What a sweet Corgi. She will bring lots of smiles," wrote another.
Previously this summer, the sheriff's office swore in Sunny, a six-year-old golden retriever, at the opening of the Franklin County Fair.
"Our therapy dog program is designed to provide comfort and support to our community, and Sunny embodies the qualities we look for in a therapy dog," Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said in a statement at the time. "We have already seen the positive impact therapy dogs can have, and we are confident Sunny will continue this tradition of service and compassion."
The sheriff's office's website notes it began Ohio's first law enforcement therapy dog program in 2017 with Mattis K. Nine. K9's Kit and Woody were added in 2018. Additionally, the office states that donations from community partners solely fund the program.
