Sheriff ‘Hires’ New 11-Week-Old K9 Officer, Son of Explosives Detection Dog, Asks Public to Help Name Him

The Union County Sheriff’s Office was honored to announce its newest “employee,” an 11-week-old German shepherd–who currently has no name.

Last week on Facebook, officers asked the public for help in choosing the handle of the anonymous pooch. The nameless dog was temporarily called “Puppy Doe .”

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“After a considerable amount of internal time and effort, we cannot determine the best name for this furry fellow and we need your help!” the officers captioned on Facebook, while featuring some incredibly snugglable shots of the stout new officer pup.

(Courtesy of Union County Sheriff’s Office)

(Courtesy of Union County Sheriff’s Office)

They added: “Just to let everyone know, Sir Sitsalot and Fluffy have been ruled-out as possible names. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause .”

They listed some notable traits of puppies to help people choose a name.

-Likes long walks in the park

-Enjoys rolling around in the grass while being told not to

-Prone to public displays of affection (known to lick people without asking or providing prior notice)

-Enjoys tearing up a new tennis ball from time to time (only when the mood is right)

-Prefers his toys be thrown overhand, not underhand (Your guess is a good as ours on this one)

-Hails from a family of service dogs (mother was an explosives detection K-9)

(Courtesy of Union County Sheriff’s Office)

(Courtesy of Union County Sheriff’s Office)

Thousands of ideas were submitted, and the officers narrowed them down to nine potential top names:

1. Logan: In in honor of a local young man who is on the autism spectrum and has dedicated his life to the care and well-being of all little creatures–especially dogs.

2. Union: In honor of our very own beautiful Union County, North Carolina, which was founded in 1842.

3. Honor: recognizes the 158 law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty up to this point in 2022.

4. Thor: This name signifies strength and is often associated with thunder in Greek mythology.

5. Kane: The name Kane is often associated with “warrior” or “tribute” in various languages. UCSO K-9s are dedicated to serving the community, and can be called upon to serve as warriors when necessary.

6. Radar: A radar system is a vital tool utilized to monitor the locations of important people, places, and things during a variety of situations. UCSO K-9s need to be aware of their surroundings, and be prepared for any unexpected situations.

7. Valor: Valor has been defined as “strength of mind or spirit that enables one to encounter danger with firmness.” UCSO K-9s display valor each day as they work to protect our deputies and our communities from harm.

8. Griff: This name honors UCSO Sgt. Brian Griffin, whose hard work and dedication has made the UCSO K-9 unit the success it is today.

9. Axel: Stands for “father of peace” in the Scandinavian language. The name honors Navy SEAL Matthew Axleson, who gave his life in Operation Red Wings during the War in Afghanistan.

In a matter of minutes, Puppy Will will be officially named the recipient of this fine and honorable title. Stay tuned to the Union County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page to see what this young dog’s new designation will be.

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