Bolo, a 3-year-old pitbull mix, was only scheduled to spend the day at the Hopkisville Police Department. But within a short stay it was transformed into a permanent residence and captured the hearts of all those it met.
Bolo, a two-month-old shelter dog, was the first to participate in the program called “Paw-Trol Wednesdays.”
Royale Marfil, public relations officer for the Hopkisville Police Department, started the program in mid-October to highlight the shelter’s newest dog each week and help him get adopted.
The program was an instant success for Bolo. Everyone in the Hopkisville Police Department wants to hold him from the moment he escaped.
“Once Bolo felt comfortable and started playing with everyone, everyone asked him: ‘Can we adopt him?’” “Can we keep it for you?” Marfil revealed to The Dodo.
Bolo spent such a good night everyone in the police department fell asleep on the floor of Ivory’s office.
“He just dropped on the ground and started rocking,” he added. “He rocks harder. “Watching him completely relax and fall into deep sleep was probably my favorite part of the day.”
Bolo lowered his head and began to moan when it was time to return to the shelter. He wouldn’t want to go. And no one in the police department would like him to leave.
“I took it to Chief Newby,” Marfil stated. “And he said, ‘Why so?’” “Let’s keep it.”
Marfil devised the strategy with his coworkers. Bolo worked at the police department during the day and returned home with Ivory at night.
Marfil says Bolo knew she was going to adopt him when he took him to PetSmart to buy him a collar and jewelry.
“After that, he was really happy,” he explained. “He knew.”
In an official ceremony in early November, officials welcomed Bolo to the team. He also received his own title: Hopkisville’s first patrol officer.
Marfil says she has had to adjust to people coming to her office to see Bolo at her place.
“Everyone will come to my office to settle it,” he said. “I think people forget that it’s my job since Bolo lives here.”
When Bolo has visitors, he usually receives a gift. In fact, he’s already gotten used to it.
Ivory says: “He’s as much of a trash crusher as a dog could be.” “If you hear any kind of arrogance, no matter what it is, it’s right at your feet, praying for whatever it is that you have your way.”
Unlike the police officers who work in the department, Bolo is expected to do nothing more than be himself.
“He has the biggest smile on his face every day,” says Marfil. “He will smile if you pet him.” If you are afraid of a difficult day, he will bring a smile to your face.”
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