Police officers befriended this 'scary' pitbull pup - people approve of how they handle loose dog

[Liberal_in_LA]

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Pit bulls get a bad rap, this we know. There's plenty of debate about behavior and temperament and strength and all of that, but this story is about one dog, and the nice people who helped him get home.

This week, the Lee County Sheriff's Office got a call about a large dog running loose in a neighborhood, which worried some people. However, what responding officers found was a happy-go-lucky new friend eager for some affection.

"Upon arrival, the deputy discovered that this wonderful dog was just out looking for friends to play with," their Facebook post read. "...A gate was accidentally left open and this beautiful dog was able to be taken back to his loving home."

The sheriff's office posted some pics of the big ol' boy, smiling and hanging around the squad car. Within days, the post completely blew up with more than 40,000 likes and 4,00 shares, and thousands of people thanking the staff for being so understanding.



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http://tds.hlntv.com/article/189-police-officers-befriended-this-scary-pitbull-pup

[fadedrose]

1. Kicked cheerfully

[etherealtruth]

2. Brought a big smile to my face

its one nice story about one dog .... no need for anyone to turn it into a rant

[Dont call me Shirley]

3. He needs a romp at the dog park!

[hollysmom]

4. must have been a dog knowledgeable cop. I think a lot of people

do't recognize a happy dog, but then again I was cornered by a pack of beagles at a bus stop - don't laugh - they did not look like they were kidding around and there were 6 of them - when do you see a running pack of six beagles? in a city on the loose? the day before in the same city, a pack of dogs attacked a man - so who knew - when the bus came, I jumped on board.

[hobbit709]

5. Looks like Charley down at the dog park where I go.

same face and yellow eyes but got white on his paws. Shameless beggar-puts his head on your knee and looks at you with those eyes until he gets a treat.

[TDale313]

6. Nice to see a story with

Both a pit bull and cops that ends happily for all involved. No one got bit, no one got shot, puppy is back home. Nice.

[niyad]

7. awww, k and r for pitty

[Kalidurga]

8. Too cute

It's almost like he knew how to get help.

[Liberal_in_LA]

10. help? i think he was enjoying his freedom. lol

[SoapBox]

9. That's a happy face!

Thank goodness (!!!) the cops didn't do anything bad.

[raven mad]

11. Scary? Heck, he'd have to work on scary!

Loves pitties, me. One saved one of my kitties.