American Humane has announced the winning dog for its annual Hero Dog Award, and the working pet has a unique story.

The Hero Dog Awards announced the award’s finalists as a way to shine a light on the efforts of these remarkable animals in a variety of fields.

headquarters of the organization Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1877 and is the country’s first national humane organization to care for animals.

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The annual nationwide competition recognizes America’s top dogs in five key categories: military dogs; law enforcement and first responder dogs; service and guide or hearing dogs; therapy dogs; and it turns out heroes and shelter dogs.

Beginning in April, hundreds of dog owners across the country submitted their dogs’ names. their pets To be considered for “Hero Dog”.

Bo is an 18-month-old beagle who works for the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina. (American Humanitarian)

This year the winner of the Hero Dog Award was Bo. law enforcement and a first responder dog.

He is an 18-month-old male greyhound from Gastonia, North Carolina, who works for the Gastonia Police Department.

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Although Bo is still young, he has been saving lives and solving crimes since he was eight months old, according to American Humane.

He began his career in law enforcement in 2023 after the police department hand-selected him. puppy litter – and Bo went home with Sergeant. Thank you to David Rowland for further training.

Bo and Sgt. David Rowland, pictured, has been Bo’s partner since she was a puppy. (American Humanitarian)

After training the dog and trying to bond, Rowland said his family took great interest in the dog.

WINNER, WINNER! AMERICAN HUMANE ANNOUNCES HAVING RECEIVED THE 2023 HERO DOG AWARD

American Humane noted that the greyhound breed is new for the Gastonia Police Department because before that only German shepherds and other classic law enforcement breeds existed.

Bo is known for his unique personality. He is easily scared by Halloween decorations but is remembered as a gentle giant.

Bo as the puppy. He was specifically selected as a young dog for his current role. (American Humanitarian)

Bo is able to approach and comfort the people he tracks down; making it a secret weapon for the department.

Bo has been tracking a missing person ever since she started working 11 year old boy with autismplus a 7-year-old kidnapping victim – and also found many missing senior citizens.

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Rowland told Fox News Digital that honoring Bo with the Hero Dog Award “means everything” to him and the Gastonia Police Department.

North Carolina native Bo has been named a 2024 Hero Dog by American Humane for his outstanding work in the community. (American Humanitarian)

“All the hard work we put in together pays off when you bring back a lost loved one. arms of their families” he said.

He added: “This national recognition of Bo will certainly bring comfort to the community we serve and show them that Bo’s skills are here to help, whether it’s reuniting families or providing justice for victims.”

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Robin Ganzert, PhD, president and CEO of American Humane, told Fox News Digital that Bo “accomplished more in his young life than most people achieve in their entire careers.”

American Humane announced the 2024 Hero Dog Award. This honor is given to a law enforcement dog who has made a difference in his community. (American Humanitarian)

“Bo does her best to track down missing people and offer them love, comfort and kisses in their time of need,” he added.

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Finalist dogs from each category will be honored at a gala in November in Palm Beach, Florida, where the animals will walk, sniff and run down the red carpet.