Ace, an 18-month-old German shepherd, was adopted from the county animal shelter in August by state police Lt. Christopher Salvato.
A former Burlington County Animal Shelter dog has found a new home and a new calling as a station dog for the state police.
Ace, an 18-month-old German shepherd, was adopted from the animal shelter in August by Lt. Christopher Salvato and serves as a station canine at the state police Red Lion barracks in Southampton. In his role, Ace reports to the barracks with Salvato and provides support for troopers serving there. His interactions with the force and other state police employees helps them relax and reduces their anxiety and stress.
Citing the benefits to both first responders and the shelter’s animals, the Burlington County Commissioners have approved waiving all fees for first responders adopting from the county shelter. The policy takes effect immediately and expands on the shelter’s existing waivers for adopters who are 65 and older or veterans and military personnel.
Regular adoption fees are $75 for dogs and $45 for cats. The shelter is open for walk-in visits from noon to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m. It is open by appointment only on Wednesdays.
All available pets can be viewed online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1446/Available-for-Adoption.
