From helping locate an elderly dementia patient to finding a seven-year-old child taken at knifepoint, K9 Bo proves that he is worthy of this year’s “American Hero Dog” title.
On November 08, the American Humane announced police dog Bo as the winner of the 14th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane said, “We are so excited to name Bo as American Humane’s latest Hero Dog, a distinction that is well-deserved for him and his handler David.”
“In a short time, Bo and David have done extraordinary work. As members of the Gastonia Police Department, the duo has worked tirelessly and saved many lives thanks to Bo’s courage and top-notch scent tracking skills. It’s these types of incredible stories about perseverance and dedication that this award aims to spotlight.”
According to the American Humane Hero Dog Awards website , K9 Bo is a 17-month-old Bloodhound with the Gastonia Police Department.
He has began his incredible journey with the Police Department in April 2023. And he underwent rigorous training before he began working as a police dog in October 2023.