ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The men and women who work for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office will soon feel less stress and anxiety that come with the job -- thanks to a newly “hired” co-worker.
K9s For Warriors donated a Station Dog named “Sandy” to the sheriff’s office on Thursday.
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Keeping first responders mentally healthy is a goal of the K9s For Warriors Station Dog program, which takes pairs dogs with law enforcement agencies to ease the stress and anxiety commonly found in dispatch operators, first responders and police officers.
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“Keeping our workforce mentally healthy is not only a goal of the K9s For Warriors Station Dog program, but also a personal goal for Sheriff Hardwick,” a post said.
Buster is the ninth dog adopted through the Station Dog Program, which has also placed dogs with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Beach Police Department, Jacksonville Beach Police Department, Neptune Beach Police Department, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety Department, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
To learn more about K9s For Warriors and to support the nonprofit’s programs, visit www.k9sforwarriors.org.