The American Humane Society has honored a retired therapy dog with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for offering support to students after The Covenant School shooting in 2023.

Sgt. Bo won the American Humane Hero Dog Awards for embodying what the animal welfare organization "looks for in a hero dog: service, resiliency, and love," president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert told USA Today.

"His work offering comfort and confidence to the kids of Nashville is a beautiful testament to the healing power of the human-animal bond," Ganzert said. "Sgt. Bo’s transformation from a shelter pet living on the street to a police therapy dog serving his community should inspire us all. We are honored to celebrate this scruffy superstar and crown him as America’s 2025 Hero Dog."

Bo will be forma

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