Tewksbury Police To Add Comfort Dog To The Force

TEWKSBURY, MA — The Tewksbury Police Department is about to welcome a different kind of canine cop to the force — an adorable labradoodle who will help officers with community outreach.

Monadnock Labradoodles is donating a puppy to be used as a comfort dog, according to the police department.

Chief Ryan Columbus said the pup will be used to help break down barriers between the police and people of all ages who may be in need of help.

"It can also be as simple as putting a smile on the faces of people we interact with, including our officers," the police chief said in a news release.

The donation from the breeder comes after the department recently received a community grant from Wal-Mart.

Police said WellPet LLC and Pets Plus Tewksbury plan to donate food for the department's comfort dog, and Auntie Dog Training Studio will donate extensive training services.

Although the department is still waiting for the comfort dog to be born, the chief said he hopes to have the puppy by the fall.