23-04-2025
Town of Tonawanda Police Department receives donated therapy dog
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda has a new puppy on patrol, but she won't be sniffing out bombs or drugs. Instead, she'll be used as a therapy dog for officers and the public.
The donation came from the nonprofit, Hope Rises. Local treat company, Milk-Bone also offered food for the English Bulldog, and WNY Heroes is training her free of charge.
Her name is Lucy, which is a nod to former Town of Tonawanda Police Lt. Christine Milosich, who died at the age of 39 in 2021. Milosich had piercing blue eyes, and Saint Lucy of Syracuse is the patron saint of the blind.
After training is complete, residents will see Lucy in the public.
Watch the interview above for more information from her handler, Det. Michelle McCormick, along with Capt. Joseph Milosich.
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