Hardin County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new therapy dog, Wilbur

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There’s a new four-legged deputy at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

Wilbur, a school therapy dog from the Paws & Stripes College Program, joined the office after Deputy Kelsey Overton traveled to Florida for training, according to a Facebook post.

The program, which began in 2006 in Brevard County, Florida, pairs jail inmates with shelter dogs to teach them obedience and social skills. Many of these dogs later serve in law enforcement agencies and schools across the country.

Wilbur will now work in Hardin County schools, offering comfort and a calming presence to students and staff.

"We’re super excited and proud to welcome Wilbur to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office family," the department said in a Facebook post announcing the news.

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