Princess, an adopted York County rescue dog, stops intruders claiming to be cops
A princess adopted in York County did not need a prince to rescue anybody this week.
Because Princess is a dog and she is the hero, animal shelter officials said.
Princess was adopted as a rescue from the York County Animal Shelter. She kept intruders posing as police officers from approaching a family’s home, according to a statement posted by the shelter on its public Facebook page.
The family that adopted Princess told shelter officials Princess stayed between a teen at the home and the interlopers, said Bobbie Comer, supervisor for York County Animal Control.
The men claimed to be police officers but had no identification, were not in uniform, and the car was not marked, the family told shelter officials.
Here’s what the family told shelter workers who shared it on Facebook:
“A York County alumni was a hero for her family. Her name is Princess ... The men tried to approach and she got in front and warned them to stay away ... We always believed in you Princess.”
The county animal shelter is a division of York County Animal Control. Comer, the supervisor at animal control, recalled Princess being shy as a puppy, having been abused before coming to the shelter. Yet Princess blossomed and was adopted into a family that rescued two dogs.
Comer knows Princess’ owner and was proud to share Princess’ heroics on Facebook for the world to see.
“We are so proud that she did what she did for a family who loves her,” Comer said.
Comer said that other animals over the years who have been adopted have become trusted and loved members of families.
Real police officers will always identify themselves, officials said. Trent Faris, spokesman for the York County Sheriff’s Office, said deputies always identify themselves to the public on calls for service and have identification.
For more information about the York County Animal Shelter adoption program, call 803-628-3190; or visit the animal control Web site.
