Here’s how you can help Flagler County name its new K-9 officer

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County deputies say they’re having a “ruff” time naming their new K-9 officer, so they’re asking for the community’s help.

The new K-9 officer will replace K-9 Keanu, who passed away in February.

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“It will be tough to fill Keanu’s paws. However, I’m sure our yet-to-be-named K-9 will surely live up to his predecessor’s legacy,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.

The sheriff’s office is accepting naming suggestions on its Facebook page. You can click here to comment your ideas.

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The dog, a Belgian Malinois/German Shephard mix who was born on April 27, 2021, in Hungary, will be paired with Deputy Towns.

The naming contest will last a week and the sheriff’s office will announce the new name shortly afterward via its social media accounts.

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The new K-9 was donated to the agency by Dr. Caesar DePaço, CEO of Summit Nutritionals International, Inc. The sheriff’s office said DePaço has donated the last nine K-9s to FCSO saving the department over $100,000. Deputies said DePaço has donated 170 K-9s to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. and abroad.

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