Abandoned old pup gets new lease on life with Milford Police Department

An aged canine ​​who was just lately discovered exterior in subzero temperatures and apparently deserted has a brand new life – and a brand new residence – after being adopted by Milford police.

The mixed-breed canine, now generally known as “Lil’ Craig,” was rescued by officers on Feb. 1 after a resident discovered him on her porch close to Maple and Outdated Plank Roads in Milford Township. He spent that evening on the police station; Social media posts did not find his proprietor, so the subsequent morning he was turned over to the Oakland County Animal Shelter.

Milford Police Lt. Ed Pilch mentioned the outdated pup “smelled like heaven, was lacking enamel and had a number of different medical points,” however that made him all of the extra sympathetic. And the kindness Lil’ Craig confirmed throughout his transient, first encounter with officers was sufficient to the touch their hearts — and get them pondering: If his proprietor could not be positioned, there was a house ready for him in Milford.

“We did not know (on the time) what his destiny can be, however we requested the animal shelter workers to maintain us knowledgeable, to maintain us knowledgeable,” Pilch mentioned. “There was no means this canine was going to be euthanized.”

Per week or so handed with out anybody claiming the canine. He underwent crucial medical care at a neighborhood veterinary clinic and was then formally adopted by the Milford Police Division as of February 11.

Since then he has tailored fairly properly to his new ‘household’, continuously turning to the allure for stomach rubs and a bunch of different constructive consideration. Final Monday, he made his debut at a Milford Village Council assembly, stealing the highlight, Pilch mentioned.

“He is a gem of a canine; there’s not a imply bone in his physique,” Pilch mentioned. “He is actually the sweetest canine ever… he will do very, very properly.”

Lil’ Craig is known as after longtime Milford police officer Craig Pollock, who was on trip when the adoption course of began and returned to study extra about his namesake. Pollock has since warmed as much as the pooch, too, Pilch mentioned.

Lil’ Craig spends his time wandering across the police station, similar to hanging out within the management room within the entrance or with the detectives within the again. “He has quite a few beds – 4 – in his favourite areas. He simply chooses the place he desires to be, likes to stare out the window, ‘sits good’ the place he sticks his paw out. It is so cute,” Pilch mentioned.

Pilch mentioned Lil’ Craig can be “slowly built-in into the social scene,” and that it will not be lengthy earlier than audiences can meet him.

As acknowledged in a social media put up from the Milford Police Division: “Immediately, Lil’ Craig is a beloved member of MPD. He is making an attempt to determine all of it out, and so are we. He is recovering from some medical procedures, however is adjusting properly! The physician tells us he is about 9 years outdated, lacking a number of enamel, one among his ears will not get up and he isn’t listening to very properly, however we will give this outdated man the most effective residence we are able to. His character is already bringing smiles and a few had stress aid crucial for our workers.

“He is a bit sluggish, likes to be round folks, and is definitely fairly a ham. He will stay right here on the station and is already busy. For those who’re ever there, do not forget to ask to see him.”