Cute nicknames like Fluffy, Muffin or even Fido just won’t cut it for a naming contest sponsored by the Vancouver Police Department. The VPD’s Name the Puppy Contest is looking for monikers for two pups destined to join the distinguished lineup of police dogs that share their bloodlines and go by the names Scout, Bear, Jackal, Flash and Saint.
The two German shepherd littermates are eight weeks old and, while one is black the other is sable, both are destined for service with the VPD. While the VPD has dubbed the puppies the “Cutest Crimefighters,” the puppies have no official names. That’s why the VPD is turning to the experts: kindergarten to Grade 9 students attending schools across the city.
During the next two weeks the students will work together as a team in their individual classrooms to decide on a name. The VPD says the names are important because the dogs will become an integral part of the force. The contest continues now through 11:59pm, April 17, and the winners will be announced April 22. The winning class will be provided with a tour of the Dog Squad’s facility, have a chance to meet the puppies and in-service dogs up close and receive a police dog demonstration. If a class is unable to travel, the Dog Squad will come to the classroom.
Story courtesy Vancouver Courier
