Police and detection programs look for dogs with very specific temperaments. Beyond strength and obedience, candidates must show sustained focus, restraint, and low interest in unfamiliar people.

Animal advocates with the nonprofit Pooches in Pines recently announced that two out of three rescued puppies are ready for adoption.

A routine call about a stray dog on a porch in Milford turned into something much more heartwarming when officers decided to adopt the senior pup they rescued from the bitter cold. The dog, now named ...