A Cross Lake RCMP took a stray dog named Goldie and her nine puppies in as foster pets after finding them on the deck of a home April 8.
RCMP received a call about the mother dog and her puppies around 9:30 a.m. last Thursday and Const. Stacey Shearer attended the residence and determined that the dogs were strays.
“Everyone helps out as much as they can in the community,” said Shearer in a press release, “and I just try to do my part, so when I discovered Goldie didn’t have a home, I took her and her pups in. They were only a few days old. They still had their umbilical cords attached.”
Shearer is arranging for the dogs to be transported to Winnipeg with the help of the Manitoba Animal Alliance, in what is something of a habit for her, as she has fostered and rescued hundreds of dogs, in addition to having two of her own.
“We work closely with the community and rescue organizations when there are dogs that need assistance,” said Shearer of herself and her fellow Cross Lake officers. “We are all dog lovers and are happy to help out when we can. I personally have had dogs, and tried to help as many as I can, my whole life.”
“Working in a close-knit community like Cross Lake means that we get involved in many ways that may not be considered traditional policing roles – like helping rescue dogs,” said Cross Lake RCMP detachment commander Staff Sgt Greg Sutherland. “I am really grateful for Const. Shearer’s dedication to helping in any way she can.”
