FARGO (KFGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has named the newest member of the department.
Kota is a German Shepherd teamed with Deputy Glen Manning. He replaces K-9 Ed who died at age 13 last July.
The Sheriff’s Office partnered with Scheels in the naming contest.
“Last year, we had several stores across our company work with local law enforcement on sponsoring K-9s,” said Caryn Olson, marketing director for Scheels. “So, it was really fun for us to be able to join that conversation. The timing of that conversation happened, ironically, around the passing of K-9 Ed.”
Deputy Manning and Kota have been working together recently and will leave for training later this month.
“We go on a lot of walks together,” Manning said. “I work on some obedience training with him, giving him treats and stuff like that. It’s just been a lot of time together.”
Kota received the most votes in an on-line contest. The other finalists were Dakota, Cass, Knox, Moose, Ruger, Trace and Axel.
