Don't mess with Gunner and Richard Wilbanks. The Florida puppy who was rescued from the jaws of an alligator by his fearless owner has been named a Deputy Dog by the local sheriff's office.
Gunner the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and his proud owner accepted the award from the Lee County Sheriff's Office this week, as Sheriff Carmine Marceno praised the pup’s “tenacity” as deserving of the honor. “Do you swear to uphold the constitutional law for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Gunner?” Marceno asked the 4-month-old pup, in a cute clip shared to Facebook.
Sworn in for duty, Gunner looked ready for action with a police patch on his harness. “OK, this is a big day. You’re going to be a detective now,” Marceno said.
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