Central State therapy K-9 competing to be Ohio’s ‘Top Fur Responder’

The charity competition, which ends Jan. 31, recognizes officers who have died in the line of duty.
Penny, Central State University's therapy K-9, is competing to be the best K-9 in Ohio as part of Light Ohio Blue's Fur Responder competition. CONTRIBUTED

Penny, Central State University's therapy K-9, is competing to be the best K-9 in Ohio as part of Light Ohio Blue's Fur Responder competition. CONTRIBUTED
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Central State University’s therapy K-9 is competing for the “Top Fur Responder in Ohio” award, recognizing the state’s most exceptional K-9 first responders, the university said Wednesday.

The therapy dog, named Penny, has “become a favorite among students, faculty, and staff for her comforting presence,” the university said.

The Fur Responder Challenge is a competition between any public safety agency in the State of Ohio who submits a photo of their four-legged officer to one of six categories, depending on the community’s population.

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The winner in each category will be recognized in May at the start of “Light Ohio Blue” week. Light Ohio Blue is a statewide campaign to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, according to the organization’s website.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Penny has accrued just shy of 2,000 votes.

Penny’s fans can vote for her daily through Jan. 31 on Light Ohio Blue’s website in Category 5, which includes communities with less than 5,000 people.

Penny, Central State University's therapy K-9 is competing to be the best K-9 in Ohio as part of Light Ohio Blue's Fur Responder Competition. CONTRIBUTED

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