By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor

Photo courtesy of Holly Police Department

When Holly Police Officers responded to the scene of a man in a wheelchair being hit by a car April 19, they found that his dog had been hit and killed instead. 

After the man, identified as Ron, told officers he lacked the funds to cremate his dog, Odin, officers sought the assistance of Pawsitive Care Veterinary Clinic, which covered half of the cremation costs while Holly Police Department and staff paid the remaining costs. Holly Officers also paid for an urn and ceramic paw print and delivered Odin’s remains to Ron. 

Having learned Ron’s fingers were amputated due to frostbite after he fell outside in the winter and no one knew he was out there, Holly Officers are working with Ron and his doctor to get him an emergency notification system necklace for fast emergency help. But they are not done and they need your help to complete their mission! 

“We’re looking to get a Life Alert and trained service dog to help him,” said Holly Police Chief Jerry Narsh. “I’m really proud of my staff all the time, but sometimes when it’s this exceptional, it blows me away! This is an awesome story that truly represents the heart and mission of America's law enforcement officers. I am super proud of my crew. This is them, ... every day!”

Holly PD is seeking donations for a service dog for Ron. To help, please email Officer Robert Goedertier at rgoedertier@hollypolice.com or call Officer Goedertier at the station at (248) 634-8221.