Missing Puppy Walks Into Police Station To Report Himself Lost

It was just another early morning at the station when Chico strolled through the front doors as if he belonged there.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• April 22, 2024

In a world where pets often surprise us with their antics, one puppy in Texas managed to captivate the internet with his peculiar adventure. Dogs are known for their unexpected and often humorous actions, but Chico, a German Shepherd, took it to a new level by wandering into the Odessa Police Department one morning, leaving the officers both amused and astonished.

It was just another early morning at the station when Chico strolled through the front doors as if he belonged there. The officers, initially taken aback, soon realized that the situation was real.

Sergeant Rusty Martin was the first to greet the calm and friendly pup, who seemed not at all distressed by his new surroundings. The presence of this unannounced visitor turned the morning routine into an unexpected playtime.

Sergeant Martin shared that they were all excited to have him in the building. The officers took out a tennis ball and played with Chico in the lobby, which was a moment of joy that everyone warmly embraced.

However, curiosity soon kicked in, as it was clear that no dog visits a police station just for fun. The officers noticed Chico's collar and hoped to quickly identify him and contact his owner, but they found the ID tag missing.

This prompted them to call animal control to check for a microchip. While waiting for animal control, Chico, perhaps realizing his adventure had gone far enough, decided to make a swift exit. He dashed out "just as quick as he came in," according to Sergeant Martin’s Facebook post.

Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. The following day, Chico’s owner contacted the station. It turned out that Chico lived about a mile away from the station and had safely returned home after his brief escapade.

Sergeant Martin expressed his delight over the incident and reassured that Chico was healthy and unharmed from his adventure. He also mentioned that Chico's visit brought a wave of enthusiasm to the police station, a welcome break from their daily duties.

The owner’s response helped put the officers at ease, happy to know that the adventurous pup was back where he belonged.

Chico the dog turned himself in to the Odessa Police Department after he ran away from home in the middle of the night

The officers, despite the pup's friendly demeanor, were curious about its identity.

The German Shepherd decided to leave before animal control arrived.

Chico is welcome back anytime.

"Viral dog Chico visits the Odessa Police Department "

This light-hearted incident not only brought a smile to the faces of Odessa's finest but also to people everywhere who heard about Chico's daring visit. The sergeant's posts about Chico went viral, spreading amusement and affection for the bold pup across social media.

Reflecting on the event, Sergeant Martin said, "Chico is welcome back anytime," a sentiment echoed by all at the station who were touched by the visit of this charming canine. These unexpected moments often infuse our days with lightness and laughter, illustrating how sometimes, a small surprise can transform into a great joy.

Damjan