2023 Animal Stories Magazine

Page 10 2023 Animal Stories Lincoln Daily News February 22. 2023 By Nila Smith As readers leaf through the online pages of the 2023 Animal Stories pet magazine, it will be obvious that many of the topics inside are based on pets, family animals that have nothing to do but be cute, loving, and eat and sleep. They are the animals we all love. They cuddle with us when they are cold, walk with us when we are moving about the house or lawn, and keep a possessive eye on us when other animals invade their territory. But, there are other kinds of animals such as service dogs that have specific training and a specific job to do every day. This is the story of two such dogs. While both are of the canine species, they are different breeds. While both have four legs, two ears and a tail, they also have special skills that are unique to them. Meet Ace. Ace is a police officer with the Lincoln Police Department. He lives in his off hours with his handler Officer Ryan Sullivan who is also a husband and father, with young children and family pets. His relationship with Ace is unique to him and the dog. While Ace lives with the Sullivans, he is considered a working animal, not a family pet, as becoming too domestic and friendly could harm his ability to do his job, and could also deplete his ability to react to aggressors. A ‘tail’ of two dogs Part one – Ace Continued --