Carson City Juvenile Services’ introduces newest employee Tofi, the Labrador Retriever
Carson City Juvenile Services’ newest employee Tofi, a Labrador Retriever, was brought to the Board of Supervisors today to be introduced to the BOS and community of Carson City.
She is a Hungarian Labrador Retriever, who initially began her career as a K-9 Deputy with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. It was decided Tofi was not fit to be a K-9 dog to sniff drugs due to her mellow disposition.
Tofi was rehomed to the Chief of Juvenile Services, Ali Banister, who has now introduced Tofi to the Carson City Juvenile Detention Center.
Tofi received her service dog certification this month and will be utilized in the Murphy-Bernardini Juvenile Justice Center, as well as the Juvenile Probation Department.
Interaction with a therapy dog has been shown to reduce blood pressure, provide physical stimulation and assist with anxiety and depression.
According to Chief Banister, “The youth and staff in our detention center love the new addition. Tofi brings a sense of calm during a stressful time for our youth. She has proven to be extremely beneficial in bringing comfort to the youth who are detained. We are excited to have the opportunity to introduce Tofi into our Juvenile Services family.”