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Rescue pup gets second 'leash' on life as police K9

By FOX 13 News staff
Published  September 26, 2018 5:25pm EDT
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FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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(FOX 13) - A pit bull pup who was rescued after being used for dog fighting has a bright new future ahead as a K9 deputy.

Three-year-old "Dallas" was rescued along with 30 other dogs from a dog fighting ring in Canada.

According to court documents, the dogs were constrained by stakes in the ground. 

Several of the dogs, including Dallas, were taken to a rescue called "Pit Sisters" in Florida, and Dallas made quite the impression. 

The organization picked him out to be trained as a police K9 and he has been training for the new job. 

Dallas is moving to Virginia this weekend and will be paired with a handler who will help complete the pup's training and accompany him in his new career.