This is not your average new recruit.
But “Pawfficer Donut” is now reporting for duty at the Troy Police Department in Michigan.
And already, the rookie cop, er, cat, is sleeping on the job.
Meet Pawfficer Donut, all tuckered out after getting officially appointed as our police cat. Welcome, Donut! pic.twitter.com/3yf45Eln8i
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 11, 2018
The City of Troy in suburban Detroit aimed to swear in its first ever police cat.
You can support @mhumane and get a cool Troy PD Feline Unit shirt here: https://t.co/mZAWTYHMyx pic.twitter.com/ahmEOOHc9D
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 11, 2018
But only if it amassed 10,000 followers on Twitter.
And boy, did it ever – and fast.
THANK YOU for being our friend, all 12,000 of ya! Even if you’re only here for the Pawfficer, we 💙 you and thank you for the support. 12K reached TODAY! pic.twitter.com/rO3wjQCXxc
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 4, 2018
Badges, a kitten at the Michigan Humane Society, was initially selected for the honor.
It’s official. Our police cat is named Pawfficer Badges. pic.twitter.com/xLRlMK635J
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 1, 2018
But the trail-blazing Pawfficer Badges fell ill with feline leukemia.
Sad news 😢 pic.twitter.com/zHowv37UlA
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 10, 2018
But don’t worry, a special home will be found for Badges.
And the testing process for the special assignment was began anew.
More skill testing for pawfficer candidates… pic.twitter.com/MGkPmIfXZ5
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 11, 2018
It was rigorous.
A glimpse into the pawfficer interview process… pic.twitter.com/AoqSiFCJw3
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 11, 2018
Congratulations, Donut.
May you help catch many a cat burglar.
The next pawfficer? pic.twitter.com/EbvNEHLXUf
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 11, 2018
Sworn in totally officially.
Meet the newest member of the @TroyMI_Police Feline Unit, Pawfficer Donut! 🍩🐱 pic.twitter.com/ejhHYkWcC3
— Michigan Humane Society (@mhumane) May 11, 2018
And anyone can help the Michigan Humane Society, too.
The police services is now offering “purrrtect and serve” Troy Police Feline Unit T-shirts.
Troy PD Feline Unit shirts for sale! Profits support @mhumane https://t.co/mZAWTYHMyx pic.twitter.com/1e8SP1FnvS
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) May 11, 2018
