Handler – Albert Zoito
North Adams Police Department mourning loss of retired K9
The North Adams Police Department is mourning the death of their first-ever police dog, Mollie. According to North Adams Police, Mollie was laid to rest due to complications from old age. She had retired from the police department after being instrumental in ” hundreds of investigations over her years of service, with successful results taking drugs off our streets.” Police said no matter if it was 3 o’clock in the afternoon or 3 o’clock in the morning Mollie was eager to do her job. Mollie remained with her K9 Handler Albert Zoito after retirement. Zoito sent 22News photos of Mollie from her years of dedicated service.Not only did Mollie sniff out drugs and help put bad people away, she also showed love to the children of North Adams by visiting schools. “Even to those that have a fear of dogs, Mollie’s gentle demeanor and warm loving eyes would soon let their guard down and at the end would pat her on the head or give her a scratch behind her ear,” police wrote on Facebook. K-9 Officer Molly, as you follow the Thin Blue Line across the Rainbow Bridge, we want you to know that you can keep your head and tail held high knowing that your service made a difference. Knowing that you helped take dangerous drugs off our streets. Knowing that you put a smile on and made every child giggle when they saw you. K-9 Officer Molly, May You Rest In Peace and God Speed.