A beagle rescued in Connecticut from a hot car was taken in by the East Haven Fire Department as its new support dog and named 'Riggs,' East Haven Mayor Joseph Cafora announced on Monday.
it needed the public's help to figure out what to name the new firehouse pet. The choices were Cinder, Jake, Spartan, Riggs, and Ash.
Riggs ultimately won the name contest, Cafora said. He also noted the pup's "positive impact on everyone he's encountered." "The East Haven Fire Department is deeply grateful to the residents of East Haven for taking the time to participate in this endeavor," Matt Marcarelli, the East Haven Fire Department's fire chief, said in a statement. "Each vote not only solidified a name but also underscored the vital role the community plays in fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie within the fire department.
"He has a great temperament and will get along with the on-duty crews as well as be an ambassador to the department at public education and community events," Carfora told WFSB. to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Cafora added in his statement: "As Riggs settles into his new role, the department looks forward to the positive impact he will have on the well-being of the firefighters and the community."
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