The “rescue dog” is now the official Delaware state dog.
At an event at the Humane Animal Partners in Wilmington, Gov. Carney signed Senate Bill 37, designating rescue dogs as the official state dog of Delaware, replacing the golden retriever.
The bill was introduced in January by Senator Jack Walsh and was approved with a wide majority by the state’s Legislative Assembly and Senate.
“We are thrilled to see SB 37 become law and make Delaware history,” states Humane Animal Partners’ Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Carroll. “We know this recognition will help save rescue animals.”
