Naughty Guide dog sacked for chasing too many squirrels lands perfect job Mischievous Labrador River was let go from her job as a guide dog because of her uncontrollable passion of chasing squirrels - but she's landed another important role.
River became Maidstone police station's first therapy job - responsible for helping keep vulnerable arrested people calm when they are brought into custody, including people with anxiety, depression and mental illness.
The doggo was tested and became accredited as a therapy dog by the Pets as Therapy organisation in 2016, before spending time helping children in a special educational needs school.
She made such a difference that the school decided to purchase their own therapy dog and River was given the time to find a new challenge.
The five-year-old pooch failed to be a guide dog because she wasn't able to curb her love for chasing squirrels, despite multiple warnings to leave the bushy-tailed creatures alone.
