An Indiana police officer who rescued an abandoned dog during a live television show in May has adopted the animal, who is now named for the man's favorite baseball player.
Lawrence police officer Stuart Bishop was being followed by the crew of: "Live PD," a show on the A&E cable network, WXIN reported.
Bishop responded to a call about an abandoned Husky tied to a fence with only 2 feet of cord, the television station reported.
"The caller said the dog's been there about three days, it's been tied behind the house. The way he was tied to that fence -- someone intentionally left him there," Bishop told WXIN.
Once Bishop freed the dog, he said he bonded quickly with the animal.
"It was an instant bond between me and him. He took to me really well," Bishop told WXIN. "I just felt that instant connection with him."
Bishop contacted Indianapolis Animal Care Services, and when the agency could not find anyone to adopt the dog, the officer decided to take him in, the television station reported. He named the dog Rizzo, to honor his favorite player, Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo,
"He's a loving dog," Bishop told WXIN. "He wouldn't harm a flea," Bishop said.
Because Rizzo's story was documented on the television show, Bishop said he has set up a Twitter page for the dog to keep his fans up to date.
"He's got a pretty good life now," Bishop told WXIN.
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