Bensalem K-9 Team recognized for service to community’s people and pets

Joining Women's Animal Center in honoring the national TV stars, Officer Robert Schwarting and K-9 partner Bowie, were an audience of citizens and local officials, including Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo, Director of Public Safety Fred Harran, officers of the Bensalem Township Police Department’s K-9 Unit and Women's Animal Center CEO  Cathy Malkemes.

Schwarting and Bowie, who have been partners since January 2017, won a $10,000 prize, on the TV show as well as the opportunity to select any animal charity in the nation to receive a $5,000 charitable donation from A&E.

Schwarting chose to assist the homeless pets in his own backyard by steering the donation to Women’s Animal Center. As a gesture of gratitude, the organization presented Schwarting and Bowie with an award for their “Meritorious service to Bensalem and heroic support of its pets.”