OK County Sheriff Delivers Puppy To Family Who Lost Pet In Pursuit

Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel picked up adoption fees for a local family's new dog.

The Barrow family lost their dog on January 25 when the dog was hit by suspects during a pursuit with deputies.

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"I felt bad for 3-year Ryan Barrow", said Sheriff Whetsel. "You can never replace a pet, but I felt it was necessary that I do something to bring a smile to Ryan's face."

The Barrow family's new dog is a Chihuahua named "Chili." "Chili" was a stray picked up by Edmond Animal Welfare, the shelter named the dog "Chili", because he was found in the parking lot of a restaurant with his name-sake.