A smart K-9 named Nova has people smiling after a video of her “shoveling” snow in Vermont went viral.
Nova serves with the Essex Police Department in Vermont, where she works alongside her handler, Corporal Bryon Wehman. She helps officers out in the field and at community events. When the snow comes down, though, Nova has a different job in mind.
Nova Picks Up a Shovel
After a fresh snowfall, the department shared a video of Nova grabbing a red snow shovel in her mouth and dragging it across the snowy yard. She bounces around, flips the shovel in different directions and sends snow flying, all while wagging her tail.
The department had a little fun with the clip on Facebook. “K9 Nova is excited to announce her new job with Public Works assisting with shoveling,” they wrote. “After they saw this application video they just couldn’t say no.”
The video spread quickly online and was picked up by news outlets across the country.
Back to Her Favorite Chore
Nova did not forget about her new job. When the next big snow arrived, she was right back out there with her shovel.
“K-9 Nova is finally back to her favorite winter chore after we got our first big snow last night!” the Essex Police Department shared.
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