2024 WCSO Annual Report - Report - Page 15
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A DEPUTY’S DEDICATION:
LIVING OUR CORE VALUES THROUGH COMPASSION
Last May, Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)
Adjusting to Trilly’s unique needs has been a labor of
deputies responded to a heartbreaking case of animal
love for the Armstrong family. When they discovered
abuse in Aloha. Among them was Deputy Armstrong,
she was intolerant to commercial dog food, they began
who first encountered a frightened, injured dog named
cooking her meals at home with guidance from her
Dice. Found with burns, scars, and deep wounds,
veterinarian. Trilly eagerly supervises from the kitchen,
Dice’s tragic condition moved everyone involved. After
always ready to approve the latest batch.
ensuring she received urgent medical care, Deputy
Deputy Armstrong describes Trilly as more than a
Armstrong took the extraordinary step of adopting her
pet—she’s a loyal companion and a daily reminder of
and giving her a fresh start in life.
the power of second chances. He hopes Trilly’s story
Now named Trilly—short for trillium, the Pacific
inspires others to consider adopting animals in need.
Northwest flower that symbolizes resilience and new
“You might be giving a dog or cat their first experience
beginnings—the once-abused dog has flourished in
of love,” he said. “And trust me, they’ll remind you daily
her new home with the Armstrong family. Over the past
how grateful they are.”
year, Trilly has transformed from a cowering, injured
animal into an energetic, joyful companion.
“Her transformation has been nothing short
of amazing,” Deputy Armstrong shared. “She’s
unrecognizable from the scared dog I met last year.”
With dedicated care and plenty of love, Trilly’s physical
injuries have healed, leaving only faint scars, and her
playful personality has bloomed.
Trilly has embraced her new life as an active, outdoorsy
dog. She loves hiking, running through the park at
night with her glow collar, and playing tug-of-war with
her favorite braided rope. True to her adventurous
spirit, she starts every day by sniffing the morning dew
on the grass—even if it makes her sneeze.
Deputy Armstrong describes Trilly
as more than a pet—she’s a loyal
companion and a daily reminder of
the power of second chances.
