CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks introduced two new K-9 pups to the public on Tuesday and is asking for help to name them. 

The puppies, which are a Belgian Malinois and a German Shepherd, have started their police training to become a part of the park system's K-9 unit.

The public can vote for their names through the Cleveland Metroparks website. The options are:

  • Rip and Fury
  • Kato and Rocco
  • Maddox and Dodger

“Your donation will support Cleveland Metroparks K-9 unit and provide the puppies with the necessary tools and equipment for success as well as enrichment for their other fellow K-9 officers Creed and Jett,” the Cleveland Metroparks wrote in a press release. “Vote as many times as you want! The winning names will be selected based on the group of names that receives the highest donation total.”

Voting ends Feb. 28 at midnight.

The Cleveland Metroparks K-9 unit has helped patrol the entire park district for more than 20 years.

“Members of the unit continuously update their skills through weekly training exercises, statewide instruction and national training conferences,” according to the press release. “The award-winning unit has an outstanding reputation and neighboring police departments regularly request their assistance. The K-9 unit also helps promote safety and crime prevention at Cleveland Metroparks events and community outreach opportunities.”

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