Something to bark about: Comfort K9 Corporal Carlton sworn in to serve

Carlton, a 2-year-old goldendoodle, is sworn in last week by Lane County Sheriff Carl Wilkerson (right) and Sgt. Daren Kendrick. The dog was donated by Working Dogs Oregon. BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE PHOTO

LANE COUNTY – A four-legged furry friend was officially sworn in for duty to work with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday. Special Deputy Corporal Carlton, a 2-year-old goldendoodle, took an oath of office to serve as an LCSO wellness dog at the Lane County Courthouse.

Lane County Sheriff Carl Wilkerson and K9 Corporal Carlton.

“The whole goal is that when people come to work, they have something that has unconditional love,” Lane County…

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