(La Porte County, IN) - The dog days of summer might have gotten the best of a Sheriff's Department K9 this week, if not for some local veterinarians.

On Tuesday, during an excessive heat warning, Deputy Jon Samuelson and his K9 companion Bosco were busy helping with a lengthy fugitive apprehension. Noticing that Bosco was exhibiting possible signs of heat stroke, Samuelson rushed his partner to the vet.

Dr. Adrienne Pinks and her team at All Creature Features Animal Hospital near Kingsbury took good care of the four-legged crime fighter. “Dr. Pinks and her staff immediately stopped everything and began treating Bosco,” reported the Sheriff’s reported in a Facebook post. “Within just one hour, Bosco’s body temperature was lowered, he was up on his paws, and his blood work returned without any major concerns.”

According to his handlers, Bosco was all smiles after learning the criminal they were chasing was taken into custody following the K9’s emergency departure. Bosco's efforts were part of a county-wide warrant sweep executed by the Sheriff's Office, which netted 20 fugitive apprehensions.