ByAlex Ruiz 
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:54AM
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is adding a new member to its family.
A two-year-old German Shepherd will now become part of their decades-old K9 team, which now consists of nine dogs.
Photojournalist Alex Ruiz takes us behind the scenes on training day.
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