Gavel may have the conventionally noble look and stature of a K9, but as a young pup he proved to be too friendly and, frankly, too much of a goofball to make the cut for the Queensland police force.
When he was just six months old, Gavel the German shepherd arrived at the Government House in Brisbane with the intention of continuing a long and distinguished family history of public service with the Queensland Police Service dogs. But it became clear pretty early on, that he’d rather get a good belly rub than maintain law and order.
So he got the boot.
Forty other recruits were also given the old heave ho and ultimately ended up finding foster homes with Queensland police officers. But staff at the Government House liked the big goober so much that they decided to create a new, equally royal-sounding job title just for him – one that was a much better fit for a four-legged social butterfly.
In February, the police academy dropout took on the rather impressive title Gavel VRD, or Vice-Royal Dog. His new owner was His Excellency the Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey and his wife Kaye de Jersey.
Gavel’s duties now include welcoming visitors to Government House, attending functions and ceremonies with the governor, and even sitting in on briefings. Well, maybe “sitting” isn’t the right word; he probably spends the entire time rolled over on his back, pinning for belly rubs.
So, yes, Gavel failed to continue his bloodline’s distinguished heritage as a working K9. But who knows, he probably started a new line of work for any of his own progeny!
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Blake Wood
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Kris Johnson Ajc Arizona Kregg Jorgenson
Catherine Knight Duncan
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So cute!
Ryan Phelps
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Haley
Amanda Baile
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Austin Baile
Rose Laing
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James White Catherine Moyle Alice Stuart Edwina Laing
James White
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Sparkles….
Rose Laing
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Probably both of them if we’re being honest
James White
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Didnt have a chance once you named him….
James White
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Tilly is worse…
Rose Laing
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He could have risen up in defiance and rebellion. But he didn’t. Because he’s a good boy. Besides, he was like that when I got him before he had a name.
Lovely Labs
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Thanks so much for that:)
Lovely Labs
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IMO posts about labradors is great
Kimberly Nicole
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Jessica Gorski
Jessica Gorski
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That is so special and perfect!! I love it!
Richard Littrell
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I. Like. Jackie
Kimberly Nicole
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My kind of dog haha
Cody Howard Beavers
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I’d take the cute puppy
Pete McKelvey
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Bob Dimino
Stephanie Day
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I want him
Torryn Antony Coufal
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Oh no poor little thing
Torryn Antony Coufal
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It just wants a friend
Lee Wright
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He can come an be my personal Police Dog any time he wants
Mary Volpe Bellissima
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Where is he now?
Mary Volpe Bellissima
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Where is he now?
Maria Zanetta
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We love you, but he still a puppy what did you expect, I wish he or she is doing okay.
Tommy Henry
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Poor baby
Christopher Quintana
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I have room in my home !
Rosemary De Silva
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Good puppy. Now you will have a happy life.
Sherry Laskie
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Aw! I’ll take him/her!
Caryn Salterman
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Poor puppy!! He has to be very, very sweet, I am sure!!❤️❤️
Donnita Janes Haney
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Jaime Haney Jessica Haney Randy Haney This would be Finn!
Penny Kovacs
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Aweeeeeeee
Shirlee Grooms
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Now what’s his fate ?
Denise Barbiani Walent
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THAT’S DISCRIMINATION. … MAYBE HE SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER FOR EQUAL RIGHTS…. LOL
Kris Johnson
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I love him. ❤️❤️❤️
Therese Oselies
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Sweet !!!
Kenia Rodezno
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My dos is the same way lol
Sheri Schongold
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What a sweetie.
Denice Jamerson
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Aaaaaah he cute
DeeAnn Galeon
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So adorable !
Hilary Hughes
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Argh bless he/she is beautiful x
Kellie Zielinski
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James Jimmy Zielinski Jessica Zielinski Michael Zielinski
Seema Pandey
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Anushree Kaushal
Michael Zielinski
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Yes please he is ours
Michael Zielinski
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Yes please he is ours
Michael Heath
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Typical we pay but the governor decides to have him as his own. Talk about corruption
Jacqui Eaves
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kathleen Hagemann
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I’ll take him…
Briony Ramsay
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I went to school with someone who had a police puppy that didn’t make the grade. Beautiful, friendly dog who was quite clever at not getting caught in mischief
Gladys Mansfield
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I like to have him in my house