(WSVN) - A Fort Pierce officer has added a new four-legged member to his family.

Officer Michel Jean stepped in after the owner of the 6-week-old pitbull mix said she couldn’t take care of the dog.

The puppy was said to not be strong enough to survive a shelter cage during Hurricane Dorian and needed a safe place to stay.

Jean FaceTimed his son, got an approval from him and the family cared for the pitbull during the storm.

The puppy was later named Dory and has become a member of the family.

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