Top Story Spotlight COMMISSIONERS NOTEBOOK Commissioners Notebook: Cabarrus Sheriff’s wellness program expands to include therapy dog FROM STAFF REPORTS Jul 20, 2025 Jul 20, 2025 Updated Jul 20, 2025 0 Meet Sage, a female Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle mix. She will join the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office as a therapy dog later this month. 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