He feared law enforcement. Now he and a K9 share a special bond thanks to police social workers

He feared law enforcement. Now he and a K9 share a special bond thanks to police social workers

By Valerie Lyons Click here for updates on this story     BURLINGTON, Kentucky (WCPO) — Mozart is an electronic detection K9 at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He doesn’t cling to many people other than his handler, but he’ll always rest his head on Ricky Ross’s lap. The 35-year-old has autism, and though he doesn’t communicate with people easily, Ross and “Mo” — as he affectionately calls him — share a special bond. “He touches my heart. He’…

Boone County man with Autism, K9 form special bond thanks to police social workers

Mozart is an electronic detection K9 at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He doesn’t cling to many people other than his handler, but he’ll always rest his head on Ricky Ross’s lap.The 35-year-old has autism, and though he doesn’t communicate with people easily, Ross and “Mo” — as he affectionately calls him — share a special bond.“He touches my heart. He’s my best friend forever,” Ross said. “I love Mo.”The two met around six months ago when R…