The Moth

Cops Don't Cry

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A tough New York City cop gets a small, fluffy dog.

Tags Loss Animals Grief Heartbreak Workplace Mental health Spouse Veterans Stress Sad Moving Bittersweet Dramatic Wistful Regretful

Storyteller

Steve Osborne

Featured on

Cops, Dumpster Diving and Mental Illness

Recorded Date

February 15, 2013

“I don't care how hard core you are, nobody can resist a puppy.”

Photo by Allison Evans
Steve Osborne

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