Police Officers Robert Hall and Anthony Tedesco of the NYPD's Highway Unit Two were also honored with the National Humane Award for their rescue of two seven-week-old German Shepherd puppies who had wandered onto the Belt Parkway. When the officers spotted the puppies, they immediately pulled over. A 20-minute chase ensued. Both puppies were temporarily housed at the precinct, where they shared Thanksgiving dinner with the squad. Both dogs were adopted by police officers and their families.

(ASPCA – 1997)