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A tale of beauty and the beasts took place Saturday as Omaha Police Officer Anna Urban returned two large dogs to their home.

Urban spotted a crowd forming around a Great Dane and what appeared to be a Siberian Husky near the southwest precinct at 9864 M St. Being a dog lover, Urban stopped to see if she could help, said Sgt. Amy Oetter of the Omaha Police Officer Association.

The Great Dane, whose name turned out to be Doug, jumped into Urban’s cruiser when she opened the rear door, said Oetter. His buddy, whose name was not reported, accepted a ride in the front passenger seat.

Urban’s drive to track down the dogs’ owner proved interesting, as the pooches inadvertently activated the emergency lights and siren. They also managed to hit the emergency assist button, Oetter said.

Urban eventually located the owner, who was grateful to have the dogs returned safely. The owner said that a gate was accidentally left open “and the boys escaped,” Oetter said.

Urban said she was amply rewarded for her efforts.

“Doug, the Dane, left slobber on my keyboard, headrest, radio and all over the backseat,” she told Oetter. “He even gave me a kiss.”