Harley’s bosses at Boynton Beach Police threw her a one-year anniversary party Thursday filled with cake, a party hat and lots of treats, but the 6-year-old Beagle mix really just wanted belly rubs.

While photographers snapped their cameras and party attendees went in for a pet, the therapy dog assumed the position — on her side with her arm and leg raised just enough to expose her stomach.

While her bosses say she’s been successful this past year, Harley doesn’t like to brag about her work. During her party she often found a table or chair to hide under. But her calm nature is what makes her perfect for her job.

Boynton Beach Police Department therapy dog Harley, a six year old beagle mix, celebrated her one year anniversary with a cake from Woof Gang Bakery Thursday, August 24, 2017. (Bruce R. Bennett / The Palm Beach Post)

Since Boynton police brought Harley on one year ago to partner with Det. Astrel Labbe in the special victims unit, the dog has worked on more than 50 cases.

Some examples:She comforted the parents and brother of a 20-year-old man who committed suicide.She made a 19-year-old feel comfortable enough to speak with detectives about being forced to have sex with men for money.She played with a child who was abducted by his parents until investigators determined he should be in his grandmother’s care.

Boynton Beach Police Department therapy dog Harley, a six year old beagle mix, celebrated her one year anniversary with a cake from Woof Gang Bakery Thursday, August 24, 2017. (Bruce R. Bennett / The Palm Beach Post)

"It’s been fun," said Labbe. "It makes thing a lot easier when we’re working with child victims."

Labbe said officers can’t always rely on skill and training in these types of cases, and a therapy dog can make victims, and also suspects, feel more open to speak. Children who have never interacted with dogs before after meeting Harley say they want one, and want to name the dog Harley, he said.

Harley trained at Paws and Stripes College at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. A Boynton was the first municipality in the state to have one. Over the past year, eight law enforcement agencies from across the country have replicated the therapy-dog program, according to a news release.

"It’s quite great what the dogs are accomplishing," said Clara Mutter, the program’s trainer.