Deputy Chance. (Credit: LCSO) Lee County’s very own Deputy Chance is up for the American Humane Hero Dog Award. Chance was a victim of animal abuse before he was rescued by Lee County deputies. He was adopted by a deputy and later deputized by Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Chance is now the “spokesdog” for the Public Affairs Unit of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. He regularly visits schools, children’s hospitals and community events as an advocate against animal cruelty. He is also the face of the Deputy Dogs Pets on Patrol program. Thursday, July 15, is the last day to vote for Chance. Click here to cast your vote by 3 p.m.