University Circle police officer known as the ‘Animal Whisperer’ [Video]

In law enforcement you’ll find K9, mounted patrol and animal control officers. In University Circle you’ll find an officer known for her love of all creatures.

CLEVELAND — University Circle is Cleveland’s destination for history, culture, arts and wonders of nature. It’s also where you may run into Officer Kelly Gabriel on any given weekday.

“This area is just beautiful. With all the museums, the nature. It’s very unusual they have something like this in the middle of a city,” Gabriel said.

Once she saw someone feeding the squirrels near the Botanical Gardens, Gabriel knew she’d have to join in.

“I was like, ‘Oh, that’s neat! I want to try that,'” she said.

We spent about an hour with her as she canvased the walkway. The squirrels came running. At one time, nine circled us, waiting for seconds.

Social media accounts for University Circle Police are filled with her adventures — which are not limited …