Crime & Safety
Santa Cruz Woman Donates $2,700 For New Police K-9
Joanne Parker collected the donations in lieu of presents for her 90th birthday, the Santa Cruz Police Department said.
SANTA CRUZ, CA — Joanne Parker wanted a dog for her 90th birthday. Not for herself, but to aid Santa Cruz Police Department officers in their crime-fighting endeavors.
So she rounded up her friends and asked them to donate to the SCPD K-9 fund, in lieu of presents, department spokesperson Joyce Blaschke wrote on Facebook. They raised $2,700.
Parker paid a visit to the department Monday to learn more about K-9s and their work from handlers.
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"Joanne spoiled both K-9s with scratches behind the ears and received dog kisses in return," Blaschke wrote.
Parker met with K-9s Luna and Ryder. Ryder joined the department earlier this year thanks to a $10,000 donation from Tiki Delamora, who named the dog, Blaschke wrote.
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Anyone who wishes to donate to the K-9 fund may send a check to the SCPD K-9 Fund at 155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Questions may be directed to Lt. Warren Barry at wbarry@cityofsantacruz.com.
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