Members of the Orland Park Recreation Department High School Recreation Advisory Committee will host a collection for overseas military service dogs and their handlers.
Dogs serve with the U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan as patrol dogs and explosives and drug detectors. Nearly 2,000 more working dogs provide similar services at U.S. bases and operating posts around the world.
Students will collect items on Friday, Oct. 22 from 3-8pm at the Orland Park Civic Center.
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Requested items for dogs include dog biscuits, dog treats (no pork or pig ears), jerky treats (no greenies or rawhides), dog shampoo, dog conditioner, dog brushes, chew ropes and toys, baby wipes, bones, tennis balls, kongs, eye and ear wipes for dogs, working dog salves for paws and noses, towels to wipe paws, dog beds or pillows, dog boots, cooling vests and doggles.
Items requested for the dog handlers include air fresheners, DVDs, CDs, anti-bacterial wipes, chapstick, sunscreen, fans, tooth brushes and tooth paste, female products, deodorant, baby powder, foot spray, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, lotion, baby wipes, hand sanitizers, soap, eye drops, nail files, nail clippers, powdered drink mixes (Kool Aid), candy, gum, lollipops, on-the-go snacks (cheese and crackers), tuna pouches, beef jerky, oatmeal, protein bars, pens, paper, envelopes, magazines, phone cards and letters from the community.
