Meet the K9 Squad Friday at Starbucks

On Friday, Dec. 23, active and retired Clackamas County Sheriff's Office K9s will gather at the Starbucks at McLoughlin & Concord for a "K9 Appreciation Day" fundraiser to help CCSO's retired canine deputies. Even better, you can purchase plushie dogs as last-minute stocking stuffers. The dogs will be there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Retired K9s Nero and Kilo are slated to attend as well as active dogs Marco, Spencer and Vito. Each stuffed animal is a replica of a current working Sheriff's Office K9. You can buy one plushie for $20 or the entire set for $100. K9 plushies are only available at this event, and supplies are limited -- first come, first served.

While you're there, pick up copies of our K9 trading cards and free "Mik & Nero" crime-prevention comic and activity books. All money raised at this event will go directly to Friends of Clackamas County K9, a non-profit that helps support retired K9s in the form of food and medical care.

For more information visit the Friends of Clackamas County K9 Facebook page. Follow the page for updates on the next shipment of stuffed animals will be available for purchase.