Sheriff’s Department Raises Money For K9 Comfort

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The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says a fundraising effort for one of its K9s is a success. Sheriff Richard Behnke tells us the Keep Nellie Cool fundraiser was started to collect enough money for a cooling system in bloodhound Nellie’s vehicle. The sheriff’s department teamed up with Bow Wow Bakery and Bath in Dowagiac to collect the money, and donations have now exceeded the goal. The extra funds will be used to buy additional safety equipment for Nellie. While the Cass County Sheriff’s Department pays for the training, food, transportation, and health of the K9, it still needs help with extended services. Sheriff Behnke thanked all of the campaign’s donors, and said anyone who wants to continue giving can do so at Bow Wow Bakery, First Source Bank in Dowagiac, or at the Cass County Sheriff’s Department.