KINGMAN – Kingman resident Marcia M. Peterson donated substantial amount to the Mohave County Sheriff’s K-9 Foundation Nov. 4.
During the presentation of the check that occurred at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Kingman, Peterson received a plaque from the K-9 Foundation for her most generous donation that will be used by the K-9 Foundation. Peterson donated more than $31,000 to the K-9 Foundation to be used for the purchase of new K-9s, K-9 training schools. food, vet care (medications and severe-injury-health insurance), all other associated costs including specialized equipment and training certificates, and they are handled through the foundation.
Peterson was also presented a certificate of appreciation from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. The certificate of appreciation reads as follows, “This award is in recognition of the tremendous support Miss Marcia M. Peterson has shown towards the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division. Her most generous donation will greatly assist us with the current and future needs of our program. Miss Peterson is the highest sole contributor to date and her selfless generosity is deserving of respect and admiration. As Sheriff of Mohave County, I am most thankful for this kind and generous gesture and am pleased to present Miss Peterson with this Sheriff’s Award.” Signed Doug Schuster, Sheriff.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s K-9 Foundation has a continuing need for donations for their ongoing effort to help support the MCSO K-9 Program.
The K-9 program receives no funding from the State of Arizona, the county, or the Sheriff’s Office. It operates solely on donations from businesses and concerned citizens.
“Every month, we pay for their food, their vet bills, and equipment needed such as vests and booties for their feet in the hot weather,” said Mohave County K-9 Foundation President John Sanchelli. “Can’t send them out to track someone in bare feet. We have to keep the guys working since the work they do benefits the entire community and helps keep all of us a little safer.”
As part of continued fundraising efforts, the foundation partners with individuals and businesses and has started a Go Fund Me account that can be accessed at https://www.gofundme.com/mohave-county-sheriff039s-office-k9s. The foundation also maintains a website at https://mcsk9f.com and people can donate there by using the “donate” button.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s K-9 Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and all donations are a tax-deductible contribution.
People who would like further information about Mohave County Sheriff’s K-9 Foundation, would like to host a fundraiser event or would like to make a tax-deductible donation, call John Sanchelli at 651-270-0920.
Make a difference in your community by teaming with the Mohave County Sheriff’s K-9 Foundation in its efforts to maintain the MCSO K-9 Program and to take a bite out of crime!
– Butch Meriwether
