By Suzie Ziegler
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A fundraiser organized by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is off to an impressive start. Last week, the department sold out of 900 K-9 plush toys in just six hours, according to CBS 58. The proceeds will go to families impacted by the deadly attack at a Christmas parade last month.
“We’ve had people, from what I understand, well outside of Waukesha County coming and making a pretty long trip to purchase one of our canine dogs to support the community,” Deputy Kurt Thompson told CBS 58.
According to the report, the agency’s K-9 unit was inspired to do the fundraiser after its officers responded to the parade tragedy.
“We have a large amount of families that have been affected indirectly and directly due to the tragedy, and now they have to endure a pretty different set of challenges throughout this holiday season,” said Thompson.
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Each plushie costs $20 and 100% of the profits will go the United for Waukesha Community Fund, according to the report.
On Monday, the sheriff’s department said it had once again sold out – this time, in a matter of minutes. The agency says it is still taking donations and will update its Facebook page when more plushies become available.
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