Municipal News
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 01:20
By Charlotte Hopkins
Every year, the owners of Elizabeth Auto Care celebrate National Hot Dog Day by hosting an annual 'Hot Dog for a Police Dog' event.
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| Elizabeth Township's finest - Officer Dan Novacek, K9 Eli, and Police Chief Dave Kerestes |
Last year, they raised over $1,500 for Elizabeth Borough's K9 dog, Ryker. This year's event was dedicated to Elizabeth Township Police Department's newest addition, K9 police dog Eli, a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. Eli was sworn into the police department on May 26, 2016, alongside his partner, officer Dan Novacek.
Now, the hard part has just begun for Officer Dan and Eli. They need to raise the money to pay for training and maintenance, including outfitting a K9 police cruiser. This will be achieved through private donations and fundraisers, such as the 'Hot Dog for a Police Dog' event. Residents who attended were treated with free hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks. They had a chance to meet Officer Dan and Eli and get their photographs taken with him. The 911 van was on hand to help children hone their 911 calling skills.
T-shirts are now being sold for Eli. They are $12 for sizes small – X large and $15 for an XX large and higher. Those interested in making a donation or buying a K9 Eli shirt can do this at the Elizabeth Township Police Department. To contact the police department in advance, call 412-751-2880.
