Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club donated four Impact dog crates, valued at around $1200 each, to the Franklin County Sheriff's Department on December 14, 2022. The club, which has been in Franklin County for more than 30 years, has previously donated to the Washington Police Department, Franklin County Humane Society, Home At Last Organization In Sullivan and the Buddy Fund at the Franklin County Animal Medical Center. The club has meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays most months at the Washington Elks Lodge and has shows and educational programs. Pictured, front row, from left: Det. Donnie Dunn with K-9 Dino; Dep. John Stack with K-9 Kilo; Det. Jeff Friedmann with K-9 Copper; and Dep. Tony Davis with K-9 Rollo. Back row: Sheriff Steve Pelton; MRKC donation Chair Cindy Brown; Pres. Joy Atkins-Miller, and board members Carl and Sharon Rosenkoetter. Missouri Photo/Geoff Folsom
