Gallery: K-9 Event Hosted By Champions for Champions


Mateo Villon, 19, of Champions for Champions, right, pets K-9 “Cheney” as he plays with his toy with his handler, Officer Alex Roos of the Ocala Police Department, during a Champions for Champions event for K-9’s and their handlers at the Ocala Police Department in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. K-9’s and their handlers from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Ocala Police Department received personalized gift bags filled with treats, including one pound bags of peanut butter treats from Sneak-e-Snacks, a toy donated by Chewy, and more, including handcrafted treats by the students at Hillcrest School during the event organized by Champions for Champions. Champions for Champions’ mission is to enrich family lives and values by providing and facilitating programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Including life skills, education, recreational and social. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.

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Posted June 2, 2021 | Photos By Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette

K-9’s and their handlers from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and the Ocala Police Department K-9 Unit received personalized gift bags filled with treats, including one pound bags of peanut butter treats from Sneak-e-Snacks, a toy donated by Chewy, and more, including handcrafted treats by the students at Hillcrest School during the event organized by Champions for Champions. Champions for Champions’ mission is to enrich family lives and values by providing and facilitating programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Including life skills, education, recreational and social. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.

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