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Branford Police K9 Sends Christmas Gift To Sick New Hampshire Kid

Branford businesses and others donate items to make holiday brighter for New Hampshire child.

Arrow and gifts for Aiden
Arrow and gifts for Aiden (Branford police)

BRANFORD, CT - Branford’s Police K9 Arrow is part of a contingent of police dogs who are on a mission to help a New Hampshire boy who is battling Muscular Dystrophy.

The dogs put a Christmas care package together for the boy and his family.

The Branford Police had this to say about Arrow and his pal’s efforts.

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“A bunch of K9 Arrow’s friends (including the famous K9 Casner and K9 Sonny) went to New Hampshire to visit a very special boy, Aiden, and his amazing family today.

“Aiden has Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and absolutely loves K9’s. Arrow wasn’t able to go but some awesome people helped him put together a little care package.

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“We’d like to thank Polished Boutique, Sweets on Main, Common Grounds, the Branford Fire Department and Arrow’s ‘Uncle’ Billy that donated some great items for #K9Christmas to show our love and support for Aiden and his family. We’d also like to thank K9 Casner and Officer Krzykowski for delivering it for us!

“Yes, Arrow did try to eat one of the cookies. I couldn’t even blame him... they looked amazing.”

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