Madison 11-year-old Sells Lemonade, Raises $400 For Cops K-9 Unit

MADISON, CT - Most 11 years old haven’t figured out what yet what they want to be when they grow up. But Alexis Kuszpa isn’t like most 11 year olds.

The Madison girl, according to her mom Cheryl, already has figured out “she wants to be a K-9 Cop when she grows up.”

The young girl is so serious about her future plans that she has already formed a close bond with Madison police Sgt. Bryan Baxter and Paco, Baxter’s K-9 partner.

Over the past two summers Alexis has run a lemonade stand in Madison and raised close to $400 - all of which she turned over to the Madison police to support the K-9 program.

At the most recent Board of Police Commission meeting, Alexis was recognized for her efforts.

Alexis’ mom, who works for the town of Madison, says Alexis love of dogs runs deep, as the family has two per Labradors at home.

Asked why she does the lemonade stand Alexis, or Lexi as she is known to her family and friends, said: "I want to help keep the K-9's happy, healthy, and safe."

Photos courtesy of Kuszpa family and Madison police