{"id":82408,"date":"2020-11-29T08:48:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-29T13:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=82408"},"modified":"2020-11-30T08:07:28","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T13:07:28","slug":"raffle-to-benefit-southern-tier-police-canine-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2020\/11\/29\/raffle-to-benefit-southern-tier-police-canine-association\/","title":{"rendered":"Raffle to benefit Southern Tier Police Canine Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Note: To read the original story about K-9 Maggie, you can click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2020\/10\/22\/opd-announces-newest-member-to-the-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A raffle to benefit the Southern Tier Police Canine Association (STPCA) is being held at Up the Creek Ladies Consignment Boutique, located at 163 Main St. in Owego, N.Y.<\/p>\n<p>The raffle was inspired by the news of K-9 Maggie, a former shelter dog turned police dog, and now active with the Owego Police Department. Two previous adoptions with families proved unsuccessful, so Maggie had been returned to the shelter.&nbsp;<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Acquired and trained by the STPCA, a win-win happy ending occurred when it was determined Maggie\u2019s high energy level was a good match for police work.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson City resident Fran Terpak, a Reiki master, planned and set up the raffle.&nbsp;Terpak, a private business owner, works with dogs and their owners.&nbsp;Her love of dogs motivates her, and in turn she volunteers her time and talent by organizing raffles and benefits for the STPCA and others.<\/p>\n<p>Terpak remarked, \u201cAll proceeds for this raffle will go to the STPCA for things like veterinary expenses, adoption fees and other needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The STPCA, founded in 1984, is a non-profit funded by private donations and membership fees.&nbsp;According to their website, STPCA volunteers are dedicated to the training of police, fire and search and rescue dogs and their handlers.&nbsp; STPCA\u2019s \u201cHomeless to Hero\u201d program saves rescue dogs from shelters and then trains them to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Raffle tickets for dog-themed baskets are $1 each or $2 for three, and $5 for eight.&nbsp;To purchase tickets, stop by Up the Creek during regular business hours, Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The last day to purchase raffle tickets is Saturday, Dec. 12.&nbsp;Call the store for information at (607) 687-1470.&nbsp;To learn more about STPCA, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southerntierpolicek-9.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.southerntierpolicek-9.com<\/a>, or follow them on Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: To read the original story about K-9 Maggie, you can click here! 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