K-9s United Receives Support Through 9K Run

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - When police officers protect and serve in the community, sometimes they are supported by K-9s.

On Saturday, those K-9s received support through a 9K run for K-9s United, a nonprofit that helps four-legged friends in law enforcement get the help they need.

John Mitaly traveled hundreds of miles from South Carolina to support the race, but he didn't know he would leave with much-needed help

"It's hot down in the south, South Carolina, Florida, it's a difficult thing to deal with, so the heat alarm helps," Mitaly said.

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