Holyoke K-9 Officer RykerHOLYOKE, MA (WSHM) -
A little girl from Palmer is lending a helping hand to the Holyoke Police Department's K-9 Unit.
Allison Henry, 10, asked family and friends to bring donations instead of gifts to her birthday party.
She wanted to raise enough money to buy a vest for one of the department's dogs.
On Thursday afternoon, Allison presented that vest to K-9 Ryker.
"I feel better to know that they're safe because some things have happened to K-9 dogs and Ryker is really fun," said Allison.
Allison got a certificate of appreciation for her donation.
The Holyoke Police Department also introduced two new K-9 officer dogs.
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