Louisa County Sheriff’s Office to host 5K for K-9 Unit

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Louisa County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) will be hosting a 5K at the end of May to help raise funds for its K-9 Unit.

This Annual K-9 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. at the Spring Creek Sports Center in Zion Crossroads.

The event is dog-friendly and family-friendly, offering activities for everyone, including music, awards and live K-9 demonstrations. Additionally, each person who registers to participate will get a $20 gift card to Papa Jim Soft Serve in Palmyra.

All proceeds raised during the event will go towards the LCSO K-9 Unit, which is funded solely through donations, according to the sheriff's office.

Donations help with feeding, training, medical care and equipment for the trained dogs -- who aid the community through search-and-rescue, officer protection and narcotics detention.

“Our K-9s are more than just dogs — they’re our partners in the field,” said Sheriff Donald Lowe. “Every participant helps us keep these incredible animals healthy, ready and available to serve our community.”

For more information about the event and how to register, click here.