STRASBURG, LANCASTER COUNTY—
A Lancaster County couple devotes their own time and money to help the community.Patti and Allen Means are the founders of Red Rose K-9 Search and Rescue. With their certified trained Bloodhounds, they help police find missing people and criminals. Back in 1999, their dogs were credited for taking escaped prisoner Norman Johnston into custody.
Nellie was one of the top dogs the couple had ever worked with or owned. Among other things, she helped find missing hikers, was instrumental in providing evidence in the shooting of Lititz Police Officer Jevon Miller, and helped obtain a confession for the Pennsylvania State Police for a DUI hit and run accident involving an Amish buggy in Lancaster County.
Recently, the 4 year old Bloodhound died unexpectedly. Not only do they now have $8,000 in vet bills, they also have to buy and train a new Bloodhound to continue volunteering at the level they have for the past 21 years.
They are hoping the public they have served so unselfishly for two decades will help them be able to do that. A fund is set up at Sovereign Bank under "Nellie Fund." Cash or checks are acceptable and any donation is tax deductible.
