Lodge Donates Funds for Vital K9 Program

On Dec. 12, 2024, Zeredatha-White Rose Lodge No. 451, York, donated $75,000 to York County Child Abduction Response Effort (CARE) to fund the county’s next bloodhound, aptly named “Mason.” It will also cover his specialized training, a new K9 vehicle and equipment.

K9 Mason will assume responsibilities when K9 Prince retires in two years. He will be the third bloodhound assigned to the York County CARE Team; K9 Lou was
the first in 2008.

The York County CARE is a non-profit, all-volunteer group that mobilizes to investigate and locate child abductions, as well as reunite persons with cognitive impairments who have gone missing with their families. The group, overseen by the York County DA’s Office, is comprised of numerous agencies and disciplines, including local, county and state law enforcement; search and rescue; social services; 911; and emergency management.

Brother Mike Brouillette, P.M., said the fundraising required to provide the donation would be well worth it, even if only one life was saved by the use of the dog.