Mister Caipira Pet, Dog Alecrim Brings 300 Toys to Children with Cancer in Belém
With 871 points, the working dog from the Military Police's Canine Action Battalion won the June festival contest and entertained the kids at the Solidarity Festival
On the morning of this Friday (13), the Canine Action Battalion (BAC) of the Military Police of Pará participated in the Solidarity Festival promoted by the Octávio Lobo Children's Oncology Hospital in Belém. The main objective of the event was to collect toys for children undergoing cancer treatment.
Represented by military personnel Sergeant Tayana, Corporal Samara, and Corporal Bryan, the BAC team brought the working dog Alecrim to the hospital, who participated in the parade in the "Mister Caipira Pet" category. The participants' scores were linked to the number of toys collected. With over 300 donated items, Alecrim scored 871 points and was the grand winner of his category.
The solidarity event collected over 2,000 toys, which will be distributed throughout the year to the children served by the hospital unit. The action reinforces the Military Police's commitment to promoting citizenship and solidarity, bringing the corporation closer to the community through gestures that bring joy and hope.
For Lieutenant Marina, the initiative has a value that goes beyond competition: “Seeing the children's smiles and knowing that our dog's presence brought lightness to such a sensitive environment is something that deeply moves us. These actions reinforce the social role of the Military Police and show that we are here not only to protect but also to care,” highlighted the officer.
