The auction of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s medical sling to benefit the Sheriff’s no-kill animal shelters has gained a winning bid of $2,600.00 on eBay. The winning bid was recorded by retired law enforcement professional Buck Dikes of Northern California.
Mr. Dikes has indicated that he would like to accept an invitation to visit Arizona and receive the autographed sling and photos from Sheriff Arpaio in person. That visit is scheduled for July 18, 2013.
The winning amount is sufficient enough for the considered purchase of at least one doggie treadmill, some horse harnesses, and other supplies for the care of the abused and neglected animals.
The treadmills will enable the mending dogs to exercise when high temperatures heat the city pavements to uncomfortable levels for the dogs and also thin out the usual number of dog-walking volunteers.
Rescued horses that would benefit from the new harnesses are stabled in an area next to the Tent City Jail. Dogs and cats are cared for in a closed, but airconditioned, jail facility in downtown Phoenix. All animals are cared for by Sheriff’s inmates.
“A number of these animals were left for dead by thoughtless and cruel individuals,” said Arpaio. “The folks who bid on my sling are now partners in their survival, with special thanks to Mr. Dikes.