Friends of the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program

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We support Arcos and Officer Duncan Gill as they launch Grosse Pointe Woods’ newest K-9 Unit.

In partnership with GPAAS, we help fund Arcos’ training, equipment, and care—strengthening safety one paw at a time.

09/30/2026

🐾 Go Behind the Badge: Win an Exclusive K-9 Ride-Along Experience! 🚔

Ever wondered what it takes to patrol our community alongside a four-legged officer? Here is your chance to see how law enforcement gets the job done up close!

Join us at the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Open House this weekend for a rare opportunity to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.

📍 Where: The Fire Station | 20025 Mack Avenue
🗓️ When: Sunday, October 4
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

What the Winner Gets:
A one-on-one Ride-Along Experience with K-9 Arcos and Officer Duncan Gill
Lunch with Grosse Pointe Woods Director of Public Safety, John Kosanke

How to Enter:
Stop by the GPAAS table during the Open House.
Make a donation of $100 or more to the Friends of the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program to receive your raffle entry.

Every dollar directly supports Arcos and ensures our K-9 program has the equipment, care, and training needed to serve and protect Grosse Pointe Woods.

Bring the family, tour the station, and enter for your chance at an unforgettable day on patrol. We hope to see you there! 🐕‍🦺💙

07/01/2026

🐾 WOW, GROSSE POINTE WOODS! YOU ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT! 🐾

We are still over the moon from yesterday’s fundraiser, and we have some mind-blowing news to share.

First and foremost, a massive, heartfelt thank you to Salvatore Scallopini! Not only did they incredibly generously donate 30% of all sales from yesterday (covering lunch, dinner, dine-in, and carry-out), but we were also told that yesterday brought in the highest sales for a Tuesday in the entire history of that location! 🤯🍕🍝

This achievement would have been impossible without our amazing community. To everyone who came out to indulge in Salvatore Scallopini’s wonderful Italian cuisine and support a fantastic cause—thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Because of your incredible appetite for good food and doing good, our Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program is stronger than ever. 🐕‍🦺👮‍♂️

WE APPRECIATE YOU! ❤️🐾

06/30/2026

🚨 LUNCH & DINNER PLANS = SOLVED! 🚨

If you're wondering what to eat today, look no further! Head over to Salvatore Scallopini in Grosse Pointe Woods for some incredible, authentic Italian food that does some serious good for our community.

Today only, 30% of ALL sales (Lunch & Dinner / Dine-In & Carry-Out) will benefit the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program! 🐕‍🦺

Come satisfy your appetite for ARCOS, enjoy an amazing meal, and help us support our local K-9 team.

✨ Details:
🏠 Salvatore Scallopini | 19655 Mack Avenue
🕛 Open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Thank you so much to Salvatore Scallopini for this awesome opportunity. Let's eat! Mangiare! 🇮🇹

06/29/2026

🍝 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🐾

Get ready to eat some incredible Italian food for an amazing cause! Tomorrow, Salvatore Scallopini is hosting Appetite For Arcos, a special fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program featuring Officer Duncan Gill and K-9 Arcos. 🐕‍🦺❤️

Whether you're craving a midday lunch break or a delicious family dinner, they’ve got you covered:

📍 Where: Salvatore Scallopini (19655 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods)
⏰ When: Tomorrow, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
🍕 How: Valid for both dine-in and carry-out!

Best of all? 30% of ALL sales throughout the day will be donated directly to the K-9 program to help keep Arcos and Officer Gill doing what they do best.

Mark your calendars, skip cooking tomorrow, and come on down to enjoy some great food for a fantastic cause. See you there! 🇮🇹✨

06/23/2026

🐾🍝 BIG NEWS FOR OUR FOUR-LEGGED HERO, ARCOS! 🍝🐾

Mark your calendars! One week from today—on Tuesday, June 30th—we are hosting a delicious fundraiser to support the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 program, and we need your appetite!

Whether you're craving a midday pasta fix or a family feast, join us at Salvatore Scallopini for lunch, dinner, or both!

🗓️ The Details:

When: Next Tuesday (June 30th) from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Salvatore Scallopini | 19655 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods
The Impact: A massive 30% of ALL sales will be donated directly to the K-9 program!

🛍️ How to Participate:
Can't stay to dine? No problem! This fundraiser applies to both dine-in and carry-out orders. Enjoy an incredible meal while helping keep our community and our K-9 officers safe.

Venite a mangiare per una buona causa! (Come eat for a good cause!) 🇮🇹

Spread the word, tag your friends, and let’s pack the house for Arcos & Officer Gill!

See you there! 🐕❤️

06/17/2026

REMINDER

🐾 DINE TO DONATE: SUPPORT K-9 ARCOS! 🐾

Mark your calendars for a delicious way to support one of Grosse Pointe Woods' finest! On Tuesday, June 30th, skip cooking and join us at Salvatore Scallopini for our Appetite for Arcos event.

Whether you're looking for a relaxing sit-down dinner or a quick family meal on the go, we've got you covered. 30% of all proceeds will be donated directly to the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program! 🐕‍🦺❤️

📅 The Details:
When: Tuesday, June 30th | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Salvatore Scallopini (19655 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods)
Options: Valid for both Dine-In and Carry-Out orders!

Come down, enjoy some amazing, authentic Italian food, and help us support K-9 Arcos and the team that keeps our community safe. 🍝🇮🇹

Mangiare for Arcos!!! 🐾🍝

06/11/2026

🍝 EAT ITALIAN FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Support K-9 Arcos on June 30! 🐕

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 30, and skip cooking for a fantastic cause! We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Appetite for Arcos event, hosted by the amazing team at Salvatore Scallopini in Grosse Pointe Woods. 🍝🍕

The incredibly generous owners of Salvatore Scallopini are donating a whopping 30% of ALL proceeds from their entire lunch and dinner services directly to the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 program!

Whether you're craving a sit-down family dinner or grabbing a quick lunch to go, every single bite helps support K-9 Arcos and Officer Gill and the incredible impact they have on keeping our community safe.

📍 The Details:
When: Tuesday, June 30 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Salvatore Scallopini (19655 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods)
How to Support: Valid for BOTH dine-in and carry-out orders!

Come for lunch, come for dinner, or do both! Let’s pack the house and show our K-9 team how much Grosse Pointe cares. See you there! 🐕❤️

05/13/2026

🐾 Get Ready for a Paws-itively Amazing Day at Ford House! 🐾

Join us this Saturday, May 16, for the Tails In Motion event at the beautiful Edsel & Eleanor Ford House! It’s going to be a fantastic day of dog walking, family fun, and a special look at our local heroes in action.

👮‍♂️ K-9 Demonstrations: Meet the Team!

We are thrilled to host Officer Duncan Gill and K-9 Arcos from the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Team.

Curious about what it takes to be a K-9 officer? Officer Gill and Arcos will be showcasing the incredible skills, discipline, and teamwork required to keep our community safe.

Catch them in action at:

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

📍 Location: Look for the garage area enclosure near the front gate of the Ford House.

🗓️ Event Details

When: Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores

Why: Enjoy the gorgeous grounds, get some steps in with your pups, and Back The Blue!

Whether you're a dog lover, a supporter of local law enforcement, or just looking for a great Saturday morning out with the family, this is an event you won't want to miss.

See you on the grounds! 🐕💙

05/11/2026

🐾 CALLING ALL CRIME-FIGHTERS AND DOG LOVERS! 🐾

Ever wondered what it’s actually like to be on the front lines with a K-9 unit? We have an EXCLUSIVE addition to our raffle at this Saturday's Tails In Motion that you do not want to miss!

🚔 The Ultimate Law Enforcement Experience

For the first time ever, you can win a Ride-Along in the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 vehicle! Spend a few hours in the passenger seat with Officer Duncan Gill and the legendary K-9 Arcos to see these heroes in action.

But wait—it gets even better! The winner will also enjoy a private lunch with John Kosanke, the Director of Public Safety for Grosse Pointe Woods. If you’ve ever wanted an inside look at how law enforcement keeps our community safe, this is your golden ticket.

📍 Event Details

Where: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House (1100 Lake Shore Road, GP Shores)

When: This Saturday | 9 AM – 1 PM

Drawing Time: 12:30 PM (Need not be present to win!)

🎟️ How to Enter

Ready to join the team? You can enter this raffle right where the action is!

Find Us: Look for the GPW K-9 Table located right at the entrance to the K-9 Demonstration area.

The Deal: For a $100 donation, you’ll receive an adorable Mini-Arcos Plushie + (1) Raffle Ticket for the Ride-Along and Lunch with the Chief.

All proceeds go directly to supporting the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Program, ensuring Arcos and his team have everything they need to serve our community.

Come for the demos, stay for the cause, and maybe—just maybe—score the ride of a lifetime! 🐕‍🦺💨

02/10/2026

🚨 The Final Countdown: $23K to Go! 🚨

We have some incredible news to share! Our community has been working tirelessly to bring a K-9 unit back to Grosse Pointe Woods, and the finish line is officially in sight.

Our initial startup goal for the program was $120,000, and thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we only need $23,000 more to make this a reality!

Where is the money going?

Every dollar raised goes directly toward ensuring our newest officer, Arcos, and his handler, Officer Duncan Gill, are prepared and protected. This includes:

🚔 A fully outfitted, specialized K-9 vehicle.

🐕 Arcos himself and his intensive professional training.

🛡️ All the essential safety equipment needed to keep Arcos and the community safe.

How You Can Help Us Reach the Finish Line

This goal is totally reachable, but we need that final push! Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society (GPAAS) is proud to serve as the fundraising arm for this program.

To make a donation, please send a check to:

Payable to: Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Address: 296 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Let’s show Arcos how much this community supports him. We are almost there—let's make this happen! LET’S GO!!!! 🐾👮‍♂️

Address

296 Chalfonte
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
48236

Website

https://www.gpaas.org/police-k9-program

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