Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Humane and Code Enforcement Officer Darren Dixon accepted a check in the amount of $500 from Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home.  

Funds will used to purchase a universal micro-chip scanner and other much needed items at the local animal shelter.

If you would like to donate the shelter is in need of paper towels, bath towels, canned and dry dog and cat foods, cat and dog treats, joys, cat litter, cages, collars, leashes, and buckets.

Items can be dropped off at the Dexter Police Department or you can call (573) 624-5512 and ask for Officer Dixon.

Pictured are left, Officer Darren Dixon, right, Aaron Mathis