ARCADIA, Fla. (WFLA) — The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office said it received quilts from the K9 Quilt of Honor Program in recognition of the Volunteer Posse and K9 Unit's dedication and service to the community on Saturday.

The K9 Quilt of Honor Program's Carolyn Bluhm said that the K9 Quilt of Honor recognizes law enforcement, military, four-legged working heroes and their handlers that serve their community.

"A heartfelt thank-you to Carolyn and Rudy Bluhm with Quilt of Honor and Mounted Quilt of Honor for this meaningful tribute and for continuing to celebrate both two- and four-legged heroes who protect and serve," the DCSO said.

The K9 Quilt of Honor Program presented the Quilt of Honor at the 12th Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo.

According to Bluhm, quilters presented quilts in 20 states

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