PetSmart makes donation to Gulfport PD

Here’s a feel-good story for you: PetSmart donated lots of stuffed toys to Gulfport Police Department.

The stuffed toys will go to patrol officers who give them to children they encounter who might be in traumatic situations to help comfort them or just to help break the stigma about police officers.

Sgt. Jason Ducre with Gulfport police said, “We just want the kids to trust us and know that we’re always accessible.”