Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner and his K-9, Wiske, became the best of friends.
They worked well together. The pair even had fun creating TikTok videos.
There is little doubt that Risner's death Saturday had an impact on Wiske, too.
That's why Sweet Peppers Deli Assistant Manager Beth Wright says they're collecting donations for her.
"She's his partner, his companion," Wright said. "I know they were together all the time. It has to have an effect on her as well."
So far, Wright said, they've received at least $150 in cash, several treats and toys. Wright said she plans to go shopping Tuesday to spend the money donated on Wiske.
She said she has been in contact with Risner's family about what to get for Wiske. It's unclear where Wiske is right now, but Wright said she just wants to be sure the dog is taken care of.
If you're interested in donating to Wiske, Sweet Peppers Deli will be collecting donations until around noon Tuesday.
They aren't the only ones continuing to show support, either. Colbert County Fire Prevention Night started with a silent parade to honor Risner in downtown Tuscumbia.
"This is a good community, and we're also here to support Nick with our blue, and we're just proud and blessed to have a good community,"Â Tuscumbia resident Connie Sledge said.
Dawn Grimes, who also lives in Tuscumbia, said she wanted to show her support for first responders, too.Â
"To support our first responders, our fire departments, our police departments and also the blue, to support Sgt. Nick Risner and his family," Grimes said. "I saw the procession (Monday), and it was just such an honor to be able to be part of that."
