Plano resident Sandy Hurlbut lost her husband, one of her dogs and her home in a housefire in August.
Hurlbut and her other dog, Jake, were the only survivors of the tragedy.
The situation stuck with first responders, Plano police said.
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Joined by his wife and other officers, Plano Police Sgt. Thornsby led an effort with Plano firefighters to collect donations for Hurlbut.
This incident pulled at everyone's heart strings ... We are incredibly proud of our first responders who have gone above and beyond their call of duty in order to support Mrs. Hurlbut during this difficult time in her life.
Plano Police, in a statement
A donation was given to Hurlbut, along with gifts for her dog. They included a dog bed, dog bowls with a feeder station, a new dog leash and collar, dog toys, dog treats, and a friend of Thornsby's wife donated an automatic dog feeder.
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"Mrs. Hurlbut was presented with donations and gifts, which through some tears, hugs, and smiles, was a wonderful surprise," Plano Police said.
