Anoka County Humane Society Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Anoka County Humane Society Can

The Anoka County Humane Society beer can was produced by the Walter Brewing Company of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as a commemorative fundraising release. In 1981, the Anoka County Humane Society partnered with local municipal liquor store leadership in Minnesota to create a charity beverage container to help raise funds for shelter operations and homeless animal care.

The graphic design on the can features King, a famous German Shepherd police dog who served the City of Anoka alongside his handler, Andy Revering, from 1967 to 1972. King achieved regional prominence as the first active police service dog deployed in the Twin Cities metropolitan area during that era. Honoring King on the can served both as a tribute to his crime prevention legacy and as an engaging way to generate public support for animal welfare.

Produced during a period when Walter Brewing Company frequently manufactured specialty regional and civic commemorative cans throughout the Upper Midwest, this can remains a notable crossover piece among collectors of Midwest breweriana, law enforcement history, and charity memorabilia. Known production variations exist that feature minor layout and text adjustments.