National K-9 Working Dog

01/02/2025

RETIREMENT NEWS from our friends at Mechanicsburg Police Department Effective at midnight tonight, December 31, 2024, the wrench will drop and 2025 will begin. At the same time, K9 Marc will hang up his badge and begin to enjoy retired life. K9 Marc started with the police department in 2016 and has served the department and community with the assistance of his handler, Patrol Officer Justin Shutt. He was utilized for drug detection on vehicles stops and in our local schools, assisting with the apprehension of suspects and locating missing persons, and attended a multitude of special events. K9 Marc was born in Hungary in February of 2015. He came to the department due to a generous donation from American Legion Post 109. K9 Marc will live out his life with his handler. Thank you for your service to the Mechanicsburg Police Department and the community. Enjoy your days sleeping and playing. Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

Effective at midnight at tonight, December 31, 2024, the wrench will drop and 2025 will begin. At the same time, K9 Marc will hang up his badge and begin to enj

01/02/2025

Friends of the Belchertown Police K-9 Unit the weather does not stop the training
Our canines will be out training around the community today. Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

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Our canines will be out training around the community today.

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01/02/2025

Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

01/02/2025

Long list of accomplishments with our friends at Military Working Dog Team Support Association, Inc.
MWDTSA celebrated our 18th year of “supporting both ends of the leash” in 2024! Our volunteers are immensely proud of the way that our organization has grown over the last eighteen years. There’s no doubt that most nonprofits have struggled throughout a pandemic and a rough economy, but our supporters have kept us afloat through their generosity. Every little bit truly does help!
We are sending record numbers of care packages to our MWD teams each year, which means we are able to impact more teams in a positive way. Every item is hand-picked to make sure that it is a useful item that will make their job easier, or will brighten their day while they are thousands of miles away from their friends and families. The contents of our care packages average over $200 for each box because we are sending high quality items from amazing donors that care about the well being of our teams!
Our Honor Box program for has grown into a full blown packing event in itself, honoring our nations furriest veterans for their decades of service. These boxes include joint supplements, high quality treats, and toys geared toward older dogs. We invite you to help us celebrate them by purchasing a toy that we will be mailing out in March: https://amzn.to/4fAylzy
During 2024, our End of Watch program paid $23,241.97 in euthanasia and cremation expenses for our nation’s military working dogs, easing a financial burden for 104 families. This program also provides a hand-made wooden urn, etched with each MWDs name and tattoo, that will serve as their final resting place. We are honored to continue this program moving into 2025.
If you are thinking about a year end donation as we approach the end of 2024, our MWD teams would love to have your continued support. By making a , you are providing a stable base for us to begin a new year with. Here are a couple of ways to make a today.
- Support our deployed MWD teams by make a purchase from our Amazon Wish List. Our next care package will mail out in late February and these are the items that our deployed MWD teams have requested: bit.ly/4iUkffd
- If you wish to make a monetary donation, donate via the donate button in this post, visit MWDTSA.org/donations or donate via Venmo . Don't forget to share this post to help us!
MWDTSA is an all organization that has over 50 volunteers and 7 board members. We have paid $0 in salaries or travel reimbursements since our founding in 2006. We pride ourselves on ethics and always make sure that our donor funds are spent on our missions. In fact, almost 98 cents of every dollar is spent directly on our missions. Our volunteers are active because we believe in these great teams and we want them to thrive. Our paycheck comes in the form of smiles and tail wags!
Volunteering with MWDTSA has been a hugely rewarding experience for me. As we move into a new year, we remain committed to supporting our MWD teams world wide. On behalf of our team of volunteers, thank you for continuing to support our MWD teams. Have a happy and safe new year!
Nikki Rohrig
President, MWDTSA, Inc.
Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

01/02/2025

Protecting our nation is US Border Patrol, Tucson Sector
A Horse Patrol agent and his partner, Rango, near Nogales, AZ. Thank you and all the hard work and tuff times you face protecting our nation Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

A Horse Patrol agent and his partner, Rango, near Nogales, AZ.

01/02/2025

Our friends at Back The Blue K-9 Force want you to meet the
Newest K-9 Team with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO.
Deputy Hart and K9 Ares. Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

Newest K-9 Team with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO.
Deputy Hart and K9 Ares

Original post from Friends of Boulder County K9 Association

01/01/2025

From our friends at Ray Allen Manufacturing
2024 has been a year. The next year I would love to see the community we all love come together. Learn from the people you love, training for the love of it and most importantly, do it with your dog. Do it for the betterment of our community and for the dogs we love. We all started for that reason. For the dog. Let’s get back to that Yes please help us National K-9 Working Dog with this great cause no money just support for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

2024 has been a year. The next year I would love to see the community we all love come together. Learn from the people you love, training for the love of it and most importantly, do it with your dog. Do it for the betterment of our community and for the dogs we love. We all started for that reason. For the dog. Let’s get back to that

01/01/2025

A Happy New years wish from our friends at K9s United
As a new year approaches, our hardworking K9s have a few wishes of their own—safety for their handlers, strength for the challenges ahead, and many moments of joy along the way.
Let’s make 2025 a year of kindness, peace, and unwavering support for the K9s and teams who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe.
Happy New Year. 💙🐾 Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

As a new year approaches, our hardworking K9s have a few wishes of their own—safety for their handlers, strength for the challenges ahead, and many moments of joy along the way.

Let’s make 2025 a year of kindness, peace, and unwavering support for the K9s and teams who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe.

Happy New Year. 💙🐾

01/01/2025

A little off beat show about a police K-9 Rex from Courtsey Promotions
A big thank you to Rex and Hudson for all the unforgettable moments they’ve given us on Hudson & Rex. Rex, the loyal and intelligent German Shepherd, has shown us time and time again what true devotion looks like. His courage, intelligence, and playful spirit have made him an irreplaceable part of the team. And of course, Charlie Hudson, with his calm demeanor, sharp instincts, and dedication, has been the perfect counterpart to Rex, leading the team with both professionalism and heart. Together, they make an unbeatable duo, solving mysteries and sharing heartwarming moments, all while reminding us of the power of teamwork, friendship, and loyalty. Thank you, Rex and Hudson, for bringing such joy and inspiration to our screens! 🐾🎉 For the real deal for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

A big thank you to Rex and Hudson for all the unforgettable moments they’ve given us on Hudson & Rex. Rex, the loyal and intelligent German Shepherd, has shown us time and time again what true devotion looks like. His courage, intelligence, and playful spirit have made him an irreplaceable part of the team. And of course, Charlie Hudson, with his calm demeanor, sharp instincts, and dedication, has been the perfect counterpart to Rex, leading the team with both professionalism and heart. Together, they make an unbeatable duo, solving mysteries and sharing heartwarming moments, all while reminding us of the power of teamwork, friendship, and loyalty. Thank you, Rex and Hudson, for bringing such joy and inspiration to our screens! 🐾🎉

01/01/2025

Thankful for the year is our friends at Project K-9 Hero
When I took $500 out of my own pocket to start this organization in 2016, I would have never imagined in my wildest dreams that by the end of this year we would have raised a cumulative 25 million dollars. Yet here we are approaching that number, and saving the lives of more retired working dogs every single day!
As we close out 2024, I would like to take a moment to recognize our hard working professional and dedicated Staff, Executive Board, and Capital Campaign Auxiliary Board for the absolutely amazing year we had at Project K-9 Hero.
We are ending the year the highest amount of funding that we have ever had in our operations account, which helps us ensure that every Hero in our Pack will be taken care of, without hesitation, for as long as they live. We are also projected to gross around $5.5m in donations this year, marking our highest total since our inception. All the while maintaining 90% in Program Services, 5% in Administration, 5% in Fundraising, and as a 100% rated organization with Charity Navigator.
“Our Success is ONLY because of YOUR Dedication!” -
PK9H HQ Staff in Tennessee: Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

When I took $500 out of my own pocket to start this organization in 2016, I would have never imagined in my wildest dreams that by the end of this year we would have raised a cumulative 25 million dollars. Yet here we are approaching that number, and saving the lives of more retired working dogs every single day!

As we close out 2024, I would like to take a moment to recognize our hard working professional and dedicated Staff, Executive Board, and Capital Campaign Auxiliary Board for the absolutely amazing year we had at Project K-9 Hero.

We are ending the year the highest amount of funding that we have ever had in our operations account, which helps us ensure that every Hero in our Pack will be taken care of, without hesitation, for as long as they live. We are also projected to gross around $5.5m in donations this year, marking our highest total since our inception. All the while maintaining 90% in Program Services, 5% in Administration, 5% in Fundraising, and as a 100% rated organization with Charity Navigator.

“Our Success is ONLY because of YOUR Dedication!” -

PK9H HQ Staff in Tennessee:

Sheena Haller - Senior DIrector of Program Services
Alana Grelyak - Director of Marketing
Chris Haynes - Kennel Supervisor
Roger Haller - Facility Maintenance Manager
Eddie Dangler - Maintenance/Kennel Technician
Gisela Festerling - Administrative Assistant
Bill Bolyard - Construction Consultant
Julie Cates Simpson - Graphic Designer

PK9H Remote Professional Staff

Heaven Reinert - Director of Fundraising
Matthew Smith - Chief Strategy Officer
Brad Lebowsky - Grant Consultant
Linda Schifferdecker - Donor Support Specialist
Christine Schulter - Social Media Engagement
Niki Firmin - Portrait Artist
Matt Sagely - Government Liaison

PK9H Executive Board of Directors

Dr. Kenneth Lust-dvm - Medical Director
Patrick Leser - Treasurer
Ashley Altman - Secretary
Dr. Melissa Parsons-Doherty - Oncology Consultant
Dr. David Dycus - Orthopedic Consultant
Surangi Widyaratne - Capital Campaign Director

Capital Campaign Auxiliary Board

Ken McCullough
Michael Peterson
Tony Barker
Rob Daley
David Levy
Jeremy Bates

You are only as good as those professionals you surround yourself with. Thank you all for your dedication to our Pack! Here is to an even better 2025 as a Team!

I would like to dedicate our best year ever to our recently fallen National Ambassador, K-9 Yoube! End-of-Watch December 13th, 2024! We Love and Miss you Yoube!

Respectfully,

Jason Johnson
Founder and CEO
Project K-9 Hero

You may make your tax-deductible, End-of-Year donation, to help us support more retired K-9 Heroes at:

https://projectk9hero.org/pages/end-of-year-giving-2024

01/01/2025

NNew years wrap with our friends at Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol. lets not forget the other 4 legged friends our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

01/01/2025

3.5 lbs of co***ne off the streets thanks to K9 Bobby and our friends at Love County Sheriff’s Office
Love County K9 Program Sees Success
Last night shortly after 10 pm K9 Sgt. Troy Stone stopped a Texas plated vehicle traveling northbound on I35 near the 9mile marker for various traffic violations.
During the traffic stop while speaking with the occupant of the vehicle about the traffic violations Sgt. Stone observed clues that led him to believe the driver was engaged in more serious criminal activity. He requested Love County Deputy Dakota Beshirs to his location for assistance. He then asked for consent to search the vehicle which was immediately denied by the driver. Having enough probable cause to extend the stop beyond the traffic violations Sgt. Stone retrieved Love County K9 Bobby from his patrol vehicle to conduct an open air sniff of the vehicle. Bobby alerted on the vehicle and subsequently a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted.
Inside of a bag located in the rear passenger floor board of the rental vehicle Deputies found a black “brick” like package with the inscription “Valentino” which contained a substance inside that field tested positive for co***ne. Deputies also located a zip lock bag full of co***ne as well.
The driver was arrested for drug trafficking and taken to the Love County Justice Center for booking. He also had an active cite and release warrant out of Muskogee County.
The initial weight of the co***ne is just under 3 1/2 lbs. The drugs will be packaged and sent to OSBI for testing and official weight.
For reference, a Kilo of co***ne is 2.2 lbs and has a street value of $15,000 - $20,000.
Another great example of the positive work our office, K9 Bobby, and his handler Sgt. Stone are doing to combat the drug epidemic in, and traveling through, Love County.
Charges will be presented to the District Attorneys Office for drug trafficking. Join us in giving our “good boy” a round of “a paws”
-Sheriff Cumberledge. Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

01/01/2025

From our buddies at Vermont Police Canine Association
Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year! Make sure you get home safely to your pets! We’d also like to wish K9 Jagger a very happy 12th birthday Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year! Make sure you get home safely to your pets! We’d also like to wish K9 Jagger a very happy 12th birthday (month)!

01/01/2025

Great work with our friends at MWD Adoptions. 2024 Recap - 101 adoptions and 13 law enforcement transfers for a total of 114 dogs out of the kennel and onto the next chapter of their lives 🥳
Huge thank you to everyone who has opened their homes and hearts to these amazing dogs. Excited to see what 2025 brings🤩
Adopted MWDs Featured: Csarli, Yyamira, Yyana, Kitty, Mike, Vuki, Denni, Badd, Dome. Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

12/31/2024

From our hometown friends it is sad news from Salisbury, Maryland Police Department
With great sadness, SPD shares the passing of retired K9 Miso, who crossed the rainbow bridge earlier today, surrounded by his loving family.
Miso began his proud service with the City of Salisbury in October of 2011 and marked the initiation of a new generation of K9 partners as a result of the police department’s revitalized K9 program. He was initially partnered with Lieutenant Brandon Caton (officer at the time), wherein an immediate and lifelong bond was formed. Miso was trained in narcotics’ detection as well as tracking. Miso is credited with countless narcotics’ and gun seizures along with the apprehension of several violent criminals.
Following his retirement in the Spring of 2020, K9 Miso embraced a new chapter as a beloved member of Lt. Caton’s family, where he enjoyed days of play, relaxation, and affection that were well-deserved after a proud career. K9 Miso was family to the Catons and members of SPD, and he will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace, Miso. We thank you for service, your stoic determination, and the legacy you leave behind for K9 partners who follow proudly in your paw prints! For retired K9 Miso memory and for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

12/31/2024

Help this great cause Warrior Dog Foundation are our good friends
Adopt a Warrior Dog, it’ll be fun they said…
It's not fun, it's an absolute blast and incredibly fulfilling! Here's the dynamic duo—US Air Force Veteran Jack L. and retired MWD, Narko, enjoying every moment together!
Interested and ready to open your home to a Warrior Dog? Apply today 🙏❤️. Also for our Nations retired police K-9s Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives