K9 PTSD Center

16/06/2025

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
The K9 PTSD Center is proud to be working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to issue a new specialty license plate honoring the brave K9s who serve—and the dedicated handlers who stand beside them. 🐾🇺🇸

❤️ A like or love on the design counts as a vote to help make this plate a reality!

📣 Be part of history. Be part of the mission.
Vote today by showing your support below!



State Representative Steve Xiarhos

26/05/2025

🇺🇸🐾 Honoring Our Fallen K9 Heroes 🐾🇺🇸
Today, we remember all the Military Working Dogs (MWDs) who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We especially honor K9 Bak, who was killed in action on March 11, 2013, while courageously serving in Afghanistan. K9 Bak wasn’t a piece of equipment—and he wasn’t just a dog.,he was a fellow soldier, a loyal warrior who stood side-by-side with our troops and gave his life defending our freedom. We will never forget his sacrifice. Thank you! K9 Bak's handler and many others are alive today because of his courage.

Rest easy, hero. 💔🐕🎖️



MWD Bak

24/05/2025

🎉 Congratulations to K9 Officer David Aguiar and K9 Edo! 🎉

We are proud to announce that K9 Officer Aguiar and his loyal partner, K9 Edo, have been awarded the prestigious K9 Sergeant Sean Gannon Handler of the Year Award 2025!

Offered by the K9 PTSD Center with the blessing of Mr. and Mrs. Gannon, this honor recognizes a handler who exemplifies dedication, compassion, and exceptional service to the K9 community.

🐾 Nominations for the 2026 award are now open!
To submit a nomination, please visit: https://k9ptsd.org/award.php

Let’s continue to honor the legacy of K9 Sgt. Sean Gannon by celebrating those who go above and beyond for our K9 heroes.



Rehoboth K9 Edo
State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Paws 4 Blue K-9
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog
Kim Roderiques
Massachusetts State Police
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Military Dog Handlers
Cat Wilson
Ventura County K9 Search and Rescue
K9 Flexx and Retired/Police K9 Mr. Warner.
K9 Handlers
K9 Handlers & Trainers of Law Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association
Denise Morency Gannon

24/05/2025

🎖 Congratulations, Lt. Erik Ramsland! 🎖
We are proud to honor Lt. Erik Ramsland of the Massachusetts State Police with the K9 PTSD Research Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary 26 years of service leading and advancing K9 operations across the Commonwealth.
Lt. Ramsland’s legacy is one of integrity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of both his fellow officers and the K9 heroes who serve beside them.
It was our great honor to present him with this award. Thank you for your decades of leadership and service. 👏🐾

State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Massachusetts State Police

24/05/2025

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. 💙🐾

A huge shoutout to Kim Roderiques and her incredible team, featuring K9 Handler Nick Ambrosini and K9 Gauge, for raising over $3,600 in support of the K9 PTSD Center and the Cape & Islands Police K-9 Fund

Your dedication, energy, and love for our K9 heroes made this event something truly special. Amazing group. Amazing cause. Amazing time.

We’re beyond grateful. 🙏🐶💛


State Representative Steve Xiarhos

12/05/2025

Our solemn duty is to protect the K9 heroes entrusted to our care a promise we make to every handler who retires their partner to us.
No one wants to take legal action against their town, but when officials forget who they serve and allow K9 heroes to suffer, doing nothing is not an option. We didn’t start this fight—but for the voiceless, the loyal, and the brave… we will finish it.


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State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Paws 4 Blue K-9

12/04/2025

🐾 THANK YOU, TEAM K9 🐾

A huge thank you to all the incredible K9 teams and Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog Paws 4 Blue K-9 Rehoboth K9 Edo police Department K9 @ Springfield Police Department who came out today in support of Dakota’s Law. Your presence meant more than words can express.

We are deeply grateful for the extra time you took to understand the safety protocols and rules here at the Center. Your respect, professionalism, and compassion remind us why we do this work.

Together, we are more than departments or handlers — we are one team. TEAM K9.
You are the voice for these heroes who can’t speak for themselves, and it is an honor to have you standing beside us in this mission.

From all of us at the K9 PTSD Center — thank you for showing up, for speaking out, and for never backing down. 💙🐾



State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Rehoboth K9 Edo
Paws 4 Blue K-9
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog
Massachusetts State Police
Military Dog Handlers
Springfield Police Department

28/03/2025

Help us give A Big THANK YOU to K9 Officer Dave Aguiar of the Rehoboth Police Department

Last night, we experienced an emergency with one of our K9 Heroes who needed immediate transport to the ER. Without hesitation—and on his day off—K9 Officer Dave Aguiar rushed the hero to the emergency hospital for treatment.

Thanks to his quick action and compassion, we’re happy to report that our K9 Hero is now home and resting comfortably.

K9 Officer Aguiar, your dedication and heart remind us that heroes don’t just wear uniforms—they answer the call, no matter the hour. Thank you for being a hero to these heroes.



Rehoboth K9 Edo
State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Paws 4 Blue K-9
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog
Military Dog Handlers
Working Dog Magazine
Military Working Dog Team Support Association, Inc.
Military & LEO Working Dogs

13/03/2025

🇺🇸🐾 Happy K9 Veterans Day! 🐾🇺🇸
The one and only K9 Boomah wants to send his best wishes to all his fellow K9s on this special day! 🐶💙 Today, we honor the brave K9s who have served and continue to serve, protecting our streets and our country every single day. Let's take a moment to show our appreciation to the dedicated K9 Handlers who stand beside them, ensuring safety and security. 🙌🐕‍🦺 Drop a 🐾 in the comments to show your support for these incredible teams!

04/03/2025

🎬 Filming "A DOG'S RIGHT" in Full Swing! 🐾

We’re excited to share that filming for A DOG'S RIGHT is in full swing! This film takes you on an emotional journey, exploring the special bond between humans and dogs and those who claim to care for them. 🐕💖

Dogs are more than just pets; they impact our lives in ways we often don’t realize. From companionship to emotional support, their presence makes a difference every day.

Stay tuned as we bring this heartfelt story to life releasing in 2026!



State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Rehoboth K9 Edo
Massachusetts State Police
Military Dog Handlers
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog
Paws 4 Blue K-9

05/02/2025

Thank you, State Representative Steve Xiarhos, and everyone who has been sharing and discussing this very important bill. Let's get this done for all the Hero K9s who serve and have served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! "

State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Rehoboth K9 Edo
Massachusetts State Police
Support Police K9s & MWDs
Paws 4 Blue K-9
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog

Should the state help pay for the care of police and military K-9 dogs after they retire?

29/01/2025

Honored to be invited to the State House to promote Dakota’s Law (HD733), ensuring well-deserved benefits for our retired four-legged police officers who have served the Commonwealth with honor. This law is named after the hero K9 Dakota, whose incredible journey can be watched for free on YouTube: HEALING DAKOTA. These brave K9s dedicate their lives to protecting and serving—now it’s our turn to protect them in retirement. Proud to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves! Thank you State Representative Steve Xiarhos for your support. 🐾💙
State Representative Steve Xiarhos
Carlos Gonzalez State Representative
Rehoboth K9 Edo
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts State Police
Paws 4 Blue K-9