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Golf Leads Veteran to Service Dog
For Army veteran Eden, the golf course means safety. After years of suffering in silence with an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury, he finally finds peace as his club connects with the ball — his...
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Shari Duval: Mom to Many
Shari Duval: Mom to Many Saturday, May 13, 2023 Warrior/K9 Program 2 min read Warriors and staff alike still lovingly remember Shari as "Mom." The story of K9s For Warriors is not only a story of...
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Living with PTSD: 3 Warriors’ Stories of Hope & Healing
When we think of wounds, we often envision physical injuries—especially when it involves veterans.But there is an invisible wound that affects millions of people worldwide: post-traumatic stress...
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2023 Golf Tournament Highlights
Previous Next Thank you to all of our supporters who came out for our 3rd Annual Golf tournament. This would not have been possible without you and the generous support of Sawgrass Country Club....
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Petco Love K9 Center: Helping Save Lives on Both Ends of The Leash in Texas
Petco Love has been instrumental in helping K9s For Warriors save Veterans and rescue dogs. Our partnership started in 2019 with a generous $2M Petco Love grant that allowed us to expand our...
View ArticleChecking in with One of K9s For Warriors First San Antonio Graduates
In April 2022 our first San Antonio, TX class graduated and since then we have rescued and re-homed over 200 dogs in Texas alone and graduated 59 Warriors from our Petco Love K9 Center. This has all...
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UF College of Veterinary Medicine X K9s For Warriors: A Unique “Paw”tnership
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty made a special visit to our national headquarters in 2023 to kickstart an especially unique “paw”tnership. The group traveled...
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A Love Story of Two Warriors, Trauma, and Triumph
Ashley and Daniel share more than just a marital bond — they understand the challenges and trauma that can come after service. Both Veterans served in the Air Force. Ashley spent three years working...
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Salute to Heroes Gala 2024 – An Evening Celebrating 1,000 Warriors & Service...
Salute to Heroes Gala 2024 – An Evening Celebrating 1,000 Warriors & Service Dogs Friday, March 1, 2024 Warrior/K9 Program 2 min read Salute to Heroes gallery As the sun went down at Sawgrass...
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A Letter to Those Who Brought Me Jake
This is a letter written by Warrior graduate, Sean, from our November 2023 class, to those involved in bringing his Service Dog, Jake, into his life. Dear those who brought me Jake, From the bottom of...
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Hope on the Horizon
Partnerships with Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation and the Broncos are vital to our mission. Hear from Warrior graduate, Eric who was paired with Rocket in 2023, sponsored by Lance McCullers Jr....
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It Felt Meant to Be
It Felt Meant to Be Sunday, May 12, 2024 Warrior Stories, Warrior/K9 Program 2 min read This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the moms and moms-at-heart in our lives. We celebrate Kerry, a Marine Corps...
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K9s For Warriors Hosts Salue To Moms
K9s For Warriors Hosts Salue To Moms Thursday, May 16, 2024 Warrior/K9 Program 2 min read May 3, 2024 – K9s For Warriors hosted the second annual Salute To Moms, celebrating all the women who have...
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From Stray to Statesman: Rocky, the Resilient Rescue Dog, Runs for President
Rocky, a once-stray mixed-breed rescue dog, now a Service Dog in training at K9s For Warriors, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House. This is a true underdog story! Rocky’s...
View ArticleYou Made It Possible: 1,000 Warriors!
Meet the 1,000th Warrior & Service Dog Team! Celebrating every pairing that paved the way. Your support has brought us so far. Thanks to friends like you, our March 2024 class of graduating...
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It Comes Down to One Word: FREEDOM
After defending the freedom of others, James found himself held captive to the effects of PTSD. Thanks to his Service Dog, Scottie, and supporters like you, he’s found the freedom to live again....
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Warrior Shilo Found a New Way To Live
You showed Shilo healing, when other treatments could not. When Shilo was matched with her Service Dog, Javelin, she had just been medically retired after serving 17 years in the Arkansas Air National...
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Asking for Help Changed My Life
When he served in the Army, Jeff was the go-to guy for emergencies. As a Combat Medic assigned to the Infantry in Afghanistan, he kept the unit safe and healthy when the worst happened. In his own...
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Beyond the Badge: How Therapy Dogs Support First Responders
At K9s For Warriors, we see the healing power dogs have on our Veterans every day. As part of our mission, we extend that support to first responders: law enforcement officers, firefighters,...
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“I know where I am is better than where I was”: How Service Dogs Are Saving...
*The following content contains detailed accounts of suicidal thoughts and ideation that some readers may find disturbing.* On average, 20 Veterans a day take their own lives. This alarming statistic...
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