Paws of Honor – Helping Retired K9 Heroes Get the Support They Deserve
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Paws of Honor
Retired Military & Law Enforcement Canine Nonprofit
The goal of Paws of Honor (POH) is to provide veterinary care and products at no charge* for retired military and law enforcement K-9’s across America that have served our country, locally or globally. Retired K-9s deserve accessible, high-quality veterinary care in return for their commitment and sacrifice for our country.
The monetary burden associated with veterinary care should not fall on the shoulders of the officer/handler/owner once the K-9 has been decommissioned.
*Based on the availability of charitable contributions.
Your Impact on our K9 Heroes
SPECIALTY FOOD
Selecting this will provide 1 retired K9 with their monthly regular or speciality food
$50
MONTHLY MEDS
Selecting this will provide Monthly Meds to 1 Canine enrolled in our program.
$100
YEARLY EXAM
Selecting this provides a routine senior wellness exam for 1 enrolled canine.
$150
K9 Hero Spotlight
Billi
Billi is the sweetest K9. Billi has ears that are made of velvet. He will run to the closest person after receiving his reward for all the love and attention. Read more…
Rrusso
Rrusso graduated in the first PSC course at Lackland AFB with 7 other teams. Bred from a strong littler, 2 other siblings graduated from the same course. Read more…
Molly S
K-9 Molly retired in November 2022. She was a drug detection K-9 for the Montville Police for many years. She enjoys all types of treats and food especially because when she was on the job she was a food reward K-9. Read more…
Poker
Worked for the Department of Defense, loves Nylabones, kongs, tennis balls. Loves playing with his other 4-legged brothers and sisters and going to the park with his human brothers. During his time, he completed exactly 700 deployments and searched 10’s of thousands of vehicles. Read more…
Fredy
MWD Fredy was assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia as a drug detector dog. MWD Fredy had three finds during his career onboard NWSY. He loves to play with toys and really loves to play in the pool or play with the water hose. Read more…
Max B.
K9 Max served as an Explosive Detection Dog for 5.5 years providing protection to the United States Federal Government under the Department of Defense. Max has gotten to travel across the country, even to the Aloha state of Hawaii! In retirement, he enjoys couch surfing and chasing rabbits in the backyard. Read more…
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Challenges Faced by Retired Canines
Retired military and police dogs face several challenges, both physically and mentally, as they transition from active service to
Help Retired Heroes Get the Care They Deserve
Your support helps retired working dogs that proudly served our nation! Military, government agency and retired police dogs deserve a
Shelter Dog Turned K9 Hero
K9 Jet – Shelter dog to explosive detection K9! Meet K9 Jet who served with the Auraria Campus Police
2nd annual tribute workout in honor of Harrisburg Police K-9 Zoe held this weekend
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Steel Lotus Fitness Company held its 2nd annual tribute workout this weekend in memory of
Steel Lotus Fitness to Raise Money for Harrisburg Police K9
(WHTM)– Tuesday’s hometown heroes are paying tribute and giving back to local law enforcement. Steel Lotus Fitness Company is
Law enforcement officers and police dogs deserve our support
New bill would alleviate K-9 handlers’ financial strain. There are about 50,000 active police dogs in the United States.
Big Barker Announces Partnership with Paws of Honor to Mark National K9 Veterans Day on March 13
In honor of National K9 Veterans Day, Big Barker, U.S. maker of luxury orthopedic dog beds, is announcing its
K9 Josie’s End of Watch
K9 Josie, a veteran of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Conservation Police K9 force, sadly passed away
Colorado Springs non-profit helps retired working dogs in honor of Secret Service K9
K9 Hurricane, an almost 15-year-old Belgian Malinois, is now retired and enjoys a slower life here in Colorado Springs
Paw Power Nutrition Chooses Paws of Honor for December Donation
Every month Paw Power Nutrition donates to help buy food, medicine, supplies, and finance vet visits for rescue dogs
Featured Partners
Springfield Distillery is the creator of Paws of Honor Limited Edition Single Barrel Aged Whisky & Bourbon. Every barrel sold helps support Paw of Honor. Learn more & purchase.
Hurricane’s Heroes provides retired law enforcement and military dogs with subsidized veterinary care so they can live the long and healthy life they deserve. Learn more.
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