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Paws of Honor – Helping Retired K9 Heroes Get the Support They Deserve

Nationwide Support

K9’S ENROLLED SINCE 2015

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FUNDING PROVIDED (In Millions)

AVERAGE COST (In dollars)

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Veterinary Service for Retired K9 Veterans

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K9 Heroes

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

K9 Billi TSA Explosive Detection

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…

 

K9 Rrusso - Transportation Security

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…

 

K9 Molly - Drug Detection

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 - Department of Defense

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 - Narcotics Detection

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…

 

K9 Max

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…

 

News

Did you know?

Most people are not aware that unlike their soldier or police officer partners, when military 4-legged heroes must retire due to age or serious injuries in the line of duty serving our country, the cost of their veterinary care when they most need it — and can be costly — just stops. That is because they are considered “equipment.”

Were you aware of this?

 

Yes 78%

No 22%

What do you think?

Most often their soldier or police officer companion will keep their retired or injured K9 partner as a family pet. But being faced with very costly vet bills many of them cannot afford it, and as a last resort these K9 heroes can be put down.

Do you think federal and state legislators should help provide adequate funding to provide veterinary care costs for these incredible dogs for serving the public?

 

Yes 87%

No 13%

Do you have a pet?

Do you have, or ever had, a pet companion?

Yes 88%

No 14%

 

If yes, what?

Dog 70%

Cat 60%

Other 15%

Would you donate?

We here at Paws of Honor have partnered with many veterinarians around the country who are helping us by providing surgical procedures and wellness exams at no charge or reduced costs. But we must still cover the HUGE costs of supplies like bandaging/gauze, syringes, suturing materials, surgical scrub, gloves, masks, disinfecting solutions, etc. In 2021, we provided over $618,000 in free medical care for these K9 heroes. But we have many more to help and need to expand our efforts this year.

The list of the supplies we need to care for these K9 heroes is too long to list. But we go through them quickly. Will you consider a donation that can help us cover some of the costs for many of these needed supplies?

Yes 78%

No 18%

Featured Partners

Springfield Distillery

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

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.

Working Dog Coffee Company
The Working Dog Coffee Co. provides roasted-to-order, specialty coffees and related merchandise, in support of rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of our working class canines. Learn more & purchase.

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Joining Forces...

Hurricane’s Heroes has joined forces with Paws of Honor to help retired Military and Law Enforcement working K9s across the country receive the veterinary care they deserve.