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The Explosion That Couldn’t Break Them: K9 Cobra’s Afghanistan Story

Who Is K9 Cobra? When we think of the heroes who served on the frontlines, we often picture the brave men and women in uniform…

04.03.2026

From Bomb Detection to Recovery: K9 Jude’s New Mission Is Healing

Who Is K9 Jude? Some dogs leave paw prints in your mind and heart that never quite fade. Such is the story of hero K9…

04.03.2026

The Desert Search K9 Dog Who Learned To Love Snow

Who Is K9 Gama? If you’ve ever stood in the Sonoran Desert in the middle of summer, then you know how unforgiving that landscape can…

04.03.2026

The Hardest Gift: Giving K9 Jäger Comfort Instead of More Procedures

It is with heavy hearts that we at Paws of Honor share the passing of one of our most beloved four legged heroes, K9 Jäger…

10.02.2026

From Holland to Patrol Dog: Kobe’s Life After Service

Who Is K9 Kobe? Paws of Honor sees many heroes, but when K-9 Kobe arrived from Holland as a young Belgian Malinois, he carried with…

10.02.2026

Protecting Diplomacy: K9 Tank at the State Department

Who is K9 Tank? Before he became a master of couch snuggling and a special face at Paws of Honor, K9 Tank had a very…

10.02.2026

From Service K9 Dog To Sanctuary – An Astonishing Detection Career

Who is K9 Coach? Before landing in the care of Paws of Honor, K9 Coach, a handsome 10-year-old Labrador Retriever, served on the front lines…

13.11.2025

K9 Apache – From Getting Shot to Stealing Bacon Off the Counter

Who is Apache? K9 Apache, a Belgian Malinois, served 8 years with the Indiana State Police as a patrol and narcotics detection K9. Apache worked…

13.11.2025

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 happy, healthy retirement alongside the handlers…

30.10.2025

How We Help Retired K9’s!

We get asked a lot, “What exactly do you do?” here at Paws of Honor. Our mission statement beings with “The goal of Paws of…

16.09.2025

K9 Jet – Shelter dog to explosive detection K9!

Shelter Dog Turned K9 Hero Meet K9 Jet who served with the Auraria Campus Police Department as an Explosive Detection K9. Before donning his uniform…

16.09.2025

Challenges Faced by Retired Canines

Retired military and police dogs face several challenges, both physically and mentally, as they transition from active service to retirement. Physical Challenges: Mental and Emotional…

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