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When the Work Ends, the Need Doesn’t

Here’s something most people don’t know about military and law enforcement K9s: retirement doesn’t come with a pension. These dogs spend years, often their entire…

20.05.2026

Remembering Cpl. David Sonka and MPC Flex

Cpl. David Sonka Sonka, a dedicated patriot moved by the actions of 9/11, signed with the Marine Corps in 2008, a week after he turned…

28.04.2026

Paws of Honor and U.S. War Dogs Association Join Forces to Support Retired Military Working Dogs

Paws of Honor and U.S. War Dogs Association Join Forces to Support Retired Military Working Dogs WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA – April 28, 2026 – Paws of Honor…

23.04.2026

The Surgeon Who Gave K9 Abrams a Second Chance at Retirement

When K9 Abrams hung up his vest for the last time, he had already given everything he had. Years of service, years of putting himself…

14.04.2026

The Journey of a Military Working Dog: From Selection to Specialized Training

They detect explosives before soldiers ever see danger. They track suspects through terrain no human could follow. They put themselves between their handler and harm…

04.03.2026

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…

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