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Paws of Honor "Roxie"
Tell us about Roxie, your relationship with her, her personality, and what kind of dog she is! Roxie was my 3rd working dog with the United States Capitol Police (USCP)
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog: Paws of Honor
Big Barker – Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog, was stationed at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia from 2014-2015 and then transferred to Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Virginia from 2015-2019 before he retired. Cezar is a ten-year-old German Shepard.
Paws of Honor: K9 Maggie
Big Barker – Maggie got her bed and is LOVING it!!! Maggie is an 11-year-old chocolate Lab and is a retired Explosive Detection canine. Maggie worked at multiple airports across the country to help detect and deter explosives from entering our transportation…
Paws of Honor - K9 Bubba & Jonathan
Big Barker – Bubba is a 12-year-old retired Military Working Dog. She was trained in San Antonio, TX before being assigned to a navy base in the Middle East. Bubba was an explosive detection dog in the Middle East for 9 years. She was assigned to Naval…
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 on January 29. Josie, who worked as a K9 with partner Conservation Police Sergeant Wes Billings, began her service in January...
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 but, before he moved here, he worked at the White House as part of the United States Secret Service. K9 Hurricane, and his...
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 and shelters. Read more about Paw Power Nutrition here: https://pawpowernutrition.com....
A lady of law enforcement: Southwest Virginia remembers DWR K9 Josie
SWVA Today, Jeff Simmons A good dog is gone. Known to children and adults throughout Southwest Virginia, retired Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources K9 Josie died on Jan. 29. She was 13. Partnered with Conservation Police Sgt. Wes Billings...
Paws of Honor Receives Major Donation from RHOLC Foundation
Huge thank you to RHOLC Foundation (@rholcfoundation) for their generous donation of $7,500 to our program! YOUR donations are what keeps us being able to help these amazing K9 Heroes! We thank each and everyone of you that helps our mission!
Paws of Honor Featured on YouTube Video for MainStreet Bank
In Spring 2023, five MainStreet Bank employees pooled their employee donation dollars to support Paws of Honor, which provides free medical care to retired service dogs. Hear from Founder Bob Youngblood, who created the organization after...
Paws of Honor Featured in ICYMI: Donation and Volunteer Opportunities with Local Community Organizations
HISTORIC TRIANGLE — As the end of the year approaches and the holiday season arrives, many are looking for ways to assist our local, community nonprofit organizations. Giving Tuesday is an independent nonprofit organization that was created in 2012...
Veterinary Referral Associates Takes Care of Dani, a Retired White House Security Working Canine
Meet Dani, a retired working canine with an incredible story to share! This brave pup has protected the White House grounds and other venues, guarding three presidents throughout his career. Dani faced some challenges this year, starting with...
Dog & Handler Approved – Big Barker Beds
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Dog Days of Summer Brings Canine Lovers Together
It is often said that every dog has its day. That was certainly true at Tre Sorelle Dolce Ice Cream & Italian Ice on Saturday as it hosted the second annual Dog Days of Summer, attracting pet lovers and more than 30 vendors to the day-long...