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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 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…

 

K9 Caki

Caki

Caki is a high energy extremely devoted canine. Once he was on odor there was no stopping him to get to the source of origin. He is a great road warrior also. We have traveled to Charlotte, NC, and Orlando, Fl to support summer rushes. Read more…

 

K9 Jordy

Jordy

Jordy is a 10 year old Belgian Malinois! During Jordy’s career, he worked at the White House, Camp David, and private residences of President Trump and President Biden. He is a lover of sleeping, his yellow ball, and his favorite treat is steak fat. Read more…

 

K9 Sky-Schunk

Sky-Schunk

Sky-Schunk is named in honor of Edward Schunk, who worked at World Trade Center Tower 1 and passed away on 9/11/2001. Sky served at Newark Liberty International for 4 years before being retired. Sky loves to play ball in his yard and go swimming in his handlers pool during the hot summer days. Sky loves snacking on apples, watermelon or cantaloupe! Read more…

 

K9 Lola

Lola

K9 Lola X440 is a retired TSA NEDCTP single purpose K9 trained in the detection of explosives and explosives material. She worked at the Greater Rochester International Airport out of Rochester, NY for approximately 6 years. Read more…

 

K9 Bryson

Bryson

K9 Bryson worked for the Loudoun County Sheriff for four years before retiring. During this time, he had multiple finds of narcotics and assisted with taking multiple people into custody. In his retirement, KONG IS LIFE! He doesn’t go anywhere without it. Read more…

 

News

What People Are Saying About Paws of Honor

What grade do you think we’ve earned when it comes to providing veterinary care for our four-legged heroes, at no cost to their owners?

 

A:96%

B:4%

C:0%

D:0%

Who Can We Help

Have you ever been in a situation in which your pet needed veterinary care you either couldn’t afford or had great difficulty affording?

 

Yes 96%

No 4%

What We Do Best

Are you aware of any other organization that provides free medical care to retired military or law enforcement K9s?

 

Yes 88%

No 12%

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.