SERVING ACTIVE AND RETIRED POLICE K-9s - WORKING DOGS - SERVICE DOGS

MISSION: Working to protect and improve the lives and well-being of working and retired police, search and rescue, and service dogs through outreach, advocacy, education and support.

The Situation

President of NK9WD

Does it bother you when you hear our faithful Working Dogs referred to as “equipment" instead of officers or partners?

This language is prevalent in our local law enforcement offices, in our military and among the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol, the largest canine users in the United States.

It is a fact that the majority of the K-9s that serve to protect the general public are discharged from duty with absolutely NO BENEFITS. The lucky ones get adopted by their human partners while the not so fortunate are put to sleep.

It is outrageous that the general consensus among officials at various levels of government seems to be that “their pension is sitting nicely by the fireplace with their handler.”

Who helps the handler if their loyal partner needs medical attention or a special diet as a result of his service to the public? WE DO! THE NATIONAL K-9 WORKING DOG! 

The NK9WD was established to help the adopting families with the expenses that go with keeping a highly specialized community servant comfortable in their retirement years.

The Solution

 

The National K-9 Working Dog, Inc. is busy identifying Working Dogs across the country so we can better serve them when they reach retirement age. It is our goal to assist as many police K-9s as possible. By combining your generous donations and our database of Working Dogs, no retired working dog should ever have to suffer discomfort or premature death because of lack of financial support. Click here for more information about our organization.

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With your help we can ensure a comfortable and healthy future for our Working Dogs

DONATE

Give a one-time gift to the NK9WD and receive a thank-you gift for any donation over $30. Your donation will be put to work immediately to help make our nations Working Dogs as comfortable as we can. Click here to donate now!

become a member

Become a member of the NK9WD for just $50! When you do, you'll not only be helping to keep our retired K-9's health, but you'll also receive a free gift! As a member you'll also receive many benefits throughout the year. Click here to see the various membership levels available!

sponsorships

For donations over $5,000, you choose the state where you want your donation used. Benefits include all of the standard membership benefits as well as many special  upgraded benefits. Click here to explore the benefits of this honor!

Thank you for your support. 

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Definitions

Working Dogs

For our purpose, working dogs are limited to dogs in the employ of a law enforcement unit; such as Police K-9’s, Search and Rescue Dogs or Cadaver Dogs.

Service Dogs

Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities; such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other special tasks.

Pets

All other animals that we love and care for who provide us with their companionship, loyalty and never ending love.