Our Locations
K9s For Warriors has multiple facilities with various business functions all working toward the same goal of giving our veterans a new leash on life.
National Headquarters
Ponte Vedra, FL
114 Camp K9 Rd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Service Dogs-in-training live here year-round in a state-of-the-art environment that includes 67 climate-controlled stalls in two kennels, nine enclosed dog parks for training and play, along with a bone-shaped pool. This location also serves as the primary facility for Warriors to train and be paired with Service Dogs. Amenities for program participants include Warrior suites, a full kitchen, dining hall, and lounge.
A portion of our 27,000 square foot national headquarters facility has been designated as the Chartrand Family Warrior Resource Center. Here we drive multiple allied endeavors from a single location. Advocacy organizations like the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans and Service Dog Pass and The Fire Watch.
Additionally, the facility includes a four-unit residential training center for program graduates needing recertification or pairing with a new K9 upon the retirement of their initial Service Dog.
Gold Family Campus
Alachua, FL
11317 NW 199 Ave., Alachua, FL 32615
This 67-acre property in Central Florida was donated to K9s For Warriors by the Gold family in 2017, with the campus officially opening in 2018. A converted nine-bedroom home serves as a multi-purpose training facility, including suites and other amenities for veterans participating in the program. Additionally, the campus serves as the current location for the organization’s K9 trainer apprenticeship program. K9s and Warriors alike enjoy the free space, beautiful lake, and pecan orchard.
Petco Love K9 Center
San Antonio, Texas
4630 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227
A southwestern United States hub for K9s For Warriors. The Petco Love K9 Center represents a collaboration between K9s For Warriors and Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation) nonprofit organization, along with the city of San Antonio. This 5,000 square foot facility houses 30 kennels on three acres of land adjacent to San Antonio Animal Care Services. The primary focus of this location is to save larger, hard-to-rescue K9s. These future Service Dogs will receive basic training in preparation for helping a veteran heal. Once ready, they will be transported to our headquarters to receive formal training.
Davis Family Mega Kennel
Ponte Vedra, FL
70 Warrior Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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Located on six acres of generously donated land near our Shari Duval National Headquarters, this facility will be home to K9s For Warriors’ Davis Family mega kennel. As one of the nation’s largest kennels, this location will have the capability of housing more than 150 Service Dogs-in-training. These animals will be given exceptional veterinary care and participate in rigorous training in advance of being paired with Warriors to help return them to a life of dignity and independence.
K9s For Warriors
Phoenix, Arizona
600 N 40th St Phoenix, AZ 85008
- In 2022, K9s For Warriors established Arizona as the headquarters for its West Coast Operations. Nestled within the Heidi’s Village complex, K9s For Warriors has 40 kennel runs, training space and use of common spaces.
- K9s plans to hire and train 30-50 new employees including: dog behaviorists, dog trainers, kennel caretakers, veterinary staff, support staff. For our latest openings, visit k9sforwarriors.org/careers
- The Phoenix campus will also include the K9 Trainer Apprenticeship Program and future development includes a Warrior facility.