Mental Health Awareness Month: On the Frontlines
It’s the job of first responders to jump into action when we need help, but who steps in for them? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on those whose well-being is often neglected: people on the frontlines. For nearly five years, K9s For Warriors has been helping first responders get the support they need through a unique method: therapy dogs.
K9s For Warriors Hosts 1st Golf Tournament in Texas
May 16, 2025 – K9s For Warriors hosted its first Golf Tournament in Texas on Friday, bringing the community together for some fun for a good cause. Hosted at Canyon Springs Gold Club in San Antonio, it was a great day to be together. You helped us make a difference in the lives of Veterans and rescue dogs.
K9s For Warriors Hosts Annual Salute To Moms Event
May 2, 2025 – K9s For Warriors hosted its annual Salute To Moms event on Friday night, celebrating all the women who have left their mark on our organization and our women Warriors. The event took place at our Headquarters in Ponte Vedra, FL with a Kentucky Derby theme.
A Selfless Commitment
As a mother and grandmother, Jennifer embodies strength and dedication. This Warrior spirit extends beyond her family life. As an Air Force Veteran who served in Security Forces, Jennifer also made a selfless commitment to her country.
Dog Day: A Day That Changes Lives
Dog Day is a special day our Veterans never forget. It’s the day they finally get to meet their new Service Dog. The moment they meet their battle buddy, all their fears melt away, and hope begins to take shape.
A Vital Link to Mental Health
For U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kele, the transition following military service was overwhelming. “Going from the Marine Corps to the civilian world was an absolute nightmare,” he says. After serving as an infantryman in Afghanistan and Japan, Kele found himself struggling with PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Overcoming MST: How a Service Dog Helped One Warrior Reclaim Her Life
Toye joined the Marine Corps to escape the abuse in her small hometown. What she didn’t know was her enlistment would start another cycle of trauma and hardship. This is her story of overcoming the unthinkable, thanks to her inner strength and her Service Dog, Bake.
K9s For Warriors Hosts Annual Clay Shoot
K9s For Warriors marked its 14-year anniversary with the fifth annual K9s For Warriors Clay Shoot, raising enough money to sponsor a Warrior and Service Dog team on their journey toward healing and recovery.
She Represents Everything to Me
It’s been nearly seven years since Becca arrived at K9s For Warriors and met her Service Dog, Bobbi. Becca says the Yellow Lab represents her road to recovery.
“There is so much gratitude”: the House Mom Role at K9s For Warriors
Veterans who come to K9s For Warriors are often stepping out of their comfort zone.
It can be daunting to arrive at a new place, live in an unfamiliar environment with several new people for three weeks. All the while, these Veterans are learning how to navigate life with a new Service Dog and welcome a new member into their family.
Luckily, someone is already on campus to cheer them on.