You Gave Tim a New Leash on Life
The holidays leave little to celebrate when you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Just ask Tim, an Army Veteran from South Carolina. Before he found K9s For Warriors, he could barely leave his house. He wanted to socialize, but his PTSD symptoms made him feel like a burden to others. He says that for 15 years, he felt like he hadn’t really lived at all.
Skonce Was a Stray Dog. You Helped Us Give Him Purpose.
Skonce used to live on the streets. He found a temporary home by a motel in Brunswick, Georgia before someone found him and took him to a shelter.
He Changed Our Lives
This is a personal account written by Ashley, the wife of one of our Warrior/K9 teams, Miles & Frisco.
I’m Learning to Embrace the Person I Am
For years after retirement, I buried my wartime experiences. Anger, outbursts and distrust became a daily reality, something I felt I just had to endure.
A series of life events woke me up to the need for a deeper approach. I started equine therapy and met other Veterans with Service Dogs. Witnessing their unconditional love
sparked a change within me. It wasn’t just about feeling better about my life, it was about rediscovering self-worth.
Confidence and Freedom to Live
September 12, 2001 — the day Ryan Jackson’s life was changed forever.
Jackson, still a senior in high school at the time, remembers the horror of watching the towers go down. The deadliest terror attack in U.S. history.
The very next day, he was in the U.S. Army recruiter’s office, signing his name on the dotted line.
Warrior David Says He’s “Living Proof” of Your Impact
“Have you seen Forest Gump?” asked 17-year U.S Marine Corps veteran Keith Hudson.
“It felt like I was running and running, and I couldn’t stop.”
14 jobs. Three divorces. Financial turmoil.
Returning to civilian life was not easy.
2024 Golf Tournament Highlights
Thank you to all of our supporters. We hope you enjoyed our 4th Annual Golf tournament, contests, and company of fellow veteran supporters.
Salute to Service Dogs: Celebrating National Service Dog Day
After 16 years of service in the military, in 2016, my husband was medically retired due to physical injuries, hearing loss, a TBI and PTSD. While he served in the military, he deployed overseas 4 times; was away often for multiple field missions, he trained with the National Guard for overseas missions (which involved a lot of travel to different states), and having to attend many funeral details. While serving his tours overseas, my husband fought many battles, and was forced to face death repeatedly, more than anyone should ever have too.
“I know where I am is better than where I was”: How Service Dogs Are Saving Veteran Lives
On average, 20 Veterans a day take their own lives.
This alarming statistic represents a need for change. Many of those who selflessly served our country are struggling in silence. These brave men and women faced extraordinary challenges on and off the battlefield.
Too often, the battles come home with them… invisible, potentially deadly, yet preventable.
Beyond the Badge: How Therapy Dogs Support First Responders
At K9s For Warriors, we see the healing power dogs have on our Veterans every day. As part of our mission, we extend that support to first responders: law enforcement officers, firefighters, dispatchers and those who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events in the line of duty.
The Station Dog program was born out of a need to bring emotional support to those on the front lines.