Upcoming Charities of the Month
Feb. 2022 – Operation Underground Railroad
March 2022 – St. Judes
Zeus’ Bounty Charity of the Month
January 2022 – K9s for Warriors
K9S FOR WARRIORS – giving a new “leash” on life to rescue dogs and military heroes.
K9s for Warriors was founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They remain committed to bringing widespread awareness to veterans’ mental health and contributing to policy-level reform.
K9s for Warriors
114 Camp K9 Rd Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 / 904-686-1956 / info@k9sforwarriors.com
Roughly 20 veterans die by suicide every day. Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s for Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the Warriors/K9 team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.
92% of our veteran graduates report a reduction in medication
K9’s for Warriors is the nation’s largest veteran service organization focused on providing highly trained Service Dogs to veterans. Our program is focused on mitigating the debilitating symptoms of service-connected traumas. We validate our methods through tireless research and make breakthroughs every day.
82% of our veteran graduates report reduced suicidal ideation
Successfully guiding a veteran through the K9s for Warriors program and providing them with a Service Dog doesn’t just change the Warrior’s life. It SAVES them.
Real Warriors. Real Stories
The Majority of our K9s are rescued from shelters or surrendered by their owners. In saving these animals from abandonment or euthanasia, we give them purpose. Each pair who graduates from our program represent two lives saved – the Service Dog, and the Warrior.
