Matching Heroes with Heroes
The Dogtopia Foundation exists to let dogs positively change the world, and few causes prove that more powerfully than service dogs for our veterans. Through the Foundation, and from the generosity of our pet parents, we proudly carry that mission right here at Dogtopia of Arlington Heights.
In partnership with K9s for Warriors, rescued shelter dogs are trained as service dogs for military veterans: a life saved to save another. We have sponsored seven of these heroes, and every Warrior in our program has been matched with their service dog, some in as little as a few months.
Every dog we sponsor is one more hero for a hero. Thank you for your service.
MEET OUR SERVICE DOGS
Danny
K9's for Warriors
02/18/2022
Meet Danny, Our 1st Service Dog for a Veteran
Our very first sponsored service dog. After a year of daycare fundraisers, Danny trained for about two months before being paired with his Warrior, Jovauna, an Army veteran, in February 2022. A rescued shelter dog turned life partner.
Meet Danny, Our 1st Service Dog for a Veteran
Our very first sponsored service dog. After a year of daycare fundraisers, Danny trained for about two months before being paired with his Warrior, Jovauna, an Army veteran, in February 2022. A rescued shelter dog turned life partner.
Scout
K9's for Warriors
Introducing SCOUT, OUr 2nd Service Dog for A Veteran!
Scout was placed with his warrior through K9's for Warriors in December of 2022!
Introducing SCOUT, OUr 2nd Service Dog for A Veteran!
Scout was placed with his warrior through K9's for Warriors in December of 2022!
George
K9's for Warriors
December 2023
Meet George, Our 3rd Service Dog for a Veteran
George spent about eight months in training, pushing through a few setbacks to be ready. In December 2023 he was paired with Warrior Robert, an Army veteran from Nebraska.
Meet George, Our 3rd Service Dog for a Veteran
George spent about eight months in training, pushing through a few setbacks to be ready. In December 2023 he was paired with Warrior Robert, an Army veteran from Nebraska.
Remi
K9's for Warriors
10/01/2024
Meet Remi, Our 5th Service Dog for a Veteran
Remi trained for roughly four months before being paired with Warrior Jessica, a Navy veteran, in October 2024. Together they make an inseparable team.
Meet Remi, Our 5th Service Dog for a Veteran
Remi trained for roughly four months before being paired with Warrior Jessica, a Navy veteran, in October 2024. Together they make an inseparable team.
Ghost
K9's for Warriors
07/01/2024
Meet Ghost, Our 4th Service Dog for a Veteran
After about three months of training, Ghost was paired with Warrior Dannie, a Marine Corps veteran, in July 2024. A perfect match from the start.
Meet Ghost, Our 4th Service Dog for a Veteran
After about three months of training, Ghost was paired with Warrior Dannie, a Marine Corps veteran, in July 2024. A perfect match from the start.
Goat
K9's for Warriors
04/01/2025
Meet Goat, Our 6th Service Dog for a Veteran
Goat put in about seven months of training, then found a perfect partner in Warrior Aurora, an Air Force veteran, in April 2025.
Meet Goat, Our 6th Service Dog for a Veteran
Goat put in about seven months of training, then found a perfect partner in Warrior Aurora, an Air Force veteran, in April 2025.
Annie
K9's for Warriors
06/01/2026
Meet Annie, Our 7th Service Dog for a Veteran
Annie, our newest service dog, trained for about three months before being paired with Warrior Fred, a proud Navy veteran, in June 2026, beginning a brand new chapter together.
Meet Annie, Our 7th Service Dog for a Veteran
Annie, our newest service dog, trained for about three months before being paired with Warrior Fred, a proud Navy veteran, in June 2026, beginning a brand new chapter together.
