Even Heroes Need Heroes
We are committed to uniting service dogs with military veterans. We do this by generating awareness of the benefits of service dogs, and hosting fundraisers throughout the year so we can help sponsor their training. Thanks to the continuous generosity of our pet parents and community supporters, we're making an impact.
We're honored to highlight our furry, four-legged heroes who have graduated from training as loyal, hardworking companions for the brave men and women who served our country. It's hard work to become a service dog for a veteran and only the best make the cut. The need for service dogs among veterans is great and with your support, we hope to sponsor many more.
MEET OUR SERVICE DOGS
Whiskey Bravo
K9s for Warriors
06/23/2022
Whiskey Bravo is a sponsored service dog for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Whiskey Bravo:
It is with great pleasure that we share our super smart, fun-sized dude Whiskey Bravo has already passed his final skills test with flying colors and has been paired with his Warrior, Destiny, who is an Army veteran from Pennsylvania! They are a great pair already and are doing so well as they train and build their bond together!
Whiskey Bravo is a sponsored service dog for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Whiskey Bravo:
It is with great pleasure that we share our super smart, fun-sized dude Whiskey Bravo has already passed his final skills test with flying colors and has been paired with his Warrior, Destiny, who is an Army veteran from Pennsylvania! They are a great pair already and are doing so well as they train and build their bond together!
Spencer
K9s for Warriors
06/22/2023
Spencer is a sponsored service dog for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Whiskey Bravo:
We are thrilled to announce that Spencer has passed his final skills testing and has been called up to meet his Warrior! Her name is Amber and she is an Air Force Veteran from Texas. They are already the best of friends and they're only getting closer the more they train and build their bond together!
Spencer is a sponsored service dog for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Whiskey Bravo:
We are thrilled to announce that Spencer has passed his final skills testing and has been called up to meet his Warrior! Her name is Amber and she is an Air Force Veteran from Texas. They are already the best of friends and they're only getting closer the more they train and build their bond together!
Beacon
K9s for Warriors
Beacon is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Beacon's training:
We are pleased to announce that Beacon has passed his skills training test and has been paired with his Warrior named Kyle who is a Navy veteran from California! We wish them both the very best and can't thank our Pet Parents enough for their generous donations along the way!
Beacon is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Beacon's training:
We are pleased to announce that Beacon has passed his skills training test and has been paired with his Warrior named Kyle who is a Navy veteran from California! We wish them both the very best and can't thank our Pet Parents enough for their generous donations along the way!
Eugene
K9s for Warriors
Eugene is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Eugene's training:
We are excited to finally announce the exciting news the news that Eugene has passed his final skills testing and has officially been paired with his Warrior! Eugene's Warrior is a Marine from MS named Zephaniah. We wish them both the very best as they embark on their next adventure together!
Eugene is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Eugene's training:
We are excited to finally announce the exciting news the news that Eugene has passed his final skills testing and has officially been paired with his Warrior! Eugene's Warrior is a Marine from MS named Zephaniah. We wish them both the very best as they embark on their next adventure together!
Stryker
K9s for Warriors
Stryker is a sponsored service dog for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Stryker's training:
We are excited to finally announce the exciting news the news that Stryker has passed his final skills testing and has officially been paired with his Warrior! Stryker’s Warrior’s name is Jesse and he is an Army veteran from NC. We wish them both the very best as they embark on their next adventure together!
Stryker is a sponsored service dog for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Below is the most recent update on Stryker's training:
We are excited to finally announce the exciting news the news that Stryker has passed his final skills testing and has officially been paired with his Warrior! Stryker’s Warrior’s name is Jesse and he is an Army veteran from NC. We wish them both the very best as they embark on their next adventure together!
Chas
K9s for Warriors
Chas is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Chas' training:
Hi there! It's me, your furry friend, wagging my tail to give you a big update! Woof! So, let me tell you how things are going with my training to become a service dog for veterans with PTSD. When we're out and about, I'm getting better at keeping my focus, even with all the exciting things happening around me. Sometimes there are loud noises or lots of people, but I'm learning to stay calm and focused on my trainer. It's like a fun game to me!
When things get overwhelming, like if there's a sudden loud noise, I remember my training and know what to do. My trainers say I'm doing great and that I'll be ready to help my veteran soon.
I know my training is important because it will help me take care of my veteran when they need me most. I can't wait to be by their side, bringing them comfort and support every step of the way. Thanks for believing in me and helping me on this amazing journey!
Wagging my tail and giving you big, slobbery doggie kisses,
Chas
Chas is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Chas' training:
Hi there! It's me, your furry friend, wagging my tail to give you a big update! Woof! So, let me tell you how things are going with my training to become a service dog for veterans with PTSD. When we're out and about, I'm getting better at keeping my focus, even with all the exciting things happening around me. Sometimes there are loud noises or lots of people, but I'm learning to stay calm and focused on my trainer. It's like a fun game to me!
When things get overwhelming, like if there's a sudden loud noise, I remember my training and know what to do. My trainers say I'm doing great and that I'll be ready to help my veteran soon.
I know my training is important because it will help me take care of my veteran when they need me most. I can't wait to be by their side, bringing them comfort and support every step of the way. Thanks for believing in me and helping me on this amazing journey!
Wagging my tail and giving you big, slobbery doggie kisses,
Chas
Private is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Private's training:
Woof! It's me, your sponsored service dog, wagging my tail to give you an update on all the pawsome progress I've been making. I've been working really hard on focusing – you know, staring at important things and not wanting to say hello to everyone (although they're quite tempting!).
In public, I'm becoming a real pro. I strut my stuff like a superstar, making my way through crowds with ease. People even stop to pet me, and I try my best to stay focused on my job. It's like being a celebrity in the dog world! My trainers tell me that my progress in public access is helping me become the best service dog I can be for my future veteran friend. They say I'm learning to stay focused and help in different situations. I've got the "stay cool under pressure" thing down! The training isn't just about me, though. It's about being the best buddy for my veteran. They tell me that by mastering focus and handling public places, I'll be the perfect sidekick to help them through tough times. I'm excited to be the hero they need!
Thanks for being my paw-some sponsor. Your support means the world to me (and my veteran friend).
Wags and woofs,
Private
Private is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Private's training:
Woof! It's me, your sponsored service dog, wagging my tail to give you an update on all the pawsome progress I've been making. I've been working really hard on focusing – you know, staring at important things and not wanting to say hello to everyone (although they're quite tempting!).
In public, I'm becoming a real pro. I strut my stuff like a superstar, making my way through crowds with ease. People even stop to pet me, and I try my best to stay focused on my job. It's like being a celebrity in the dog world! My trainers tell me that my progress in public access is helping me become the best service dog I can be for my future veteran friend. They say I'm learning to stay focused and help in different situations. I've got the "stay cool under pressure" thing down! The training isn't just about me, though. It's about being the best buddy for my veteran. They tell me that by mastering focus and handling public places, I'll be the perfect sidekick to help them through tough times. I'm excited to be the hero they need!
Thanks for being my paw-some sponsor. Your support means the world to me (and my veteran friend).
Wags and woofs,
Private
Polar is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Polar's training:
Hi guys!! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update on my service dog training.
I have been making remarkable progress in my training journey. Over the past few weeks, I have been diligently working on mastering essential commands, my ability to be in public places with ease, and specialized tasks to assist my future handler effectively. I have become very accustomed to crate training and settles for long periods of time. I am walking closely and attentively beside my handler, maintaining proper pace and position with impressive consistency, sitting automatically when my person stops. One of my most significant achievements is the remarkable progress in impulse control. Through reptations and treats, I have learned to resist distractions and impulses, demonstrating patience and self-control even in challenging situations. This achievement is crucial for my role as a service dog, as it ensures I can focus on my tasks and responsibilities despite various stimuli in my warrior’s world. My trainer says my commitment to training reflects my genuine desire to assist and support my future handler to the best of my abilities.
I do have a small tendency to like to say hi to people when they come into a room... and maybe grab things that don’t belong to me… like baseball bats haha! We are working on that with an emphasis on low distraction outings and staying on campus. I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and belief in this awesome little poodle’s potential. Your contributions have played a vital role in my journey, enabling me to reach new heights in training and preparation for this important role as a service dog.
Thank you! Belly rubs and treats,
Polar
Polar is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with K9s for Warriors. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Polar's training:
Hi guys!! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update on my service dog training.
I have been making remarkable progress in my training journey. Over the past few weeks, I have been diligently working on mastering essential commands, my ability to be in public places with ease, and specialized tasks to assist my future handler effectively. I have become very accustomed to crate training and settles for long periods of time. I am walking closely and attentively beside my handler, maintaining proper pace and position with impressive consistency, sitting automatically when my person stops. One of my most significant achievements is the remarkable progress in impulse control. Through reptations and treats, I have learned to resist distractions and impulses, demonstrating patience and self-control even in challenging situations. This achievement is crucial for my role as a service dog, as it ensures I can focus on my tasks and responsibilities despite various stimuli in my warrior’s world. My trainer says my commitment to training reflects my genuine desire to assist and support my future handler to the best of my abilities.
I do have a small tendency to like to say hi to people when they come into a room... and maybe grab things that don’t belong to me… like baseball bats haha! We are working on that with an emphasis on low distraction outings and staying on campus. I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and belief in this awesome little poodle’s potential. Your contributions have played a vital role in my journey, enabling me to reach new heights in training and preparation for this important role as a service dog.
Thank you! Belly rubs and treats,
Polar
Adelaide is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with Canine Companions. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Adelaide's training:
During her time with her dedicated volunteer puppy raisers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Adelaide has mastered crucial foundational cues, laying a strong groundwork for her upcoming professional training. Over 18 months, she has been exposed to new experiences, from bustling train rides and movie theaters to various animals, office environments, and school environments with children. Each interaction has contributed to Adelaide's growth and readiness for the next phase.
Under the guidance of her puppy raisers, Adelaide has thrived in an environment filled with socialization, puppy classes, enriching playtime, and, of course, boundless affection! Now, she is ready to embark on her journey into professional training, where she will collaborate closely with one of Canine Companions expert trainers to master the 45 essential tasks she will perform as a service dog.
As Adelaide transitions into this new chapter, we wish Adelaide good luck in her next journey and can’t wait to see what professional training holds for her.
Adelaide is a sponsored service dog in training for a Veteran through our Dogtopia Foundation partnership with Canine Companions. All proceeds from our weekly treat days, photo parties and other exciting events go directly towards this incredible Foundation! Here is the most recent update on Adelaide's training:
During her time with her dedicated volunteer puppy raisers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Adelaide has mastered crucial foundational cues, laying a strong groundwork for her upcoming professional training. Over 18 months, she has been exposed to new experiences, from bustling train rides and movie theaters to various animals, office environments, and school environments with children. Each interaction has contributed to Adelaide's growth and readiness for the next phase.
Under the guidance of her puppy raisers, Adelaide has thrived in an environment filled with socialization, puppy classes, enriching playtime, and, of course, boundless affection! Now, she is ready to embark on her journey into professional training, where she will collaborate closely with one of Canine Companions expert trainers to master the 45 essential tasks she will perform as a service dog.
As Adelaide transitions into this new chapter, we wish Adelaide good luck in her next journey and can’t wait to see what professional training holds for her.
