K9 Cody is a local working dog here in the Tidewater of Virginia. In fact, if you’ve been to Busch Gardens over the past few years, you’ve probably seen her.
She started life as an explosive detection dog and made her way back to the states where she’s been all over the place.
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® is an annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes America’s Hero Dogs.
Vote at herodogawards.org/dog/k-9-cody.
Ultimate Direction, the company that started the running pack trend, has introduced a Dog Vest.
Features:
• Two large main pockets on either side that expand from 7.2L to 8.6L
• Side stash pockets for easy access to bags or leash
• Included collapsible bowl for water and food
• Multi-point harness adjustment for a secure fit
• Ring on top and front for secure leash attachment
• Zippered bottle pockets for extra security
ultimatedirection.com/dog-vest
Wash., D.C. – American Humane today applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act, H.R. 4305. The PAWS Act underscores the critical role trained service dogs play in helping veterans recover from post-deployment mental health issues.
“We are thrilled to see the House pass the PAWS Act which validates what we at American Humane have long believed – trained service dogs are critical to helping veterans in need,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane President and CEO. “Our Pups4Patriots program has been saving lives on both ends of the leash for years. Today’s action by the House will spur much needed attention in this space and help veterans and their canine heroes live more fulfilled, healthier lives.”
Much like American Humane’s Pups4Patriots program, which identifies dogs in need of forever homes and trains them to be lifesaving service dogs free of charge for veterans with Post Traumatic Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury, the PAWS Act would ultimately pair and train vets suffering from post-deployment mental health issues with service dogs also in need of training.
“The process of obtaining a PTS service dog is lengthy and costly, a cost that is out of reach for many veterans,” Ganzert said. “We cannot thank Congress enough for working to ensure even more veterans have access to the life-saving love only our four-legged friends can provide. This is long overdue.”
With too few trained service dogs available for our service men and women in need, American Humane is proud to provide critically necessary training and service dogs to veterans.
Agilite will be launching their new K19 Plate Carrier System and other new products at SHOT Show 2020-Come by the Agilite booth (Booth #20659) to see the latest warfighter equipment from Israel.
A little over a year ago we shared a Whiskey-5 for Hero Labradors. They are a Veteran fun non-profit that produces QUALITY, genetically sound, AKC registered Labradors with AKC Champion bloodlines. They select, raise, and breed our girls (and one boy) to produce very high quality pups. Then, they select service dog training programs worthy of our dogs–and we give these dogs to them, free of charge, with only their guarantee that they train them and donate them to either a disabled veteran, wounded warrior, or first responder (or their family members) who need them.
It’s a worthy cause and they are holding a raffle to find their efforts in 2020.
$25 ticket
Prizes:
New AR 10 custom .308 rifle (Aero Precision)
New AR 15 custom .300 blackout pistol (MagTactical Industries)
Howa model 1500 .223 Rifle (gently used, in excellent condition)
Walking Stick, custom carved and painted, signed by two MOH recipients (Sal Giunta and Clint Romesha… and possibly more!)
Rustic Labrador signs
Book – House to House: signed by the Author, Staff Sergeant David Bellavia
To check out the prizes and to get your raffle tickets, visit www.accelevents.com/e/HeroLabradors
Got a K9 friend at home or at work? Post it on Instagram with the tag #ufproK9. UF PRO will select the 10 best submissions and put them to a vote of the community to decide which ones are the most badass. Owners/handlers of the three leading posts receive a limited-edition K9 Combat Medic patch for free.
Full details here.
