K-9 Yoube

Program Member #107

K-9 Yoube was our National Ambassador. She was an eleven-year-old Dutch Shepherd retired Narcotics Detection K-9. She was our third National Ambassador and 107th Program Member, having followed in the pawsteps of our first two National Ambassadors, Flash and Axel. Yoube came to us from the Chattanooga Police Department K-9 Unit. She was separated from her Handler and had nowhere to go. After nearly four years of service to our organization, she lost her ability to walk.

Here are some words from our Founder, Jason Johnson:

"I made many promises to Yoube before she went. I promised that we would carry on her legacy everyday at Project K-9 Hero. Her song and children’s book are in their final phases. While it’s sad she won’t be here to see their success, she doesn’t need to see it, she lived it! I promised her that I will never let her hard work be forgotten, and all of the initiatives we started together, like our Rehabilitation & Rehoming Facility, I will see through completion. I also promised her that I would make sure that K-9 Rikki, would fill her paws and take over her role as our National Ambassador.

For just over the last four years, Yoube and I did so many great things together. She had the responsibility when I selected her for this role to live up to the legacies of K-9 Flash and K-9 Axel. I can certainly say with all my heart that she did that and then some. One day, there will be a life size statue of Yoube right along side those two at PK9H HQ, as she has fully earned it!

Yoube was loved by many, and she inspired others to fight through their own issues. That is Yoube’s legacy, and what made her one of the most beloved Police K-9s in the world! Thank you all again, and we will ensure that K-9 Yoube is Never Forgotten!"

Yoube was very special to all of our staff. She will be missed.

July 7th, 2013 - December 13th, 2024

K-9 Randi

Program Member #136

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the passing of PK9H #136 K-9 Randi after complications with health and age. Randi honorably and faithfully served as an Explosives Detection Canine for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in the Denver Field Office, from 2013-2020.

During that time, Randi participated in hundreds of searches that has resulted in over 200 deployments that have resulted in locating firearms, shell casings, and post blast recoveries for Federal, State, and Local prosecution. ATF Randi had alerted and found numerous firearms used in officer involved shooting and homicides that were instrumental in helping solve crimes.

Some of Randi’s more notable cases include:

- ARAPAHOE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVE SHOOTING, COLORADO, 12/2013. ATF Randi searched the residence of the shooter during the execution of a search warrant.

- ERIC FREIN MANHUNT, 9/2015. Officer involved shooting and manhunt for over 48 days in the Poconos, Pa. ATF Randi along with a hundred of Federal, State, and local LE searched the woods for the suspect. ATF Randi was deployed during the week of the suspects arrest and searched for any explosives devices that the suspect might have left for LE.

-PLANNED PARENTHOOD SHOOTING, Colorado Springs, CO - 11/2015. ATF EDC Randi was deployed to search for shell casings, evidence post active shooting. Hours later, ATF EDC Randi searched the suspects house during the execution of the search warrant.

-AUSTIN BOMBER CASE, 3/2018 - ATF EDC Randi searched numerous locations for IED's in and around the Austin metro area.

-SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVE SHOOTER - 5/2018 - ATF EDC Randi while on detail in Beaumont, Tx responded to the active shooting and searched for evidence in the high school.

- National Special Events - NFL SuperBowl - 2016, 2017 US Open Golf, 2015 Presidential candidate sweeps in Colorado during the last election. Numerous Secret Service sweeps for former Vice President Mike Pence.

On a personal note, I was honored to be involved in selecting Randi to become a Federal Police K-9, her explosive imprinting, and placing her with her handler. Thank you for your service Randi, we will ensure that your legacy is Never Forgotten!

August 23rd, 2012 - December 17th, 2024

K-9 Chief

Program Member #175

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Project K-9 Hero Program Member #175, K-9 Chief. He passed away with dignity and honor after battling cancer that finally caught up to him.

Chief was retired from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), where he specialized as an Explosive Detection Dog for eight years. During his career, Chief was responsible for protecting the Agency’s equipment, buildings, and personnel in the greater Washington D.C. area. Additionally, K-9 Chief deployed overseas for a total of 13 times as part of his official mission with the CIA. Spending a total of a year and a half of his life deployed to undisclosed locations to protect American assets worldwide.

We at PK9H will ensure that Chief’s legacy is never forgotten, as it is the least we can do for him after everything he has done to protect our Nation’s Capital, the United States of America, and the Global Intelligence Community.

May 1st, 2012 - December 26th, 2024