WELCOME K-9 WILSON

Program Member #388

Please welcome K-9 “Wilson” to our Project K-9 Hero Pack as our 388th Program Member. Wilson honorably served as a Dual-Purpose Patrol/Narcotics Detection K-9 with the Staunton Police Department, in Virginia, from 2019 until he was medically retired on December 31st, 2025.

In his seven years of service, K-9 Wilson had 802 deployments. That consisted of tracking for suspects, special needs children, and elderly people, as well as detection seizures that valued $886,300 in narcotics, illegal weapons, and property involved in drug trafficking. Wilson assisted other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies when requested.

Wilson's accomplishments and awards for K-9 competitions, Virginia Police Canine Association (VPCA) Awards, and department voted awards speak for themselves of just how much he was loved. His early medical retirement was due to him being diagnosed with Ehrlichiosis in 2022. He also battles osteoarthritis in the hips and back. He is on several prescribed medications and supplements that cost hundreds of dollars a month, and are now the responsibility of Project K-9 Hero.

Please take a moment to welcome K-9 Wilson to our Pack! PK9H is here to protect you after all you have done to protect the State of Virginia and surrounding communities.

WELCOME K-9 MILO

Program Member #389

Please welcome K-9 “Milo” to our Project K-9 Hero Pack as our 389th Program Member. Milo honorably served as a Narcotics Detection K-9 with the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office, Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, and the Monteagle Police Department, all in the State of Tennessee, from 2021 until he was medically retired on May 7th, 2026 due to seizures.

In his five years of service, K-9 Milo, had an extremely successful run. He began his career paired with his Handler, Brant, who was a highly decorated veteran who served 20 years in the USMC.

After Brant retired from the Marine Corps, he decided to go into Law Enforcement. He decided to look into using his GI Bill to put him through K-9 Handling School. Brant was partnered with Milo at K-9 School in 2021 and they immediately clicked; they were the perfect duo.

Milo became a big hit with all the residents in Monteagle. Unfortunately, Brant got injured at work in the summer of 2024 while helping another officer with an unruly arrest, causing him to be out of work for several months. He  decided to slow down his pace as an SRO with Tullahoma Police Department, with plans to get Milo into the schools.

Brant had just started his employment with Tullahoma when he suddenly passed away, leaving behind his wife, their 5-year-old son, Beckham, and K-9 Milo.

We admitted K-9 Milo into our program so we can cover his current veterinary costs at 100%, for the rest of his life to take that burden off of Brant's widow. Please take a moment to welcome K-9 Milo to our Pack

WELCOME MPC ROBBY

Program Member #390

Please welcome Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) “Robby” as the 390th Member to our Project K-9 Hero Pack. MPC Robby is retired from the United States Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Command, where he completed four combat tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa with CENTCOM, WARCOM, and AFRICOM.

MPC Robby came to NSW at just eight months old from Europe and immediately began his rigorous training in preparation to deploy with the Naval Special Warfare Command, where he specialized in apprehension, tracking, and explosives detection.

MPC Robby was highly recognized by his team members who served along side of him for his loyalty, dedication, commitment, and obedience while serving overseas during the Global War on Terrorism. He was always by the side of Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan “Gage” Ingram.

During a Naval Special Warfare operational mission on January 11, 2024, Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer Christopher J. Chambers fell into the water while attempting to board a dhow in heavy seas. Without hesitation, Ingram jumped into the sea to try and save his teammate.

MPC Robby was ultimately retired to SO1 Ingram’s Gold Star father, Chet Ingram, who is now taking care of him full time in his son’s honor back in Texas. Due to the sacrifices of this military family, we at Project K-9 Hero have offered to cover all medical expenses, office visits, prescription medication, diagnostic testing, or potential surgeries for MPC Robby at 100% for the rest of his life.

WELCOME MPC JACK

Program Member #391

Please welcome Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) “Jack” to our Project K-9 Hero Pack as our 391st Program Member. MPC Jack served with valor as an integral component with one of the U.S. Army’s elite airborne Light Infantry and Special Operations Units, in the historic 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (2/75). MPC Jack served as a distinguished team member within the 2nd Ranger Battalion’s War Dog Program.

Jack has conducted Special Operation training missions ranging from Direct Action Raids, Scout Program Development, and Multi-Dog Tactical Applications. MPC Jack has deployed across the world on short notice to meet the needs of his country and unit. His service undoubtedly increased the lethality and capabilities of the Ranger Dog Program.

During Jack’s career, he has worked with the nation’s most distinguished organizations in the United States Military, as well as high-level government agencies worldwide. He has trained with a plethora of partner forces abroad, elevating effectiveness of K-9 teams across the globe.

Early on in MPC Jack’s career, he was found to have constant regurgitation which affected his water intake and increased his likelihood of Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus or GDV. This issue has been managed by the service members in the unit, but poses health and financial risks now that he is medically retired with his original Handler who recently separated from service.

Due to his special medical needs, we are honored to accept this Hero into our program.

K-9 HENRY

Program Member #269

It is with an extremely heavy  heart that we share in the passing of K-9 “Henry,” our first-ever Peer Support K-9, pack member #269, from medical complications.

K-9 Henry was also the first-ever Peer Support Working Dog at Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA, and he left a positive long-lasting impact on thousands of first responders! K-9 Henry first certified as a therapy dog in 2015, then a Crisis Response Canine in 2016, and finally a Peer Support K-9 in 2017.

K-9 Henry has answered over 883 calls for service during his six year career. He responded to major crises such as fires, earthquakes, floods, shootings, plane crashes, and more. Some notable instances include the Tubbs Fire, the Thomas Fire, the Paradise Fire, the Montecito Mudslides, Hurricane Harvey, the Las Vegas Shooting, and the Yorba Linda Plane Crash.

Peer Support is focused on assisting first responders dealing with traumatic incidents. Henry's impact goes even further, extending comfort to victims of tragedies by attending events like candlelight vigils to help bring solace to those affected by crisis.

In retirement, K-9 Henry was receiving treatment for severe arthritis in his hips and back legs. He was on a multitude of medications and supplements that cost hundreds of dollars a month. As the 269th Program Member, we at PK9H were honored to pay for all of K-9 Henry’s veterinary office visits, consultations, surgeries, emergency needs, medications, and prescription food at 100%.

K-9 Henry's journey was not just a story of service; it's a testament to the evolving roles of canines in supporting the emotional well-being of those who serve and protect our communities. As pioneers in this field, Henry and his Handler have paved the way for the recognition and care of Peer Support Working Dogs, acknowledging their pivotal role in maintaining the mental health of our nation’s First Responder Heroes.

Please take a moment to remember K-9 Henry as the absolute legend that he was! We as an organization couldn’t be any more proud to have had this Hero as our first-ever Peer Support K-9. Rest in Peace Henry. We will Never let you be Forgotten!

February 28th, 2013 - May 12th, 2026

K-9 KAZAAN

Program Member #121

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share in the passing of Project K-9 Hero Program Member #121, K-9 “Kazaan,” from a stroke that he unfortunately couldn’t overcome.

Kazaan honorably served as a dual-purpose Patrol/Narcotics Detection K-9 at the Richland County Sheriff's Department in South Carolina and was a member of our Pack for over five years. When Kazaan entered PK9H, he was in desperate need of blood transfusions after he contracted ehrlichiosis from a tick bite and was in the chronic stages of that disease. The blood transfusions were very costly, but we at Project K-9 Hero were proud to cover his medical care at 100% to give him an additional five years with his Handler and Family.

“It was because of Project K-9 Hero that he was able to be with us these extra years!” stated his owner, former Deputy and K-9 Handler Chad Rains.

We at PK9H will ensure that Kazaan is Never Forgotten, and we were honored to see that he got the medical care that he deserved after his service to our Country, and the State of South Carolina!

September 6th, 2012 - May 19th, 2026