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Loyalty Honor Service. Protecting Those Who Protected Us. Be a Hero for a Hero. Donate Today. Project K-9 Hero

Project K-9 Hero is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

EIN: 81-1770909

Donate to Retired Police K-9s & Military Working Dogs | Project K-9 Hero

  • $4,000 is the average cost per year to care for each dog in our program.

  • $1,500 covers end-of-duty services when a K-9 Hero reaches their End of Watch.

  • $100 per month to provide prescription food for those dogs who need it.

  • $50 helps cover vaccines at one wellness exam.


Your support today will help us fund

the needs of our K-9 Heroes!

Project K-9 Hero's Platinum Transparency 2023 Candid Status and GreatNonProfits 2024 Top Rated Status in 2024

We are so grateful for the service of our nation's retired Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Heroes. Project K-9 Hero is here to honor them in retirement, and ensure the best quality of life for them, by providing assistance with medical costs, prescription food, and end-of-duty services. At Project K-9 Hero, we rely on donors like you to support these efforts, since there are no public funds for these retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs. Together, we can honor our retired K-9 Heroes.

Project K-9 Hero's Program Member is out of surgery.

Provide One-Year of Medical Assistance to One Hero


We cover at 100% all medical bills for our K-9 Program Members. This includes their monthly medications, surgeries, regular checkups, and emergency veterinary care. It costs on average $4,000 per year to provide this vital care for one K-9 Hero.

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Project K-9 Hero Program Member's end of watch.

Cover an End-of-Duty Service for One Family


We provide end-of-duty services to every K-9 Program Member, including cremation or burial, and a custom portrait by our staff artist, Niki Firmin. It costs $1500 on average to provide this service to each K-9 Hero in our program.

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Project K-9 Hero's Program Member with prescription food.

Provide One-Month of  Prescription Food


We provide monthly prescription food for many of our K-9 Program Members. It costs us on average $100 to feed one retired Hero every month. It is covered at 100% and their food is shipped directly to the owner's residence.

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Project K-9 Hero's Program Member is out of surgery.

Provide One-Year of Medical Assistance to One Hero


We cover at 100% all medical bills for our K-9 Program Members. This includes their monthly medications, surgeries, regular checkups, and emergency veterinary care. It costs on average $4,000 per year to provide this vital care for one K-9 Hero.


DONATE
Project K-9 Hero Program Member's end of watch.

Cover an End-of-Duty Service for One Family


We provide end-of-duty services to every K-9 Program Member, including cremation or burial, and a custom portrait by our staff artist, Niki Firmin. It costs $1500 on average to provide this service to each K-9 Hero in our program.


DONATE
Project K-9 Hero's Program Member with prescription food.

Provide One-Month of Prescription Food


We provide monthly prescription food for many of our K-9 Program Members. It costs us on average $100 to feed one retired Hero every month. It is covered at 100% and their food is shipped directly to the owner's residence.


DONATE

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is my donation secure?

    Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

  • Do I get a receipt?

    Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

  • How can I manage my donation?

    You can manage your donation by going to classy.org and logging into your account. Select the Project K-9 Hero organization under Support.

  • Is this donation tax deductible?

    Project K-9 Hero is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

  • Can I donate by check?

    Please send check donations to:


    Project K-9 Hero

    309 Bear Pen Rd

    Whitwell, TN 37397


    Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and any tribute information.

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309 Bear Pen Rd
Whitwell, TN 37397

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Project K-9 Hero National Support Center
PO Box 953 
Frederick, MD 21705-0953

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535 Griswold St. 111-105
Detroit, MI 48226

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