MPC Zero's Emergency Surgery
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Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Zero retired from service in October 2023 and was enjoying a peaceful life in Wisconsin with his Handler until everything changed without warning on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Zero suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive. He was rushed to the emergency vet, where doctors found internal bleeding.
To move forward with necessary lifesaving care, Zero's Handler had no choice but to put $4,800 on his personal credit card.
By the next morning, Project K-9 Hero had been notified, and a formal request for help was submitted. After speaking with Zero’s Handler, our team immediately accepted him into our Pack and took full responsibility for his medical care, beginning with removing that $4,800 burden from his Handler’s card.
Zero received a plasma infusion, but the bleeding continued. A CT scan revealed a large mass on his spleen, and emergency surgery was approved. Late Saturday night, veterinarians performed a splenectomy, successfully removing the spleen and mass. The sample has been sent to the lab, and we are awaiting results to learn whether the mass is cancerous.
Zero is now home recovering, but the fight isn’t over. So far, Project K-9 Hero has spent $14,198.31 to save his life, and he needs your support now more than ever.
Please consider donating to our Emergency Medical Fund so that we can continue to provide Zero and dogs like him with the best possible care and comfort during this battle.
Every dollar makes a difference in honoring the service of this incredible Hero.
MPC Zero retired from service in October 2023 and was enjoying a peaceful life in Wisconsin with his Handler until everything changed without warning on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Zero suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive. He was rushed to the emergency vet, where doctors found internal bleeding.
To move forward with necessary lifesaving care, Zero's Handler had no choice but to put $4,800 on his personal credit card.
By the next morning, Project K-9 Hero had been notified, and a formal request for help was submitted. After speaking with Zero’s Handler, our team immediately accepted him into our Pack and took full responsibility for his medical care, beginning with removing that $4,800 burden from his Handler’s card.
Zero received a plasma infusion, but the bleeding continued. A CT scan revealed a large mass on his spleen, and emergency surgery was approved. Late Saturday night, veterinarians performed a splenectomy, successfully removing the spleen and mass. The sample has been sent to the lab, and we are awaiting results to learn whether the mass is cancerous.
Zero is now home recovering, but the fight isn’t over. So far, Project K-9 Hero has spent $14,198.31 to save his life, and he needs your support now more than ever.
Please consider donating to our Emergency Medical Fund so that we can continue to provide Zero and dogs like him with the best possible care and comfort during this battle.
Every dollar makes a difference in honoring the service of this incredible Hero.
MPC Zero's Bio
MPC Zero served for three years with the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. His service was instrumental in the 1st Ranger Battalion’s “War Dog Program.” MPC Zero deployed in support of the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan to help locate and capture high-value targets. He was utilized in classified Special Operations Missions performing Fast Rope Insertion (FRIES), Rappelling, Hoisting, Long Distance Movements, Raids, Scouting, Tracking, and Explosive Detection.
Throughout Zero’s career, he has worked with top tier organizations within the Department of Defense, as well as high-level government agencies from outside the DoD, such as the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team, undoubtedly elevating effectiveness of K-9 teams globally.
He retired from service in October 2023 and lives with his Handler in Wisconsin.
By contributing to our Medical Fund, you help ensure MPC Zero and others get the life-saving treatment they need.
Thank you for helping us give Zero the happy retirement he deserves!
K-9 Benefits for All Program Members
All Medical Costs & Prescription Food Covered
Every K-9 Hero in our program has their medical, prescription food, and end-of-duty services costs covered by us for the rest of their lives. This amounts to an average of $4,000 per year per member, but that's just an average. Many of our dogs have special medical needs brought on by the rigors of their training and service to our country, so their medical costs are far more each month. And we often cover $10,000 medical bills for emergencies like the story you read about above.
Rehabilitation & Rehoming Facility
In addition to the hundreds of dogs in our program who still live with their families and handlers, we also house several Heroes at our Whitwell, TN Rehab and Rehoming Facility. Some of them are there temporarily, some of them will remain with us for life. All of them require the same costly medical care that our regular Program Members need, but also require specialized staff and trainers to meet the very special needs each one of them has due to their service.
End-of-Duty Services
With great sadness, we realize that every Hero's watch will come to an end. We make sure that each dog in our program has those costs covered, as well, so that their families can focus on themselves and their grief rather than the costs that come with euthanasia and burial services. Although a K-9 Hero's passing is never easy, we do what we can to bring comfort to our Heroes and their families when the time comes.
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In 2022, Mattis suddenly fell ill. Mark was told he had bloat and that he may not survive the night. Our founder called the veterinarians and told them to do whatever they had to to save Mattis. All the medical burden was removed from Mark's shoulders, and he was able to focus on his best friend. Mattis survived and continued to do his important outreach in the communities, talking about how necessary Police K-9s are in keeping our citizens safe.
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MWD Rroddie Needs Monthly Medical Care
During Rroddie’s eight-year career, he was attached to multiple U.S. Army Special Forces Teams (ODA) while in Afghanistan. Rroddie also served with the Special OperationsTask Force 1 in Iraq. He completed over two dozen USSS (Secret Service) missions, both internationally and domestically, and was responsible for protecting the President of the United States
in Montenegro, Chile, Columbia, the Philippines, Korea, and in countless cities across the USA!
In retirement, MWD Rroddie has been diagnosed with Vestibular Syndrome (seizures), and underwent a Splenectomy due to a large mass found on his spleen. The expensive veterinary visits and prescription medications will not be covered by the Government or the U.S. Military. So far, the cost for Rroddie's surgeries and care has been thousands of dollars and continues to grow each month. This is an extreme expense that we at PK9H feel shouldn’t be left solely on his handler, who is currently trying to transition from his military career to his new civilian job. Our nonprofit organization has been and will continue to provide for this K-9 Hero at 100% for the remainder of his life.
K-9 Mattis Needed $8,000 of Emergency Care
K-9 Mattis is well known across Tik Tok and Instagram for his antics with his handler Mark. His friendly nature makes him a wonderful ambassador to the public, and Mark often takes Mattis out to meet adults and children to talk about how Project K-9 Hero has helped them have more years together.
In 2022, Mattis suddenly fell ill. Mark was told he had bloat and that he may not survive the night. Our founder called the veterinarians and told them to do whatever they had to to save Mattis. All the medical burden was removed from Mark's shoulders, and he was able to focus on his best friend. Mattis survived and continues to do his important outreach in the communities talking about how necessary Police K-9s are in keeping our citizens safe.