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What an amazing journey and accomplishment!

Deputy Olson and K9 Buffy spotted a vehicle and bicycle on US Hwy 2 yesterday and stopped to offer assistance. The two met Cindy Norris Cycleforthekids who explained that she was in the middle of a cross county trek to raise funds for children of fallen heroes through The Special Operations Warrior Foundation. She began her adventure in Washington state and will finish up in Delaware. That is over 4,280 miles on a bicycle! 🚴‍♀️ Her husband drives the chase vehicle to keep Cindy safe. Upon completion of her journey, Cindy will be the oldest female to bike across America! 🇺🇸 K9 Buffy and Deputy Olson enjoyed meeting new friends and learning about Cindy's passion to help children. For more information visit Cindy's page at Cindy Norris Cycleforthekids. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/3RukyPq or specialops.org/cycleforthekids

It’s International Dog Day - and we couldn’t be happier!

Head over to HeroK9.org to support these law enforcement, search and rescue, and fire department goodest boys and girls with training and equipment to empower agencies in making positive differences in our communities.

Happy International Dog Day!

Thanks to Neo, Jett, G***k, and Kivo for modeling!

We've had numerous questions regarding our Ranger K9 Trauma Kit and how folks can purchase one for their hunting dog, outdoor adventure partner, or four-legged best friend... We're excited to announce that now you CAN purchase our Ranger K9 Trauma Kit for your dog, thanks to Streicher's.

Proceeds go to Hero K9 when you purchase through Streicher's, making additional grants possible through our general fund. The Ranger K9 Trauma Kit honors fallen Forest Lake-MN Police Department's K9 Ranger, who lost his life in the line of duty. Ranger was one of the first K9s to make the ultimate sacrifice following the release of our trauma kit grant offering. Learn more at www.herok9.org/trauma-kit.

Veterinary Hospitals Association

https://www.streichers.com/hero-k9-ranger-k9-trauma-kit

Hero K9 Ranger K9 Trauma Kit Law Enforcement & Public Safety Equipment | Streicher's Ranger K9 Trauma Kit: Hero K9

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Congrats to this top team! Way to go, St. Croix County Sheriff's Office K9 Teams! 🐾

Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Today, we honor law enforcement officers, human and K9 alike, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice or become fully disabled here at home, just to keep us safe from the terrors within.

GREAT WORK K9 Chase Hibbing PD MN!

Two tracks in a week here for K9 Chase. On 5-14-2022 when Officers tried to stop a vehicle, a passenger with multiple felony warrants in both Minnesota and Wisconsin decided it was time to try and run. The suspect was last seen running down an alley.

Officers we’re set up nearby and K9 Chase was deployed for a track. Chase quickly located the track and tracked through a yard and to the next street where a citizen pointed to the direct the suspect was seen running. Chase quickly reloacted the track and pulled officers again through some houses where the suspect was seen hiding aways away. The suspect saw officers coming their way. A K9 warning was given and the suspect again ran. Being too far away from the suspect to have Chase assist in the apprehension of the suspect we continued to push the male out to perimeter officers and an on duty ARC unit who then placed the suspect under arrest.

Teamwork makes it all possible! The crew was able to work together and get the suspect apprehended. As for the driver of the vehicle? They also went to jail for other charges. In case you were wondering!

Run free over Rainbow Bridge, K9 Wish!

Wish was our first-ever grant recipient and a pioneer Arson K9 in Minnesota. Our thoughts are with Wish’s handler, Jason Maki, the Cloquet Area Fire District, and Wish’s family and friends during this difficult time. 🐾

It is with great sadness we share that the Cloquet Area Fire District had to send our Arson K-9, Wish, over the rainbow bridge on Monday, May 9, 2022 unexpectedly.

Wish was with the CAFD after gaining her certification on May 9th, 2013. She worked over 150 fire scenes in Minnesota and Wisconsin with her handler Jason Maki, Fire/Arson Investigator. She had a strong drive to work, and ability to find accelerants that assisted in multiple arrests that resulted in convictions for arson.

When Wish wasn’t working active fire scenes, she was a huge part in our community. Wish loved going into the local schools as a part of fire prevention and life safety discussions with the kids.

Wish loved what she did and she did it well.

When she wasn’t working, Wish was also a loyal family dog that was loved unconditionally by the Maki family.

Wish was surrounded by the Maki family, her CAFD family, Cloquet PD, Fond Du Lac PD, and the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office for her final send off.

We thank K9 Wish for nine years of dedicated service and she will always be a part of the CAFD family.
Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters - MPFF

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms (of humans and K9s, too). 🐾 💙

Great job, K9 Lulu! 🐾

UPDATE: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

Huge thanks for K9 Lulu from Walton Correctional for tracking the suspect.

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DRIVER FLEES TRAFFIC STOP ON HIGHWAY 331 S; PERIMETER ESTABLISHED, K9 TEAMS EN ROUTE

Walton County Sheriff’s Office has established a perimeter north of Highway 98 between Old Blue Mountain Road and JD Miller Road after a suspect fled a traffic stop.

The suspect, Brian Borghette, 33, is described as a white male with red facial hair wearing a black hat and gray sweatshirt.

Walton Correctional and WCSO K9 Teams are en route. South Walton High School is on high alert and they have limited movement to inside the school buildings only.

Residents can expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area along Chat Holley, JD Miller, and 83 North.

Great work K9 Thor!

Hero K9 Grants In-squad Kennel and Door Pop + Heat Alarm System to Faribault County Sheriff's Office, MN for K9 Zeus

For Immediate Release

Blue Earth, MN - February 16, 2022, Hero K9 is pleased to announce that an equipment grant has been awarded to the Faribault County MN Sheriff's Office for K9 Zeus. The grant, valued at $4,100, was made possible through public donations and general funds from Hero K9, and will be provided to the agency at no cost.

K9 Zeus is a 7-year-old black sable German Shepherd Dog certified in Patrol, Tracking/Trailing, and Narcotics. Zeus has been with K9 Handler/Deputy Sheriff Brittney Gehrking of the Faribault County MN Sheriff’s Office since he was 12-weeks old. Deputy Gehrking bought Zeus as a pet, but she’d always wanted to be a K9 handler, which is one of the reasons why she became a cop. Zeus loves to work. He loves playing with his fellow deputies and he loves the breath mints their Chief Deputy keeps for him in the office. Throughout the years, K9 Zeus and Deputy Gehrking have worked together, they have assisted in getting several pounds of illegal narcotics off of the streets, along with tracking down and locating dangerous suspects. Deputy Gehrking couldn’t be more proud to be K9 Zeus’s partner.

The in-squad kennel valued at $2,500 by American Aluminum in Perry, FL The door pop + heat alarm system valued at $1,600, by AceK9 in Stuart, FL, will be shipped directly to the department through Hero K9’s distributor, Streicher's, in Minneapolis, MN, proudly serving public safety professionals since 1953. A complimentary BarkBox will be sent to Zeus, thanks to Bark & Co., in New York, NY.

ABOUT HERO K9:
Hero K9 is a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting our nation by raising funds to provide the Public Safety community with K9s, training, and necessary equipment.

Want to help provide equipment to a K9 near you? Visit www.herok9.org/donate/map.

Tax-deductible donations may be made to our general fund or through our equipment sponsor program. To learn more, donate, or request an application, visit www.herok9.org or call 681-4HeroK9 (681-443-7659).

Hero K9 – Ensuring the Provision, Preparation, and Protection of Public Safety K9s™

The City of Cayce Police Department is proud to have received a donation for a Ranger K9 Trauma Kit from Hero K9. K-9 Bella is a bloodhound with many years of experience and captures on her resume. K-9 Bella and the Cayce Police Department are grateful for the added safety provided by the first-rate product Hero K9 supplied us with. We offer our deepest gratitude to the company and everyone behind the scenes that make this opportunity available to Law Enforcement.

The Ranger K9 Trauma Kit valued at $150, by Hero K9 shipped directly to the department through Hero K9’s distributor, Streicher's, in Minneapolis, MN, proudly serving public safety professionals since 1953. Each Ranger K9 Trauma Kit includes veterinary-grade supplies sourced through Veterinary Hospitals Association in South Saint Paul, MN. A complimentary BarkBox was sent to the department for each K9 receiving equipment related to this grant award, thanks to Bark & Co., in New York, NY.

The Ranger K9 Trauma Kit honors fallen Forest Lake MN Police Department K9 Ranger, who lost his life in the line of duty.

ABOUT HERO K9:
Hero K9 is a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting our nation by raising funds to provide the Public Safety community with K9s, training, and necessary equipment.

Want to help provide equipment to a K9 near you? Visit www.herok9.org/donate/map.

Tax-deductible donations may be made to our general fund or through our equipment sponsor program. To learn more, donate, or request an application, visit www.herok9.org or call 681-4HeroK9 (681-443-7659).

Hero K9 – Ensuring the Provision, Preparation, and Protection of Public Safety K9s™

Effectiveness comes in many patterns 😂 and rewards are the result of success on the task, not the method employed. Which one would you be? 🐕

There’s nothing quite like a 🐕 to ❤️‍🩹…

Our evening was spent with a 7 year old victim of unspeakable crime. Mattis became a fast friend and gave this child courage, strength and a voice. Mattis will accompany this child on the stand to testify in a few weeks.

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Have a very, VERY Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Plainville Police Department K9 Bach is in need of an in-squad kennel, a door pop + heat alarm system, and a Ranger K9 Trauma Kit. Let's help his holiday wish come true!

K9 Bach - Plainville KS Police Department ⋆ Hero K9 Plainville KS Police Department K9 Bach is in need of an in-squad kennel, a door pop + heat alarm system, and a Ranger K9 Trauma Kit. Donate today to make this grant possible!

New Lexington Ohio Police Department K9 Mack is in need of an in-squad kennel. Donate today to make this grant possible!

K9 Mack - New Lexington OH Police Department ⋆ Hero K9 New Lexington OH Police Department K9 Mack is in need of an in-squad kennel. Donate today to make this grant possible!

City of Postville K9 Xena is in need of an in-squad kennel! Donate today and be part of your own Christmas miracle.

K9 Xena - Postville IA Police Department ⋆ Hero K9 Postville IA Police Department K9 Xena is in need of an in-squad kennel. Donate today to make this grant possible!

Good boy, Ozzie.

Missouri police officer’s dog saves neighbor from dog attack A Missouri woman is giving thanks to her police officer neighbor and his furry best friend, Ozzie.

20 years have passed.

Congratulations to K9 Chase and Officer Burns!!!!

America's Top Dog Season 2 Champion! 🎉

We’re so proud of this Midwest K9 team and past Hero K9 grant recipient… representing our home state of Minnesota and doing all K9 teams proud, showing off what dedicated training and phenomenal teamwork do. Congrats on taking the world by storm and winning it all in Season 2 of America’s Top Dog!

Way to go, K9 Chase and Ofc Burns!!

America's Top Dog Season 2 Champion

Winner!! K9 Chase!

Tonight on A&E, 8pm central time, don't miss K9 Chase and Officer Burns compete in the grand FINALE of America's Top Dog Season 2.

We will see you at the Hibbing Memorial Arena at 7!

UPDATE! This equipment is funded thanks to a generous donor who covered the entire campaign!

K9 Bella needs a Ranger K9 Trauma Kit! Bella is a four-year-old Bloodhound that has made a transition to a new department. She and her handler, Ofc. Poole, came to the Cayce Department of Public Safety from a neighboring jurisdiction in South Carolina. Bella and Ofc. Poole are the 5th K9 team in the department, but Bella is the only Bloodhound.

Hero K9 Simo, recently awarded an equipment grant from Hero K9, has been a very busy and very, very good boy. 🐾 🚔 🐕

Welcome to the team, K9 Rowdy!

K9 Aries is a 12-month-old Belgian Malinois training to be certified in Patrol, Tracking/Trailing, and Narcotics. He is assigned to Deputy Carlson of the Benson County, ND Sheriff’s Office. Aries is a high drive Mal who loves to work and play. His favorite treat is an ice cream cone.

Donate here: www.herok9.org/campaigns/k9aries-nd

Aries is the only K9 with the Benson County Sheriff's Office! Let’s make this grant possible to help keep K9 Aries safe at work.

K9 Maximus’ campaign is 56% of the way to its $2,500 goal for an in-squad kennel. Let’s do this!

www.herok9.org/campaigns/pomeroyoh-k9maximus/

Maximus is a 4-year-old German Shepherd certified in Tracking/Trailing, Narcotics, and Protection. He is assigned to Patrolman Jeff Morris of the Pomeroy OH Police Department. Maximus is national and state certified which allows the team to assist officers in the neighboring state of West Virginia. He is one of two K9s in Chester County and is used by multiple agencies and available for call-outs to any agency. K9 Maximus is very social and used extensively for PR purposes. Unfortunately, K9 Maximus is working without a kennel insert at the moment because, due to budget issues, the Village of Pomeroy is not able to purchase an insert and the agency’s K9 program, like many in the nation, is funded through donations.

Pomeroy Police

Edit—GOAL MET! You guys are amazing! Check out our website for more K9’s in need across the great USA! www.herok9.org/donate/map

K9 Sonny of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office needs a vest and a Ranger K9 Trauma Kit. Donate today to make this grant possible and give Sonny the gift of protection while he keeps his community safe!

https://www.herok9.org/campaigns/k9sonny-mn/

K9 Sonny is a 3-year-old German Shepard, who is certified in Patrol, Narcotics, and Apprehension work. K9 Sonny is assigned to Deputy Andre Rongitsch. K9 Sonny became a member of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in August of 2019 and has completed over a thousand hours of training. K9 Sonny has had 3 contact apprehensions and numerous non-contact apprehensions. He has also had many finds such as narcotics or evidence recovery. K9 Sonny likes to play with his retired older brother K9 Vito, he loves naps in the dirt, playing at the park, chewing on his Kong, and his ultimate favorite is training days. He has a strong dislike for any type of bug that buzzes near him, and thunderstorms.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Foundation

Read this -- the Daily Herald is right on the money for why K9s are important in our communities. Here's to K9s, the very reason we at Hero K9 do what we do!

Editorial: Suburban police dogs play an important role in keeping us safe This Daily Herald editorial pays tribute to a certain breed of local law enforcement heroes -- the police dogs who find the missing, track suspects and sniff out drugs, explosives and more.

Well done by the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit!

Two Cheboygan men arrested following two-county chase Two Cheboygan men were arrested after stealing a vehicle from the City of Cheboygan, fleeing from police and crashing the vehicle.

Are you watching America’s Top Dog? Who do you hope takes the grand prize? There is some serious talent here ... but we have a soft spot for the first responder K9s showing off their talents to the world. :-)

Who wants a fist bump (or should we say Paw Bump)?! Raise your water bowls to last night's winning team, Team Capone. This doggy duo will be moving into the finals! 🐕 Catch up on the paw-some action from the latest all-new America’s Top Dog On Demand now.

July 2021 — We’re celebrating freedom and those who keep it possible by keeping our streets, communities, and nation safe here at home. Help us raise $1,776 for K9s by July 31, 2021.

Help us celebrate the 4th of July and our continued independence by making a donation toward our grant program, which serves our nation's first responder K9s, by providing equipment to keep them safe and able to our communities!

Amazing job by hero K9 Dexter of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit!

It was a very busy July 4th for your K9 unit along with members of the TCSO SWAT team.

K9 Dexter was initially requested to assist OPD apprehend a commercial burglary suspect. The suspect initially attempted to forcefully gain access into T brother liquor store by shattering the front doors. The suspect was spooked by citizens and then ran away. OPD was in the area within seconds and observed the suspect break into the Eagles thrift shop. The suspect is well know to OPD and is known to be assaultive towards LE. The suspect was briefly communicated with however refused to peacefully surrender. Instead he told Dexters handler to "come find me" as he ran further into the building. The suspect was located barricaded behind a door and refused to come out peacefully. Due to the evolving situation K9 Dexter was deployed into the room and apprehended the suspect.

Shortly after the first K9 request K9 Dexter was requested to assist the TCSO SWAT team apprehend a wanted suspect. The suspect was contacted and refused to peacefully surrender at which time K9 Dexter was deployed for the apprehension.

Great teamwork by all, two in custody.