National K-9 Working Dog

10/23/2026

Great work from National Police Dog Foundation in Cook County, Illinois.
Meet retired K9 Lajka, a Belgian Malinois who proudly served with the Cook County Sheriff Official in Illinois alongside his handler, Deputy Carroll.
Born in 2016 and joining the department in 2018, Lajka spent his career protecting communities, locating dangerous suspects, detecting narcotics, and assisting numerous law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, Homeland Security, and U.S. Marshals.
Throughout his remarkable career, Lajka helped recover more than $4 million in U.S. currency, hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics, and fi****ms connected to criminal activity.
After years of dedicated service, Lajka retired in December 2025.
💙 Recently, the National Police Dog Foundation stepped in to cover Lajka’s emergency veterinary bill.
What many people don’t realize is that retirement often means the end of financial support for a police K9.
In many departments and states, there is little to no funding available for retired K9s’ veterinary bills, medications, or ongoing medical care. These expenses often become the personal responsibility of the handlers who have already dedicated years of their lives to serving alongside their four-legged partners.
And as these K9 heroes age, their medical needs can become increasingly expensive.
That’s where our Foundation steps in.
These dogs have spent their lives protecting our communities, putting themselves in harm’s way, and serving without hesitation. We believe they deserve to be cared for long after their final shift.
We are honored to have helped Lajka when he needed it most, and we’re grateful to his handler for the years of service and dedication they shared.
💙Their service ends. Our commitment to them doesn’t.
Your donations help us continue providing emergency veterinary assistance to active and retired law enforcement K9s across the country. Because retirement should never mean being forgotten. Lets fix the problem For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

10/23/2026

I am not just equipment . I am a police officer's partner For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

10/23/2026

Meet Therapy Dog Teddy with Broward State Attorney's Office - 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Broward State Attorney's Office Therapy Dog Teddy loves spending time in court! And when Broward Circuit Court Judge Ari Porth invited him to take the bench, this adorable 🐾pawpetrator🐾 took it as a command. No charges were filed for 🐾impawsonating🐾 a judge! Everybody loves Teddy!
I am not just equipment . I am a police officer's partner For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

10/23/2026

Community service with LakelandPD
Such a fun morning doing a K9 demo with the amazing Pre-K students at McKeel!
Officer Mumbauer-Bardwell with K9 Summit showed off their listening skills and talked about their daily roles with the department. Thanks for having us!💙🚓🐾. I am not just equipment . I am a police officer's partner For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

10/22/2026

UPDATE ON k-9 ROAM from our friends at FOX21 News
It has been one year since Colorado Springs Police K-9 Roam was stabbed and nearly killed by a suspect during a barricaded incident on the northeast side of the City. In that year, K-9 Roam has made a hard-fought recovery with the support of his family, the police department, veterinary teams, and the Colorado Springs community.
“You have held us up in ways you may never fully understand. Your prayers have carried us, your words have comforted us, and your continued love has reminded us that even in the hardest seasons, we are never walking alone," Roam's family said in a post marking one year.
I am not just equipment . I am a police officer's partner For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

It has been one year since Colorado Springs Police K-9 Roam was stabbed and nearly killed by a suspect during a barricaded incident on the northeast side of the City. In that year, K-9 Roam has made a hard-fought recovery with the support of his family, the police department, veterinary teams, and the Colorado Springs community.

“You have held us up in ways you may never fully understand. Your prayers have carried us, your words have comforted us, and your continued love has reminded us that even in the hardest seasons, we are never walking alone," Roam's family said in a post marking one year.

10/22/2026

UPDATE ON K-9 Bruno from our friends at iHeartDogs
Bruno, a brave chocolate Lab serving as Park City's first police K-9, is finally back where he belongs. ❤️ After suffering serious injuries during a police response on a freeway overpass, the young dog needed emergency medical care, leaving his department and community anxiously awaiting updates about his condition. The two-and-a-half-year-old K-9 was airlifted to a veterinary hospital after sustaining injuries to his legs and jaw. Despite everything he had been through, police shared encouraging news that Bruno was stable and in good spirits. As he prepared for surgery, fellow officers, first responders, and community members rallied around him and his handler, offering support during an incredibly difficult time. Then came the update everyone had been hoping for. Bruno's surgery went well, and veterinarians cleared him to return home to his family! 🐾 Although this sweet police dog still has a long recovery ahead, he can now continue healing surrounded by familiar faces and the people who love him most. His journey home is a beautiful reminder of how deeply our four-legged heroes are loved. I am not just equipment . I am a police officer's partner For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

Bruno, a brave chocolate Lab serving as Park City's first police K-9, is finally back where he belongs. ❤️ After suffering serious injuries during a police response on a freeway overpass, the young dog needed emergency medical care, leaving his department and community anxiously awaiting updates about his condition. The two-and-a-half-year-old K-9 was airlifted to a veterinary hospital after sustaining injuries to his legs and jaw. Despite everything he had been through, police shared encouraging news that Bruno was stable and in good spirits. As he prepared for surgery, fellow officers, first responders, and community members rallied around him and his handler, offering support during an incredibly difficult time. Then came the update everyone had been hoping for. Bruno's surgery went well, and veterinarians cleared him to return home to his family! 🐾 Although this sweet police dog still has a long recovery ahead, he can now continue healing surrounded by familiar faces and the people who love him most. His journey home is a beautiful reminder of how deeply our four-legged heroes are loved. 👇 See the first comment for the full story or video.

10/22/2026

From our good friends at HITS K9 Training
Join us for the HITS Training & Consulting K9 Conference 2027 in Orlando, FL! Delivering real-world education designed for handlers, trainers, and supervisors.
Here is what to expect:
🛍️ 100 Vendors
🌍 1,100 Students from around the world
🗓️ 3 Full Days of training
📅 Dates: August 23–26, 2027
📍 Location: Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL
🌐 Learn More & Register: HITSK9.net
*Attendance restricted to active military and sworn law enforcement handlers. We will be there Thank you HITS K9 Training for the invite


. I am not just equipment . I am a police officer's partner For all of our Nations retired police K-9 heroes Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. https://www.change.org/p/police-k-9-bill-of-rights-congress-and-senate-representatives

Join us for the HITS Training & Consulting K9 Conference 2027 in Orlando, FL! Delivering real-world education designed for handlers, trainers, and supervisors.

Here is what to expect:

🛍️ 100 Vendors
🌍 1,100 Students from around the world
🗓️ 3 Full Days of training
📅 Dates: August 23–26, 2027
📍 Location: Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL
🌐 Learn More & Register: HITSK9.net

*Attendance restricted to active military and sworn law enforcement handlers.