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K9s For Warriors Celebrates Milestone Achievement: 1,000 Veterans Paired with Life-Saving Service Dogs

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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This achievement highlights the incredible impact Service Dogs have on the lives of our nation's heroes and their families.

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  • This achievement highlights the incredible impact Service Dogs have on the lives of our nation's heroes and their families.
  • Through their collective efforts, the organization has made great strides in its mission set forth by K9s For Warriors founder, the late Shari Duval.
  • 28-year Navy Veteran Charlie was one of the first Warriors to get a Service Dog from K9s For Warriors back in 2011.
  • "This month marks an extraordinary milestone for K9s For Warriors as we celebrate the graduation of our 1,000th Warrior paired with a life-saving Service Dog –1,000 unique Warrior lives saved," says K9s For Warriors Chief Program Officer Kevin Steele.

Purina Dog Chow Announces New Category in New York Dog Film Festival to Spotlight PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina Dog Chow is presenting the 9th annual New York Dog Film Festival and introducing the "Service Dog Salute" film category, inviting filmmakers to explore the unique ways post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) service dogs transform the lives of the military veterans they serve through the power of visual storytelling.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina Dog Chow is presenting the 9th annual New York Dog Film Festival and introducing the "Service Dog Salute" film category, inviting filmmakers to explore the unique ways post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) service dogs transform the lives of the military veterans they serve through the power of visual storytelling.
  • For every view through Veterans Day (November 11, 2024), Dog Chow will donate $5 to the Association of Service Dog Providers, a coalition of non-profit service dog providers, up to $75,000, to help train more PTSD service dogs.
  • "We are excited to work with Dog Chow to help bring attention to the life-changing impact of PTSD service dogs for veterans," said Tracie Hotchner, founder of the New York Dog Film Festival.
  • Participating in the New York Dog Film Festival is the newest way that Dog Chow is helping bring attention to the impact of PTSD service dogs for veterans.

U.S. Veterans Magazine Shines a Light on Love, Valor and Service in its February 15, 2024 Issue

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Veterans Magazine, a leading publication dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of veterans, proudly announces its upcoming issue available in print and digital format on February 15, 2024. This edition serves as a heartfelt tribute to transitioning veterans, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving their country.

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  • The February 15, 2024 issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine honors transitioning veterans and military advocates.
  • Featuring Cole Hauser, Medal of Honor stories, Service Dog of the Year, and more, it celebrates service and showcases opportunities for veterans in business and education.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Veterans Magazine, a leading publication dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of veterans, proudly announces its upcoming issue available in print and digital format on February 15, 2024.
  • Service Dog of the Year and Leaders of the Year: The issue recognizes the bond between veterans and their service animals, showcasing the Service Dog of the Year.

FIVE HEROIC DOGS HONORED WITH 2023 AKC® HUMANE FUND AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE (ACE)

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 24th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The five winners were carefully chosen from a pool of over 600 impressive nominations.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 24th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE).
  • The winners in each category are featured in a special broadcast AKC HEROES: 2023 AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE which premiered Sunday, December 10th on ESPN2.
  • The 2023 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence are proudly sponsored by YuMOVE™, the official joint supplement of the AKC, and Eukanuba™.
  • The AKC Humane Fund's Awards for Canine Excellence are given each year to promote the important role dogs play in our lives.

'AKC HEROES: 2023 AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE' SPECIAL COMING TO ESPN

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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The show features incredible stories of this year's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) winners.

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  • The show features incredible stories of this year's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) winners.
  • These annual awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and/or communities.
  • Mark your calendars now for AKC HEROES: 2023 AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE airing on ESPN2 and the ESPN app on Sunday, December 10th.
  • The AKC Humane Fund's Awards for Canine Excellence are given each year to promote the important role dogs play in our lives.

K9s For Warriors Earns Top Marks in Charity Rankings as Giving Tuesday Approaches

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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PONTE VERDA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- K9s For Warriors is proud to announce it has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator this year, the highest rating the agency awards. Additionally, it has received Platinum recognition from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the organization's highest distinction. K9s has also been rated a top nonprofit by Great Nonprofits.

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  • The honors come as Giving Tuesday approaches and millions of Americans make decisions about which nonprofit to support.
  • And the recent recognition from third-party rating agencies shows you can give with confidence to K9s For Warriors.
  • Those who support K9s For Warriors, remind America's military heroes their fellow Americans have their backs this Giving Tuesday.
  • Many of the Warriors who graduate from K9s For Warriors say their Service Dog has saved their life.

Purina Dog Chow and Actor Anthony Ramos Announce Winning Service Dog of Visible Impact Award

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veteran's Day, Purina Dog Chow and award-winning recording artist and actor Anthony Ramos are proud to introduce this year's Dog Chow Visible Impact Award winner: Huey, a service dog who helps U.S. Army veteran Ramon manage his posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The award recognizes Huey's impact on Ramon's life, detecting dizzy spells and migraines before they happen and helping the veteran open up to his family about his struggles.

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  • Meet Huey, the PTSD service dog providing life-changing support for his U.S. Army veteran owner
    ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veteran's Day, Purina Dog Chow and award-winning recording artist and actor Anthony Ramos are proud to introduce this year's Dog Chow Visible Impact Award winner: Huey, a service dog who helps U.S. Army veteran Ramon manage his posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • "The Visible Impact Award let us hear first-hand the role PTSD service dogs play, and we know there are more veterans who could benefit from a service dog the way Ramon has.
  • The Dog Chow Visible Impact Award recognizes the remarkable impact service dogs have on the lives of military veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • As part of its commitment to service members, Dog Chow started the Service Dog Salute program in 2018 to highlight the life-changing benefits that service dogs provide to veterans experiencing PTSD.

American Water Charitable Foundation and American Water Military Services Group Continue Partnership with K9s For Warriors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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    “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to once again partner with K9s For Warriors to support their mission and the wellbeing of our veterans,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • “We are incredibly grateful for the support of the American Water Charitable Foundation to further our mission to end veteran suicide,” said K9s For Warriors CEO Carl Cricco.
  • “We are pleased to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation in continuing our support for K9s For Warriors, an organization that focuses on the veteran community and resonates with our team,” said Sean Wheatley, President, American Water Military Services Group.
  • “This partnership reinforces our Military Services Group’s mission to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater services to service members and their families on 18 military installations.”
    In 2022, the American Water Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with American Water’s Military Services Group, provided a $25,000 State Strategic Impact grant to K9s For Warriors.

MEN'S WEARHOUSE ANNOUNCES LANDMARK $6.5 MILLION DONATION TO U.S. VETERANS DRIVEN BY CUSTOMER CONTRIBUTIONS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Men's Wearhouse announces a $6.5 million contribution to Veteran organizations in support of service members and their families.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Men's Wearhouse announces a $6.5 million contribution to Veteran organizations in support of service members and their families.
  • Through its year-round campaign driving donations in-store alone, Men's Wearhouse saw a record-breaking 1.3 million unique donors, resulting in its largest-ever contribution to honor U.S. Veterans this November.
  • The retailer remains true to its loyalty to the veteran community by sharing $6.5 million across four causes.
  • "Men's Wearhouse is committed to uplifting our Veterans and giving them the support they deserve.

Congressional Resolution Marks Sept. 20th as National Service Dog Day

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K9s For Warriors, the nation's largest provider of trained Service Dogs for military Veterans with invisible wounds of war, celebrated the unanimous passage of a historic bipartisan resolution designating September 20th as National Service Dog Day each year. 

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  • It notes that Service Dogs have been providing such assistance since 1929, and that evidence-based research has shown that "Service Dogs provide numerous health and fitness benefits."
  • "National Service Dog Day will help to recognize how invaluable these incredible canines are to our American heroes.
  • "I appreciate my colleagues unanimously passing this resolution to recognize National Service Dog Day – a way to raise awareness about the unique training and tasks that Service Dogs perform to enable Veterans with disabilities to live life to the fullest."
  • I am proud to join Chairman Bost in declaring September 20th as National Service Dog Day.