Warm outdoor portrait of a retired German Shepherd police dog resting peacefully alongside a uniformed handler on grass, soft late afternoon sunlight.
Warm outdoor portrait of a retired German Shepherd police dog resting peacefully alongside a uniformed handler on grass, soft late afternoon sunlight.
Community Giving

Back the K9s who protect our city

Friends for Chesapeake K9 supports the working dogs of Chesapeake's Police, Fire, and Sheriff K9 units — and the handlers who serve alongside them.

Donating to Friends for Chesapeake K9 directly supports the vital care and well-being of retired K9s after years of dedicated service. Once these heroic dogs retire, the responsibility for their medical expenses, food, and overall care shifts away from the department and onto their former handlers. Friends for Chesapeake K9 steps in to fill this crucial gap by providing financial assistance, ensuring that these loyal companions continue to receive the necessary veterinary care and support they deserve in their retirement. Your contributions help alleviate the financial burden on handlers and ensure that retired K9S can enjoy their golden years in comfort and good health.

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Fund Transparency

Direct stewardship of every gift

100%

medical expenses covered for retired K9s

$0

cost to adopting handlers for emergency surgery

24/7

trauma readiness for active team deployments

501(c)(3) non-profit organization