
Impact
Committed to providing the resources K9 heroes need to keep our communities safe
We’re helping fund the needs of more than 450 state and local law enforcement agencies across the U.S.

Our work has helped K9 teams in 44 states have access to the equipment, training and support they need to safely and effectively keep our communities safe. Through your generous financial support, we work to help meet any needs of active law enforcement K9s.
We support K9 units across their entire mission with whatever they need.
“On 02/13/2023, my dual purpose dog K9 Graffit was shot and killed in Jefferson County Colorado. He tracked an armed suspect down an embankment to where he was waiting with a gun. K9 Graffit saved lives that day and his sacrifice will never go forgotten.
K9 Graffit and I participated in K9 United training seminars and they were nothing but the best. To have K9s United reach out to me after the incident and present me with such a heartwarming portrait means the world to me. This is a gift I will cherish forever. Many thanks to Deborah and everyone else associated to K9s United. What an amazing organization!”
ZACH OLIVER & K9 GRAFFIT
JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO

Equipment
K9 units are one of the most resource-intensive units a law enforcement agency can have. They require specialized equipment that is costly to maintain and replace. Whenever there is a need, we provide direct equipment donations to ensure K9 units have the tools they need to safely do their jobs.
Some of the equipment we supply:
Vehicle heat alarms
Bullet proof vests
Kennels
First Aid Kits
Training aids and bite suits
Leads, harnesses and other gear
If you or your agency are in need of equipment, submit an Equipment Request here.
Train
Continuous training is essential for K9 units to maintain their skills and proficiency in tasks such as detection, apprehension, and search and rescue. We provide free access to best-in-class training and seminars to ensure both K9s and their handlers are well-prepared for their duties.
Advanced Training Seminars
First Aid Training for Handlers and EMTs


Advocate
EDUCATION
Much of the work done by K9 units is unseen by the general public. We work to highlight the critical role these four-legged crime fighters play in public safety by sharing their stories and hosting events to showcase their impressive capabilities to the communities they serve.
LEGISLATION
Protecting K9s is at the forefront of all we do. K9s United has successfully lobbied for two state bills to increase protections and welfare for Florida K9s, and is actively exploring efforts to expand legislation nationally.
HONORING THE FALLEN
Losing a K9 officer is devastating to its handler, law enforcement agency and community. K9s United pays tribute to the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, honoring their dedication and service. Their legacies are memorialized through custom tribute portraits and K9s United’s Annual Fallen K9 Memorial Run.