Project K-9 Hero

It is with an extremely heavy 💔 heart that we share in the passing of Project K-9 Hero Pack Member #228, retired Military Working Dog (MWD) "LEO.”

MWD Leo spent eight years assigned to the U.S. Army's 69th Military Working Dog Detachment in Fort Carson, Colorado. MWD Leo was certified as a Patrol/Explosive Detection Dog that served with the utmost distinction during his career. Leo deployed in support of combat operations in Afghanistan 🇦🇫, as well two separate combat deployments to Iraq 🇮🇶. In addition to his service overseas, he was attached to the United States Secret Service to protect the President of the United States on over 20 missions.

After his last deployment to Iraq in 2021, Leo was medically retired due to a spinal disease that had been increasingly giving him significant mobility issues. Leo remained with his still serving active duty handler from his final deployment. Leo was in need of immediate medical attention that she simply can not afford at that time. That left only two options, which was for his handler to go into extreme personal debt, or for MWD Leo to go without help.

Since we at Project K-9 Hero didn’t want to see either of those happen, we placed Leo in our program over three years ago to help save his life. His Handler had this to say in regards to her appreciation of our nonprofit organization, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You helped Leo and I out during the lowest point in my life where I was so deep in debt, but so desperate to save his life back in 2023. Thanks to your organization, Leo was able to live the best possible retired life and for that, I can’t thank you enough.”

Please take a moment to remember and honor MWD Leo for his service to the safety and security of our nation! We will NEVER let him be forgotten!-

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Meet Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Jack, the 391st Program Member of the Project K-9 Hero Pack.

Jack served with distinction in the U.S. Army’s elite 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, where he played a critical role in the Ranger Dog Program. Throughout his career, he supported Special Operations missions around the world, training alongside some of the military’s most respected units and partner forces.

His impressive skill set included explosive detection, tracking, scouting, rappelling, fast-rope insertions, hoisting, and operating in urban, mountainous, jungle, and other extreme environments. Jack’s service helped strengthen the capabilities and effectiveness of military K-9 teams both at home and abroad.

Despite developing a medical condition early in his career that threatened his ability to serve, Jack continued working alongside his fellow Rangers for five years with unwavering dedication and courage.

Now medically retired and living with his original Handler, Jack faces ongoing health challenges that require specialized care. In recognition of his extraordinary service and sacrifice, Project K-9 Hero is honored to cover 100% of his future veterinary care, including office visits, diagnostics, prescriptions, and surgeries, for the rest of his life.

Thank you for your service, Jack. It’s an honor to support you in your retirement after your loyal, courageous, and committed service to our country. ❤️🐾