Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal Services, Animals, Crime & Law, Crime Prevention, Disaster Aid, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services

Mission: The mission of the Pa K9 Assistance Foundation is to provide under funded K9 teams with necessary training and safety equipment that will aid and protect them in the performance of their jobs which are vital to keep the citizens and Police Officers of our communities safe.

Results: As of December 2017, PA K9 Assistance Foundation has provided assistance to approximately 100 K9 teams throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2009.Our assistance to these teams included providing temperature alert systems for patrol vehicles, ballistic and stab resistant K9 vests, vehicle kennels, first aid equipment, scent training kits, bite training equipment, etc. PA K9 Assistance Foundation was the first organization in the nation to offer more than ballistic vests to K9 teams at no cost to those organizations.

Target demographics: law enforcement K9 teams

Direct beneficiaries per year: 8 law enforcement K9 teams in various areas of Pennsylvania

Geographic areas served: the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Programs: providing safety and training equipment to these important law enforcement tools.