Ralph and Hachi both earned their Therapy Dog certification with Fire Team K-9’s! I would like to thank Kent K9 Training Center, Elmwood Veterinary Hospital / Hôpital Vétérinaire Elmwood, Riverview Animal Hospital / Hôpital vétérinaire de Riverview, Pet Valu, Paws N’ Noses, and my friends & family. Please do not hesitate to direct message me if...
This week, Therapy Dog Hachi enjoyed offering pet therapy visits with her friend Pearl (alpaca) from Llama-zing Adventures in New Brunswick. They did a fantastic job spreading love and kindness
On April 9th in Kelowna BC at Red Door Doodles owned by Colleen Shonwise, Mr. Gray and Mr. Green were chosen for placement with Fire Team K9’s. Following the weekly activities of these young pups, Colleen guided them through several courses and tests, until reaching the ultimate goal. A plane ride to Ottawa, Ontario. The...
*Service Dog Bristol* has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Today we celebrate the graduation and match for Service Dog Bristol. Louis and Bristol are amazing Fire Team Partners. #woundedwarriorscanada #inthistogether2021 #ServiceDogsForVeterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteranstrong Lucky Labs
Over the summer a great idea became reality. Today, we are sending out a huge “thanks a million” to Veterans Framing & Structure Co., owner James Mailman along with Laura Pelkey, Administration Officer. It was an exciting day at K-9 HQ when the truck pulled up with a ‘special delivery’. Thanks to Ricky and Eric...
By: Tina Peplinskie Photos: Kat Forder Publishing date: Dec 20, 2021 A local non-profit corporation with the mission to source, train, and match service dogs with veterans and first responders has continued to grow and thrive despite the pandemic. Fire Team K-9’s Headquarters in Pembroke opened in September 2020, providing grooming, dog day care and...
Our Service Dogs and Service Dogs in Training recently had the chance to visit the City of Pembroke Fire Department to learn about the sights, sounds and scents of our local first responders. As working dogs it is vitally important for our pups to know that first responders are friendly. A big thank you to...
Cora loves to help! She loves to help with DIYs She loves to help make dinner She loves to help binge shows She loves to help with school You can totally see how hard she works, right? Cora’s Foster Family is delighted with how well she is fitting into her new household during her newest...
Hank is a 3 year old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who almost didn’t make it into the door for his first visit – he was that scared. His previous nail trim experiences included heavy doses of drugs and a number of people pinning him down to accomplish the task. Mom came to us wondering if...
Casey is a 4 year old Border Collie who came to us after he had drawn blood one too many times when mom tried to clip his nails. Casey’s behaviour was difficult and dangerous enough that mom and dad seriously considered finding a new home for Casey. Like many herding dogs Casey has the instinct...