United States War Dogs Association

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United States War Dogs Association

Mission Statement: Honoring our nation’s war dogs and their handlers; past, present, and future.

Vision: Our vision is to provide support throughout the life cycle of a military working dog and promote the distinguished history of their invaluable service. Objectives: To accomplish our mission, we have the following objectives:

* Sending care packages to K-9 teams currently deployed

* Providing working dogs with necessary equipment both overseas and in the US

* Recognizing military wo

rking dogs who are retiring through our awards program

* Facilitating a free prescription drug program for retired working dogs

* Providing funds for The Rainbow Bridge Assistance Program

* Memorializing K-9 Heroes

* Educating the public about the service and sacrifice of military working dogs

08/28/2026

Earlier this year, we announced our partnership with Of Honor to support efforts to provide care to retired MWDs through their Veterinary Care Program ✨🐾

One of the RMWDs that is now benefiting from our partnership, is sweet girl Astra.

Astra served with the US Army from 2018 to 2026, deploying to the Middle East and supporting numerous high-profile VIP missions across the United States with the Secret Service and Department of State.

Astra medically retired in February 2026 and was adopted by her longtime handler. She is now thriving as a beloved family member and is living her best life in retirement.

Her favorite pastimes include sunbathing in the yard, chasing squirrels, and getting rowdy with her brother Nitro — a fellow retired MWD.

We love working with organizations that further our mission to support the MWD community. Thank your for your service, Astra! And thank you to Paws of Honor for your dedication to our nation's military K-9s.

K-9 leads the way!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day, K-9 fam!

For our fearsome protectors,
savvy sniffers,
cool patrollers,
heroic lifesavers.

For our goofy buddies,
cuddle bunnies,
couch-sprawlers,
soul-readers.

To the best friends we ever had: For your unconditional love and loyalty, we'll continue to honor you with all we have.

To MWDs - active and retired - this day is yours.

K-9 leads the way! 🐾🐶✨🩷

08/24/2026

Join us in welcoming one of our newest members to the RX Program 🎉🎉

This is RMWD Cola. He Came to NWS Earle, NJ in 2018 as a Patrol/Drug Detector Dog (P/DDD). Cola was always an energetic dog and very curious. Even at 9 y/o, he has the same energy he had when he was a younger dog. Cola developed lymphoma a little over two months ago and the military quickly retired him so that he could have some relaxation in his life outside of the Navy. Cola has been a wonderful addition to our family and we hope to give him as long as a life as reasonably possible. Cola has a way about him that makes him still seem like a puppy even at his older age.

Welcome to the War Dogs family, we are so honored to have you!

08/20/2026

✨🐾Spotlighting The Ddamien Project 🐾✨

We are constantly in awe of the incredible work of our great friends and partners at The Ddamien Project.

Retired US Navy dog handler Krystal Tronboll leads the Project, which provides a loving forever home for retired MWDs, contract working dogs and law enforcement dogs with specialist behavioral and health issues.

US War Dogs is honored to continue our financial support for the retired MWDs in residence at the project. Right now, 16 of the 23 dogs that call The Ddamien Project home are RMWDs and our sponsorship covers the cost of preventive treatments and food for these retired heroes.

Krystal's tireless dedication to our nation's MWDs is truly inspiring and we are truly honored to play a small part in their story.

Thank you, The Ddamien Project, for the love and care that you give to these very special dogs.

K-9 leads the way!

08/17/2026

Join us in welcoming one of the newest members to the RX Program 🎉🎉

Former Military Working Dog Thor D649 retired from service in February of 2025.

A Patrol and Drug Detection Dog (PDDD), entered military service in April of 2022, and spent most of his career working in Barstow, CA. He was utilized for drug detection aboard the installations and assisted with other agencies when needed.

Thor was a high driven dog who loved to work and was committed to the mission and always kept his handler safe. I was Thor’s last handler and the bond we created was unbreakable. I knew when his time came to retire, I would take him home. Retirement came earlier than expected due to medical concerns. Thor was diagnosed with anatomical abnormality of the airway.

Like other working dogs, the adjustment was difficult for Thor. He was still in work mode and had to adjust to being in a home and know he can just relax and feel safe. As time passed, Thor began to settle and adapt to civilian life. Once he figured out how good this life was, he never looked back. Thor is a Belgian Malinois who weighs over 100 lbs., but do not let his size fool you, he is a big teddy bear and gets to enjoy life with his family who loves him and gets to travels and explore the outdoors. Of course, his Kong goes with him everywhere.

Welcome to the War Dog family, Thor, we are so honored to have you!

If you want to help retired military working dogs, click the link below ⬇️
www.uswardogs.org/donations

08/15/2026

Full time sweet girl and retired US Air Force PEDD Rea here, wanted to say a huge thank you to all the incredible people who answered our call to become Fundraising Champions for US War Dogs 🫶

Rea knows that - without your incredible support - US War Dogs can't continue to provide the care and support to MWDs, both in active duty and crucially, in retirement.

Rea also says that there is still time to register yourself to be a Fundraising Champion... We'll get you set up with a bespoke fundraising link that issues tax receipts so all you have to do is share it with your friends, families and colleagues 💌

Drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll get you set up!

Thank you, we love you and K-9 leads the way!

As you were, Rea 🐾🩷

08/14/2026

Future Military Working Dog DDonatello is getting his reps in at 8 weeks old. His current capability is being a certified Cutie Patootie.

08/12/2026

Honoring MWDs in Missouri

This week, we had the honor of attending the monument dedication ceremony of a brand new tribute to MWDs at the Rolla Veterans Memorial Park in Rolla, MO.

The project was the brainchild of high school sophomore and Eagle Scout, Mason.

Mason did everything from designing the monument and digging the footings for the concrete pad – with help from his Eagle Scout troop—to fundraising for the project.

With such hard work and dedication to a noble cause, we were honored to play our part in helping Mason succeed and reach his fundraising target.

Mason’s vison for the monument - “I’d hope that this monument would honor the devotion and selfless sacrifice of these animals and be a place of reflection for those who have served with and whose lives were impacted by these amazing heroes.”

Mason also received his Eagle Scout badge at the ceremony, which US War Dogs president, Chris Willingham, wad proud to attend.

Mason, job well done and thank you for honoring our military working dogs.

08/10/2026

Join us in welcoming one of our newest members to the RX Program 🎉🎉

MWD Szlovi is a 10 year old Belgian Malinois that served his Army career at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. He is a dual certified Patrol / Narcotics Detection Dog and was retired in December 2025 due to age and chronic kidney disease. He’s a very easy going dog that needs minimal attention. He just wants to relax on his bed and get the occasional head scratch and give you random kisses and hand shakes. Due to a bite history, adoption after retirement proved to be difficult. Ultimately he was facing euthanasia when K9 Legacy Project stepped in to give him his forever home in April 2026.

Welcome to the War Dog family, we are so honored to have you!

If you want to help retired military working dogs, click the link below ⬇️
www.uswardogs.org/donations

08/07/2026

Cpl. Max W. Donahue
Died August 7, 2010 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

Max died of wounds received Aug. 4 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while supporting combat operations. He was deployed with his Military Working Dog, Fenji.

Today, we honor you. 🇺🇸

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102 West Pennsylvania Avenue/Suite 501
Baltimore, MD
21204

Website

https://linktr.ee/uswardogssm

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