K9’s For Kids

08/07/2026

K9s for Kids is excited to announce a new litter of puppies to enter our program.
Any family interested in the program is asked to call Steve at 412-670-5939 for more information.

07/13/2025

A K9s for Kids Fundraiser is now in progress, and your help would be greatly appreciated! Cheplics Meat Packaging is holding a fundraiser that benefits K9s for Kids, winnings include A Meat Package and a $1,000 cash.

Tickets are $10 each and are based on the PA Lottery.

Please contact Steve at 412-670-5939 for more details.

02/12/2025

K9s for Kids is looking for families who are in need of a Service Dog for their child.
Families MUST be willing to complete the year-long program. The families MUST be able to do the program NOW as the pups are ready to be placed.
If interested please contact Steve at 412-670-5939 for more information.

04/02/2024

It's April 2nd and that means it's World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month! K9s for Kids would like to celebrate and recognize all of the K9s for Kids families who have individuals on the spectrum. We are honored to be a part of your journey!

12/29/2023

Just in case you missed KDKA news this morning, KDKA did a feature on K9 Hank and the Brimner family. The news report showed how K9 Hank has helped Harrison and the family in so many ways. Tune in below to watch.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/beaver-county-aliquippa-service-dog-changes-life-family/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

Congratulations again to K9 Hank and the Brimner Family on being honored with the Humane Fund Award of Canine Excellence by the American Kennel Club. Megan Brimner KDKA 2 Pittsburgh

When you meet Hank, a 3-year-old German Shepard, it is clear that 10-year-old Harrison Brimner is his favorite person.

12/11/2023

K9's for Kids is so humbled and proud to announce that the Brimner family has received the ACE American Kennel Club award for K9 Hank and the services that he has provided to their family.
Please see the below link and video to watch their journey.
https://vimeo.com/m2nyc/review/892391676/5afa38380c

We love you all so much! Megan Brimner

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11/15/2023

K9’s For Kids is committed to providing Service Dogs to children in need regardless of their disability.

The program to assist families with raising money for our service dog program is open to families of children with disabilities.

Interested families should contact K9’s For Kids at 412-670-5939 for more details.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping your child!

11/09/2023

K9’s For Kids and Autism Pittsburgh are looking for 3 families who are in need of a Service Dog for their child.
Families MUSTbe willing to complete the year-long program. The families MUST be able to do the program NOW as the pups are ready to be placed.
Families MUST sell raffle tickets (which we will provide) - this will cover the cost of the program.
If interested please contact Steve at 412-670-5939 or Erica Zimmerman at 412-596-7708.

08/17/2023

K9s for Kids is excited to announce our newest litter of puppies to enter our program.
Any family interested in the program is asked to call 412-670-5939 for more information.
The next classes will begin this fall.

02/10/2023

K9s for Kids just learned from Dana Bauer that her son Nico's Service Dog - K9 Jake was selected by the producers of AKC TV to be featured on their show AKC Dog Center. It will be shown on their streaming service.
We passed along this information to our families about the AKC looking for entries for K9 heroes. We will pass it along to all when it will air as soon as we have a date and time.
CONGRATULATIONS Nico and K9 Jake. We can't wait to see you on TV.