Global Working Dog Consortium

Global Working Dog Consortium IRS recognized 501(c)(4) nonprofit advancing the welfare, protection and recognition of working dog teams through legislation, advocacy and education.

We are giving a voice to those who serve in silence.

09/02/2026

🚨 K9 Kano Update:
After nearly being strangled to death during an apprehension on August 13th, K9 KANO 👮🏼‍♀️🦴 has been cleared to return to full duty! Congratulations Kano and leash holder, we are incredibly happy for you guys! Happy hunting guys. 🐾💪

HOW MANY K9s HAVE TO DIE IN HOT VEHICLES BEFORE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❓️It’s only August and already in 2026, at least six rep...
08/28/2026

HOW MANY K9s HAVE TO DIE IN HOT VEHICLES BEFORE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❓️

It’s only August and already in 2026, at least six reported law enforcement K9s have died in confirmed heat-related patrol vehicle incidents across the United States, with three additional deaths currently under investigation.

🐾 K9 Rip- Salem County Sheriff's Office (New Jersey)

🐾 K9 Boomer- Salem County Sheriff's Office (New Jersey)

🐾 K9 Chilli- Pitt County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina)

🐾 K9 Farock- Fairfield Police Department (Texas)

🐾 K9 Leonidas- Schenectady County Sheriff's Office (New York)

🐾 K9 Vethos- Junction City Police Department (Kansas)

🐾 K9 Doc- Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office AZ Detention K9 (under investigation)

🐾 K9 Simba- Gila County Arizona (under investigation)

🐾 K9 Blue- Charlottesville Police Department (under investigation)

We understand that accidents happen. Equipment fails. Good handlers can make mistakes. But PREVENTABLE DEATHS CANNOT become an accepted part of this profession.

K9s give us everything, but they can’t save themselves from a hot car. They can't open doors. They can't cry for help when heat alarms fail. Inside a baking vehicle, these loyal heroes are completely powerless, and they suffer. Their lives depend entirely on the safeguards we enforce.

And when the same tragedy keeps happening across different agencies and different states, saying “this was an accident” isn't enough.
We need safeguards designed for human error.

We need redundant technology when equipment fails. We need regular testing and oversight, proper installation and maintenance of heat alarms, and accountability on all levels. Far too often these deaths are preventable and swept under the rug.

Most importantly, we need legislative solutions that make protecting these dogs the standard, not an option. We don’t want to legislate common sense, but we are tired of watching dogs needlessly suffer and die. So it is time to take steps to prevent these deaths.

They spend their careers protecting us.

Protecting them is the very least we can do.
And we're working on it.

Legislative fixes and more details are coming. Stay tuned...

🚨 K9 Kano Strangled During Apprehension 🚨This one hits close to home.We have known Omaha Police K9 Kano and his handler,...
08/15/2026

🚨 K9 Kano Strangled During Apprehension 🚨
This one hits close to home.

We have known Omaha Police K9 Kano and his handler, Officer Ryan Keele, for some time, and had the privilege of assisting with Kano’s K9 Storm Inc vesting process.

Seeing this photo of Ryan carrying Kano out after what happened last night is incredibly difficult.

During an hours-long armed barricade Thursday night, Omaha Police say was deployed into a residence shortly after 1 a.m. and located the suspect hiding inside a wall.

When SWAT officers reached them, Kano was on the floor, unconscious and not breathing.

Police say the suspect had strangled Kano until he lost consciousness.

Officers immediately began CPR inside the home. Omaha Fire personnel rushed Kano to emergency veterinary care, where he was resuscitated. According to the latest information released by OPD, Kano is expected to survive and remains under close veterinary monitoring.

The suspect was taken into custody and faces numerous felony charges, including animal cruelty to a police service animal.

We are incredibly grateful for the officers who immediately began lifesaving care and for Omaha Fire personnel who helped get Kano to emergency treatment. Those actions undoubtedly mattered.

But for us, Kano isn't simply another K9 in another news story.

We know this dog. We know Ryan. We've followed this team and had the honor of playing a small role in helping protect Kano while he spent his career protecting others. This is truly a solid team who puts in work.

This photo is a difficult reminder of what these teams can face on any given deployment, and of the bond between a handler and the dog entrusted to him.

Kano did exactly what he was trained to do. He went into a dangerous situation, located the suspect officers had spent hours trying to find, and was seriously injured doing his job.

Tonight, we are simply grateful he is still here. And incredibly grateful for his handler and the first responders who saved his life.

Fight hard, Kano. Ryan, your entire working dog family is behind you both. You guys have got this. 💪🐾🐾

Christina, Global Working Dog Consortium

08/12/2026

Retirement Status: Questionable ❓️

K9 Vader recently hung up his badge, but apparently nobody told Vader what “retired” means. He still launches like he has bills to pay.

And Officer Smith… Sir… That call-out. 🔊😂

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Please keep hero K9 Appa in your thoughts and prayers. 🫶🐾
08/06/2026

Please keep hero K9 Appa in your thoughts and prayers. 🫶🐾

Rest Easy Good Boy 🇺🇸
08/01/2026

Rest Easy Good Boy 🇺🇸

Way to go Jeffrey & leash holder! 🙌🐾🐾
08/01/2026

Way to go Jeffrey & leash holder! 🙌🐾🐾

07/27/2026

BORDER PATROL K9 AIRLIFTED FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE
On July 24, an injured U.S. Border Patrol K9 was airlifted from another veterinary hospital to a specialty emergency center in La Mesa, California, for advanced care following a medical emergency.

Few details have been released regarding the K9’s injuries or current condition. Global Working Dog Consortium will continue following this case and share verified updates as they become available.

In a medical emergency, every minute matters. Air evacuation and EMS transport can significantly reduce the time between injury and definitive veterinary care, improving a working dog’s chance of survival. This medical transport specifically was carried out brilliantly by local and federal law enforcement and EMS. We salute all involved.

Global Working Dog Consortium is working in several states to establish clear legal authority for EMS personnel to provide emergency treatment and transportation to injured working dogs.

⭐️ Our goal is to remove uncertainty before an emergency occurs so responders, handlers, veterinarians, and agencies understand what care may be provided, who may provide it, and how an injured K9 can be transported safely and quickly. ⭐️

Our legislative efforts preserve human patients as the first priority while allowing trained responders to assist a working dog when appropriate personnel and resources are available.

We are also advocating for policies that include clear protocols, responder training, liability protections, veterinary medical direction, and transportation to the nearest appropriate veterinary facility.

California recently enacted legislation authorizing participating ambulance providers to transport certain injured working dogs when no human patient requires emergency care or transport. It is an important step, but access to emergency care and transportation remains inconsistent across the country.

🚨 Working dogs serve in dangerous environments, protect our communities, and routinely place themselves in harm’s way. Their survival should not depend on unclear laws or delayed access to emergency care. 🚨

We are hoping for positive news about this Border Patrol K9. 🙏

PRESS RELEASEThe Global Working Dog Consortium is proud to recognize the bipartisan introduction of H.R. 9582, the Natio...
07/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE
The Global Working Dog Consortium is proud to recognize the bipartisan introduction of H.R. 9582, the National Service Animals Monument Location Act, in the United States House of Representatives.

Introduced by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R) of Virginia, with Congressman Don Davis (D) of North Carolina, this legislation would authorize the National Service Animals Monument to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall.

This is an important step toward ensuring that military working animals, law enforcement animals and assistance dogs receive lasting national recognition for their priceless contributions throughout our nation’s history.

Christina M. Roof, CEO of the Global Working Dog Consortium and a member of the Service Animal Advisory Committee for the National Service Animals Monument, was instrumental in the legislative process to help advance this effort.

“For generations, service animals, military working animals and law enforcement animals have served our country with extraordinary honor, loyalty and purpose. Their contributions have shaped and saved lives, strengthened communities, enhanced public safety, and provided independence and dignity to countless Americans. I experienced that impact personally through my father and the service dog, Felix, who changed his life. The National Service Animals Monument will ensure their enduring legacy is permanently recognized and that future generations understand the profound role these animals have played throughout our nation’s history.

The Global Working Dog Consortium is grateful to Congresswoman Kiggans, Congressman Don Davis and the National Service Animals Monument team for their leadership and dedication to advancing this historic effort.”

Susan Bahary, founder and sculptor of the National Service Animals Monument, stated, “Together, these animals and their handlers have protected lives and communities, defended freedom, expanded independence, and embodied enduring American values of courage, sacrifice, loyalty, and compassion.”

GWDC looks forward to continuing to support this historic effort as the legislation moves through Congress and as our nation works toward a permanent tribute honoring the animals whose service, sacrifice, and partnership have left a lasting impact on American society.

And we are honored to continue working on this effort with our non-profit partners such as US War Dogs, Project K9 Hero, The Hero Academy and the other amazing non-profits involved in this mission.

To learn more please visit:
https://nationalserviceanimalsmonument.org/

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