Warrior Dog Foundation Explained

Warrior Dog Foundation is a non-profit organization (EIN: 46-2092762)^[1] located in the Cooper, Texas, United States that provides care and comfort to dogs that have ended their service supporting American troops. Its main goal is to give the dogs a place to live out their golden years having fun on a ranch with dignity and respect.^[2]

Programs

The foundation helps to transition dogs from an operational environment into its state-of-the-art kennel facility. The foundation educates the public on the importance of K-9s in the combat environment, and showcases the level of sacrifice these dogs give in support of U.S. troops. The foundation cares for each individual SOF K-9 with dignity and grace, including both mental and physical rehabilitation for the rest of their lives.^[3]

Founding

Warrior Dog Foundation was founded by former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland.

History

It was started in 2013, its kennel is located Cooper, Texas.^[4]

See also

• Animals in War Memorial
• Dogs in warfare
• Dickin Medal
• Examples of dogs that gained notability in war
• 1st Military Working Dog Regiment
• War Dog Memorial (Bristol Township, Pennsylvania)

References

1. Web site: Exempt Organizations Select Check . IRS . Warrior Dog Foundation.
2. Web site: The Warrior Dogs That Inspired 'Max' . Scout . 26 June 2015 . Scout.
3. Web site: From California to Las Vegas to Colorado to Texas: Part of the journey of the Ford truck for the Warrior Dog Foundation . Las Vegas Informer . Community, Featured . 4 June 2014 . Hall, Debbie.
4. Web site: Warrior Dog Foundation . Linkedin . 4 August 2015.

External links

• Warrior Dog Foundation Official Website