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Java

Semper K9 is proud to welcome Java, a 10-week old Shepherd mix, into our Service Dogs for Veterans program. Java is generously sponsored by Nancy and Paul Hamilton of Belfast, ME and was donated to us by Stafford County Animal Shelter. Java is named in honor of the 1,168 crew members of the USS Houston…

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Semper K9 Renames Stream in Catlett to “Courage Creek”

Catlett, VA-November 11, 2019- Nationally recognized veteran service organization, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, announced today that their application with the US Board of Geographical Names (USGS) for a stream name change had been approved. Semper K9 purchased 33 acres in Fauquier County in 2017 and went to work to get a stream that ran through…

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Career Change

Murph

Semper K9 is proud to announce the acceptance of Murph, a 19-month old, shepherd-lab mix, into our Service Dogs for Veterans program. Murph is named in memory of Major Ed Murphy and comes to us from our rescue partner, Operation Paws for Homes. Major Ed Murphy was a dedicated Soldier, husband, and father. He was…

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Events

Can Your Dog Win Gold at the 3rd Annual Dog Olympics?

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 28, 2019 Contact: Amanda Baity amanda@semperk9.org 571-494-5144, ext. 2 Can Your Dog Win Gold at the 3rd Annual Dog Olympics? Quantico, VA- For the third year, local nonprofit Semper K9 is hosting their dog Olympics, the Obedience Olympiad. This family-friendly event will be sure to have everyone’s tail wagging…

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Career Change

Ralphie

Semper K9 is honored to announce the acceptance of Ralphie, a 4-month old Plott Hound mix, into our Service Dogs for Veterans program. Ralphie comes to us from our rescue partner, Operation Paws for Homes, and is named in memory of Lt. Col. Ralph H. Thompson, U.S. Air Force, Retired.           …

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Career Change

Fletch

Semper K9 is honored to announce the acceptance of Fletch, a 16 week old German Shepherd, into our Service Dogs for Veterans program. Fletch was donated by Timothy Huff of Culpeper, Virginia . He is named in memory of Chief Petty Officer, Orris B. Fletcher, USN Ret. Fletch, the oldest of four children, was born…

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Dogs

Fury

Semper K9 is honored to announce the acceptance of Phantom and Fury into our Service Dogs for Veterans program. Phantom is a 5-month old Great Pyrenees mix who comes to us from our rescue partner, Operation Paws for Homes. Fury is a 4-month old lab who was donated by Kate Gibbons.  Phantom and Fury are…

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Dogs

Phantom

Semper K9 is honored to announce the acceptance of Phantom and Fury into our Service Dogs for Veterans program. Phantom is a 5-month old Great Pyrenees mix who comes to us from our rescue partner, Operation Paws for Homes. Fury is a 4-month old lab who was donated by Kate Gibbons.  Phantom and Fury are…

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