Manassas, Virginia- Saturday April 16, 2016 Semper K9 Assistance Dogs held their 1st Annual Open House at ‘Camp Semper K9’ in Manassas. Represented at the event was Covert Security, Operation Paws for Homes, Northern Virginia Veterans Association, Americans in Wartime Museum, Manassas Young Marines, Iron Jaws K9, Walking with a Friend, Red Cross of Prince…
Please join Semper K9 in welcoming Vinny to our service dog program! Donated by local Army Veterinarians Col Annette Hildabrand, DVM and Col Brad Hildabrand, DVM; Vinny is named in honor of Norman Vincent Lawrence. Lawrence was born February of 1926 in Rochester New York. He served in the Navy from 1944-46 on the USS John P.…
Semper K9 is proud to announce service dog in training Lizzy. Donated by local Army Veterinarians Col Annette Hildabrand, DVM and Col Brad Hildabrand, DVM; Lizzy is named in Honor of WWII Army Nurse 1st Lt. Elizabeth D Fleming Lewis. Elizabeth served from July 15, 1943-March 30,1946 as a surgical Nurse on board USS Emily Weder.…
Semper K9 is proud to announce the donation of service dog in training Diesel. Diesel is a 6 month old Czech Shepherd donated by Iron Jaws K9, LLC. Diesel graduated with his veteran at a ceremony in November 2016.
Semper K9 trains and provides service dogs to our wounded service members suffering from PTSD, TBI and Mobility Challenges. Using rescued and donated dogs we provide service dogs for psychiatric alert and mobility challenges free of charge to wounded service members and their eligible dependents. “They take animals that nobody wanted and a lot of…
Most dog owners want the best for their family pet. This may include lavish outfits, the finest food and training. Of course, allowing your dog to have ‘play-time’ and socialization at a local dog park is generally a decision that should be made in the raising of your four legged friend. There are many positive…
Prince William, VA- Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, a nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia, announces their first assistance dog candidate Semper K9’s Norman. Norman is an 11 week old shepherd mix who comes from Northern Virginia rescue organization Operation Paws for Homes. “We are excited to have Norman start our program.” states Christopher Baity, Semper K9’s…
Norman has had a busy first week. After getting adjusted to his new home he started learning his new name with “Focus.” Thanks to his foster parents from Operation Paws for Homes he had started name recognition a couple of weeks prior to entering the program. Amber & Mike also taught him to sit. Once…
This week has been busy. We had our first visit to our new veterinarian, Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Bristow. We saw Dr.Caroline Boyd and she was absolutely wonderful! Norman did such a great job socializing at the vet and following his commands. We are very thankful to have found an animal hospital that is…
