There are many considerations when bringing a new dog into your home. As a responsible pet owner, you’ll want to consider variables and options before making a final decision: care and training, cost, size, temperament, lifespan and appearance. Another important choice is the source of your dog. While that “doggy in the window” at pet…
Puppies are inquisitive little critters. They love to explore. Unfortunately, puppies use their mouths like hands, and anything that a dog puts in his mouth is fair game to chew and swallow. Even adult dogs may find some temptations too irresistible. After all, dogs are often happiest with something in their mouths. Puppies have an…
Semper K9 is proud to announce our latest addition to our assistance dog team. Kiernan, a black lab mix, is the 5000th dog saved through local rescue Operation Paws for Homes. “OPH’s first dog over four years ago was a black lab, our 1,000th dog saved was a black lab, and now our 5,000th dog saved…
Semper K9 Assistance Dogs is pleased to announce our third service dog in training, Buster. Buster is a 10 week old silver lab donated by Veteran advocate Carly Pritchard. Buster in named in honor of Vietnam veteran SP5 Marcellus Frank “Buster” Stuck II. Frank served in the United States Army during Vietnam (62-65). He was…
Semper K9 Assistance Dogs is proud to welcome Mikey as our second service dog candidate. Mikey comes to us from the Northern Virginia based animal rescue group Operation Paws for Homes. He was rescued with his littermate from a shelter down south. Mikey is named for Michael D. Collins, a family member of our Director…
Semper K9 Assistance Dogs is pleased to introduce our first assistance dog in training, Norman. He comes from the Northern Virginia animal rescue group Operation Paws for Homes. and was rescued in Franklin County, Virginia. Norman is named in memory of MSgt James Norman Cunningham Jr. USMC Ret. Without the direct influence ‘Top’ had on…
