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Former vet finds fulfillment in serving and connecting with others
Not all stories or wounds are visible. Not every smiling face means they are OK. Blake Rashad struggled with anxiety and depression around the age of 7 and his shy personality kept him from meeting new people. He found a connection with dogs and convincing the neighborhood dog school to hire him, Rashad began his…
Read MoreTop Dogg K9 Foundation trains service dogs for veteran PTSD patients
The signature program of Top Dogg K9 Foundation is Veterans Deserve Outstanding Generosity and Service (VDOGS), an integrated canine-companion service program that pairs veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions correlated with a suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, and suicide. The program pairs veterans with canine service animals trained to serve in therapeutic…
Read MoreAtlanta Falcons player is tackling mental illness by offering veterans a new furry friend!
An Atlanta Falcons player is tackling mental illness among veterans by offering a helping hand, or rather, a paw. Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst donated $20,000 and sponsored a service dog to help military veterans in Atlanta struggling with their mental health. The Hayden Hurst Family Foundation surprised Top Dogg K9 Foundation with the grant to help with…
Read MorePAIRING PUPS WITH HOMETOWN HEROES with Home Depot
“We’re just trying to get these heroes back to where they were,” says Blake Rashad, founder of Top Dogg K9 Foundation. Blake began Top Dogg K9 Foundation to support disabled veterans by training and pairing them with a K9. Once paired, the service dogs help veterans live day-to-day life with less anxiety, helping to reduce…
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Read MorePairing Puppies With Hometown Heroes
PAIRING PUPS WITH HOMETOWN HEROES February 01, 2019 “We’re just trying to get these heroes back to where they were,” says Blake Rashad, founder of Top Dogg K9 Foundation. Blake began Top Dogg K9 Foundation to support disabled veterans by training and pairing them with a K9. Once paired, the service dogs help veterans live…
Read MoreProgram helps veterans and local jail inmates at the same time
Channel 2 WSB-TV was wonderful in featuring Top Dogg K9 Foundation’s work. Please click to watch the video
Read MoreEpisode 382 – Fighting for our Veterans – Segment 4
Top Dogg K-9 Foundation improving lives of veterans
The organization has teamed up with Home Depot and Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal to pair veterans with K9 companions. Click to watch full video
Read MoreOwner of 2 dogs that injured veteran’s emotional support animal faces charges
The owner received eight citations for each dog. Click to watch full video
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