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Honoring Those Who Served in Silence

The K9 Legacy Foundation ensures every law enforcement K9 receives the dignity, honor, and remembrance they deserve.

Founded by canine handlers, for canine handlers.

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Our Purpose

Our Mission

The K9 Legacy Foundation supports law enforcement canines in their final moments by funding end-of-life care and preserving their remarkable legacies through memorials. We strive to ensure these loyal partners receive the dignity and recognition they deserve for their selfless contributions to keeping our communities safe.

We exist to ensure that every law enforcement K9 receives dignified end-of-life care, is honored through a personalized memorial, and has their story preserved through a legacy memoir.

End-of-Life Care

We support dignified euthanasia care for law enforcement K9s so handlers never face that burden alone.

Custom Memorial Plaque

A custom engraved memorial plaque offers a lasting tribute to a K9 partner’s service.

K9 Memorial - Lando, Juno, Faco, Dia, Hektor-A

K9 Lando · Juno · Faco · Dia · Hektor-A

The Process

How We Help

From loss to legacy — we walk alongside handlers every step of the way.

01
STEP 01

A K9 Passes

A law enforcement K9 passes or requires dignified euthanasia. The K9 must be certified or formerly certified for law-enforcement service.

02
STEP 02

Submit a Request

Submit a memorial request within 60 days. For end-of-life care reimbursement, include the euthanasia invoice and a certification or retirement letter.

03
STEP 03

We Handle the Rest

When approved, the Foundation may reimburse eligible euthanasia and cremation costs. The handler receives a custom engraved memorial plaque.

Requests and supporting documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the K9's passing.

Submit a Memorial Request
Memorial Wall

Forever in Our Hearts

These are the heroes we have had the honor of serving.

K9 Memorial - Muppet & Nestor
HONORED

K9 Muppet & K9 Nestor

K9 Memorial - Lando, Juno, Faco, Dia, Hektor-A
HONORED

K9 Lando · Juno · Faco · Dia · Hektor-A

K9 Memorial - Skye, Aiko, Iman
HONORED

K9 Skye · Aiko · Iman

K9 Memorial - Tom, Rocky, Tommy
HONORED

K9 Tom · Rocky · Tommy

“Not every hero stands on two legs. Some serve beside us on four paws.”
Apply for Services

Request Memorial Services

Complete this form to request end-of-life care support and/or a memorial plaque for your K9 partner.

Required Documentation

Death certificate or euthanasia invoice + most recent certification or retirement letter. Documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the K9's passing.

Handler Information

K9 Information

Assistance Needed

Annual Fundraiser

2027 Canine Classic Golf Tournament

Our annual fundraising golf tournament returns on March 26, 2027. Event details and registration information will be announced soon.

All proceeds fund K9 memorial services
Open to law enforcement and community supporters
Southern Arizona area event
2027

Canine Classic

Golf Tournament 2027

DateMarch 26, 2027
BeneficiaryK9 Legacy Foundation
StatusComing Soon
CauseLaw Enforcement K9s