MK9s Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity with a Candid (formerly Guidestar) Gold Rating. Our team of dedicated volunteers is proud to offer professional training of service dogs for military veterans suffering from mental and/or physical disabilities. We bring more than 17 years of experience training service dogs for individuals with disabilities. All service dogs are trained pro bono and are provided free-of-charge to qualified and deserving veterans.
While volunteers raise and train our Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) under the guidance of professional trainers who volunteer their time as well, we do seek financial assistance to cover puppy acquisition, medical care, and supplies. Your thoughtful contribution to helping make a Service Dog Team a reality is greatly appreciated!
There are four ways to contribute*:
(1) If you would like to provide a tax deductible donation, you can donate on-line by selecting a sponsorship level (defined further below on this page), or by using one of the designated donation buttons:
Or
(2) Send your check made payable to MK9s Service Dogs to: MK9s Service Dogs 2621 Oakton Glen Drive Vienna, VA 22181
(3) You may purchase specific items from our Amazon Charity List, simply click here. Amazon will ship the item directly to us.
(4) When shopping on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link and MK9s will receive 0.5% of the cost of your qualifying purchases.
Please note that any time you are shopping for MK9s Service Dogs’ needed supplies, you can find possible savings using Capital One Shopping or other similar tools.
*MK9s Service Dogs is registered to fundraise in the following states: CO, FL, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WV. The following states do not require registration for passive solicitations (e.g., individuals donating based on visits to our website): AL, AK, AZ, CA, CT, DE, HI, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, OR, SD, TN, TX, VT, WA, and WY. If you are interested in making a donation and you are not from one of the above listed states or are from the District of Columbia, please contact us so that we can ensure we comply with your location’s legal requirements.
If you don’t mind dropping us a note at mk9servicedogs@gmail.com to let us know that something is coming, we would greatly appreciate it. We will promptly thank you for your generous support of our mission to help develop effective veteran – service dog teams and let you know when your kind contribution is received.
MK9s Sponsorship Levels:
PUPPY LOVER – $100
Sponsorship covers the cost of:
• Collar
• ID tag
• Training bandana
• 2 leashes
• 15 foot long line
• Travel bowl
• Treat pouch
WAGGING TAIL – $275
Puppy Lover level contribution PLUS:
• 2 stainless steel bowls
• Crate
• Dog bed
• Dental care package
• Grooming kit
• Toy starter kit
• Canine Good Citizen evaluation
LOYAL COMPANION – $500
Wagging Tail level contribution PLUS:
• AKC Reunite registration
• County license
• In-Training Jacket
• Service Dog jacket for placement
• Service Dog leash for placement
• Service Dog collar for placement
BEST FRIEND – $1,000
Loyal Companion level contribution PLUS:
• Puppy food for 1 year
• Training treats for 1 year
CARING PAWS – $2,000
Best Friend level contribution PLUS:
• Puppy vaccines for 1 year
• Routine veterinary visits for 1 year
HERO DOG – $4,500
Caring Paws level contribution PLUS:
• Booster vaccines
• Incidental veterinary visit(s)
• Heartworm preventative for 2 years
• Flea preventative for 2 years
• Penn Hips procedure
• Spay or Neuter
• CERF eye exam
SERVICE DOG – $7,500
• Sponsorship covers the entire cost of acquiring and supporting a service dog for one veteran.
• Name the puppy**.
• Sponsor will receive a quarterly “pup”date and photos of the service dog in training.
NAME A FUTURE SERVICE DOG – $3,000
• Sponsorship covers the cost of purchasing a puppy from a reputable breeder.
• Name the puppy**.
• Sponsor will receive a quarterly “pup”date and photos of the service dog in training.
**The name must meet guidelines provided by MK9s.
Click here to be taken to the IRS website to verify MK9s Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) public charity by inputting EIN 84-1899696 then select “Determination Letters” or here to verify our Candid GuideStar Gold Rating.