Our Mission Matters
Dedicated to enhancing the lives of police K9 units through support, training, and community engagement.
Transforming Lives Through K9 Partnerships
Our organization is dedicated to enhancing the lives of police K9 units and their handlers. Through generous donations and community support, we create impactful partnerships that save lives and foster safety.
Inspiring Success Stories of Our K9 Heroes
Meet our remarkable dogs and their dedicated handlers who have made a significant difference in our communities.
Celebrating Our Donors and Their Contributions
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters whose generosity fuels our mission.
Join Us in Making a Difference Today
Your support can help us continue this vital work.
Meet Our Dedicated Dogs and Handlers
Our dogs and handlers form an unbreakable bond, working together to protect and serve our communities. Each story is a testament to their courage, loyalty, and unwavering commitment.
Celebrating Our Generous Supporters
Our donors play a crucial role in our mission. Their generosity directly impacts the lives of our K9 units and the communities they serve.
Major Contributors
Thank you to our incredible supporters for making a difference every day.
Impact Stories
Discover how your contributions help our K9 heroes thrive in their roles.
Honoring Our Beloved K9 Heroes
We would like to recognize and remember the dedicated individuals who served or volunteered with the St. Paul Police K-9 Unit and the St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation. Their time, talents, and unwavering support helped shape our mission and made a lasting impact on the community we serve.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our organization and how you can get involved.
German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are the two most commonly used in the St. Paul Police Department.
We source our dogs from Europe. Mainly Germany and other central european contries. American breeders are generally breeding for show and will not have the mental drive, conformation, or health that the European breeders aim for. There is also a larger population of dogs bred for police work.
No, the department stopped accepting donated dogs in the early 2000’s. It was found that it was a better investment to purchase a dog from a reputable breeder that guarantees the dogs. They will replace any dogs that have for whatever reason failed to meet our standards for training and have shown to have less health problems
Retirement age is on a case by case basis for each K9. Generally, they will work till around 8 or 9 years old. Their health status will largely determine their longevity in the job. Dogs with a clean bill of health will work to an older age than those with old injuries or other health concerns.
All retired dogs live at home with their handlers and families.
100% of the proceeds go towards expenses that are not covered by the state/city budget for the department. These expenses could include dogs, training equipment, veterinary bills (outside of routine care), training for officers, covering expenses of national competitions, assisting with costs of retired dogs, and more.