Fund seeks to raise
money to ensure service dogs receive life-saving medical care
.jpg "Judge and his handler, Corporal Michael Franks") |
| Judge and his handler, Corporal Michael Franks |
In
recognition of K9 Veterans Day, the Angels for Animals Foundation recently launched the Guardian Angels K9 Fund, which will raise money to ensure that
service animals such as police and military dogs receive life-saving medical
care while on active duty and in retirement.
“Our K9 officers and
veterans serve our communities and risk their lives in the same way that our
bravest service men and women do,” said Mark F. Magazu, II, Founder and
Chairman of the Angels for Animals Foundation. “Like our human protectors, K9
officers are subjected to gunshot wounds, shrapnel from explosive devices, bone
fractures and life‑threatening internal trauma resulting from perpetrator
physical assaults. The costs for this type of care can reach into the tens of
thousands of dollars range, often exceeding the funding capabilities of
handlers and departments. The Guardian Angels K9 Fund, if
successful, will help ensure these canine heroes receive the medical care they
need to return to health.”
The Guardian
Angels K9 Fund was started in honor of a K9 hero named Judge, who
served his community with the West Deptford Police
Department in New Jersey for seven years. When K9 Judge was
diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, his medical bills exceeded $12,000 in
specialist medical care, the cost of which required his handler, Corporal Mike
Franks, to ask his community for fundraising help. The Guardian Angels K9 Fund
is meant to assist service men and women, like Corporal Franks, and K9 heroes,
like Judge, during these kinds of urgent, unexpected times of need.
K9 Judge was laid to rest on February 20, 2015, surrounded by nearly 100
fellow human and K9 officers, who lined the road to honor Judge with a final
salute. The Angels for Animals Foundation honors his memory today on K9 Veterans
Day.
To donate to the Fund,
simply text the word “GuardianK9” to the number 41444, followed by a space and
then the amount you would like to donate. Donations can also be made
online at www.BeMyAngel.com/Guardian.
For additional
information, visit the Angels for Animals Foundation at www.BeMyAngel.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/angelsforanimalsfoundation.
About Guardian
Angels K9 fund
The Guardian Angels K9
Fund is a dedicated fund of the Angels for Animals Foundation solely focused on
raising money to provide life-saving medical care to police and military
service dogs on active duty and in retirement. More information can be
found at
About Angels for
Animals Foundation
The Angels for Animals
Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that raises money to help pet
owners suffering from extreme financial hardship to provide veterinary care for
animals facing serious medical challenges. Each year, thousands of family pets
are euthanized because their owners simply cannot afford life-saving medical
treatments and procedures. The Angels for Animals Foundation has facilitated
nearly $500,000 in services of either cash raised or negotiated free or
discounted services for all types of animals since it was founded in 2011.
Donations to the Angels for Animals Foundation can be made online or via text
message. More information can be found at www.BeMyAngel.com.