The kindness of friends.
Your contribution to K-9 Friends – no matter how small – makes a big difference for our heroes, their safety and the security of our community.
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About Friends of Douglas County K-9
“Our vision is to enhance the ongoing directives of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit through community fundraising, education and public awareness.”
Formally established in 2011, Friends of Douglas County K-9 (K-9 Friends) is the only non-profit organization solely committed to the financial support of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit. With the exception of deputy salaries and vehicles, the DCSO K-9 Unit is funded almost entirely by donations. Additionally, K-9 Friends is 100% volunteer-run, ensuring all funds directly impact the K-9 Unit.
Since 2011, K-9 Friends has had the privilege of helping the DCSO K-9 Unit purchase eleven new dogs, provide world-class training, and an array of specialized equipment. We also work hard to ensure our retired K-9s receive the best healthcare possible. See the complete list of what K-9 Friends has accomplished since its inception.
But we couldn’t have done any of this without the generosity and kindness of folks just like you. Your contribution to K-9 Friends – no matter how small – makes a big difference for our heroes, their safety and the security of our community. Please join us!
Friends of Douglas County K-9 Board Members
- Kim Vanderholm, D.V.M. - Chairman & Co-Founder
- David Swieckowski, D.V.M. - Founder
- Adam Rosenberg, D.V.M. - Vice Chairman & Treasurer
- Loni Hale - Secretary
- Sarah Westfall
- Matt Kirchoff
- Megan Rector, M.S., D.V.M.
- Chris Burchard