Service dogs offer an immense amount of care to people all around the world.
For hundreds of years, they have provided help and mobility to elderly and disabled individuals, but their services don't stop there.
Well-trained pups can also provide emotional assistance therapy in the wake of post traumatic stress, like these K-9 Comfort Dogs.
One particular nonprofit, Semper K9s Assistance Dogs, is not only offering rescue dogs loving, healthy homes — but in doing so, they're transforming the lives of veterans.
However, though their programming offers amazing support for dog and human alike, they're now facing a shocking blow: they've lost their 54-acre farm, and they desperately need a new home.
Since receiving this heartbreaking news, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs has taken to the internet, desperately hoping someone can help save their life-changing organization.
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Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, located in Prince William County, VA, offers an invaluable service to animals as well as veterans.
By training rescued pooches to be service dogs, they're able to provide veterans and their families with both psychiatric and mobility assistance — while simultaneously giving dogs loving forever homes.
It's truly a win-win organization!
But unfortunately, the nonprofit recently learned that the lease on their 54-acre farm, where all training is conducted, will not be renewed this year.
“This is heartbreaking news,” told founder and executive director Christopher Baity to Prince William Living.
“Not only is this going to be a hardship for the veteran families we serve, this is also creating problems for my family.”
The 54-acre farm where "Camp Semper K9" is currently located offered a beautiful, lush landscape for the dogs to enjoy while training.
The property also included little campsites along the lake for visitors who want to take in the tranquility.
The facilities in Prince William County helped to ensure their dogs received happy homes and lives by training them to aid service members who were injured or ill.
And the help didn't stop there; they also offered internships for members who want to learn how to be handlers, trainers, and groomers.
But what truly makes Semper K9 so special is their deep respect for our veterans and the sacrifices they've made.
Each service pup is named for a real-life veteran, forever honoring their service and story.
But the Semper K9 camp has become more than just a training facility.
During their 12-month stay, the site has blossomed into a thriving community, creating a fun, tranquil environment for both the dogs and their clients.
They also made several additions to the park, including picnic tables, a chicken coop, and a vegetable garden.
It was truly a sanctuary for dogs and humans alike.
Though they believed the farm was a long-term space for their organization, it seems they must very quickly pack up and relocate.
“I have personally invested over a hundred hours into this property,” explained Army combat veteran Bo Londagin.
But doing so is no easy task. The current property houses their kennels, training equipment, and all the supplies necessary to keep their pups healthy and happy.
It will require time, manpower, and money beyond their means — not to mention a new property on which to move.
An ideal new space for Baity, his family, and the dogs would be a farm, or at least have a farm-like feel.
They would like to stay somewhere in Prince William County and continue to train their 10 future service dogs.
The Semper K9 crew is also stressing the importance of finding a long-term leaser who is as interested in their mission and growth as they are.
A group this invested in both the well-being of animals, and those who have served in the armed forces, absolutely deserves a space where they can grow, thrive, and continue doing the immensely important work that they do.
To help raise awareness and funds, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs has set up a GoFundMe campaign to hopefully help with moving costs.
And to learn more about this incredible organization, be sure to watch the touching video below.
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