2017 Has Been Paw-some !

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, Going To The Dogs, along with the K9s and their handlers inour area, have so much to be thankful for this year. Because of our generous supporters, we arecontinuing to make a difference in the lives of K9s in both Kansas and Missouri.

This year alone, we have purchased:Ballistic vests for nine K9s (photos below)Kennels for patrol cars and handlers' residences; and,K9s for the Marshall, Missouri Police Department and the Doniphan County Sheriff'sDepartment in Troy, Kansas

Your support has allowed us to make a huge impact rather than create a hardship for those lawenforcement agencies who sought out our help. And your gift keeps on giving. Between now and the endof the year, we have seven more vests on order which will arrive either in December or early 2018.

Words cannot express the appreciation we have for the support you have given our organization. Weappreciate your attending our events and contributing to our cause that we can make sure the K9s have thesame protection as their human handlers and are given every opportunity to remain safe on the streets.

It's been an incredible year, and we hope to continue the momentum in 2018.

Going To The Dogs Events Throughout 2017

2nd Annual Trivia Night

In April, Going To The Dogs hosted the 2nd Annual Trivia Nightwhich was loads of fun for everyone who attended not to mentionthe delicious Fireside BBQ enjoyed by our guests. As in the past, theLenexa Police Departments conducted a K9 demo so everyonecould see, first hand, the skills involved with working with a four-legged partner.

Golf Tournament for The Marshall, MissouriPolice Department

In July, Going To The Dogs hosted an Inaugural "Playing In TheRuff" Golf Tournament in Marshall, Missouri. Because of thewonderful support by the community and the number of teams whoplayed, we raised over $14,000 for the purchase and training of a K9.We are looking forward to hosting another tournament next June.

FBI Kansas City Citizens Academy andGoing To The Dogs Golf Tournament

This year was the first time we partnered with the FBIKansas City Citizens Academy in their Annual HeroesGolf Tournament held at Swope Memorial in October.Proceeds benefited not only Going The Dogs but alsothe families of fallen officers. We had a great turnout atSwope Memorial and look forward to co-hosting againwith the FBI Kansas City Citizens Academy in 2018.

Karaoke and Talented Supporters

This summer, Going To The Dogs had volunteers who organized aseries of Karaoke Nights for eight consecutive weeks where talentedindividuals shared their gift of music and donated to our cause. It was afriendly competition by local talent who sang to a packed house oflisteners who enjoyed the different music genres.

Going To The Dogs Vested K9s in 2017

K9 ThorWyandotte County Sheriff's

Department

K9 IroCallaway County Sheriff's

Department

K9 BurnoMissouri Highway Patrol

Rolla, MO

K9 KobiOlathe Police Department

K9 JampyMissouri Highway Patrol

Lee's Summit, MO

K9 HugoMissouri Highway Patrol

Springfield, MO

K9 CipoMissouri Highway Patrol

St. Joseph, MO

K9 HattoOlathe Police Department

K9 JustoMissouri Highway Patrol Macon,

MO

Meet K9 Razor

From the proceeds from the Playing In The Ruff GolfTournament in Marshall, Missouri, Going To The Dogs was

able to purchase K9 Razor.

K9 Razor is a beautiful and energetic German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. He is in the process of training with hishandler, Joey Valiquette, and learning very quickly.

We are looking forward to hearing his accomplishments in thenear future!

Introducing K9 Khan

Going To The Dogs assistant the DoniphanCounty Sheriff's Department with the purchase ofK9 Khan. His handler, Deputy Neal Hontz workswith him to search for narcotics and patrol.

K9 Assistance In Other AreasGoing To The Dogs helped law enforcement agencies by purchasing kennels for the homes of severalhandlers and Hot-N-Pops which help regulate the temperature in the patrol car. Hot-N-Pop equipment isessential. Under alarm conditions, the unit activates an S.O.S. horn honk signal, siren, light-bar activationand dual window drop to immediately equalize the internal temperature of the vehicle.

New Kennel & Dog House

Going To The Dogs purchased kennels for the Harrisonville, Missouri and Leawood, Kansas PoliceDepartments. These particular departments felt the need was greater for a new kennel and dog house thana protective vest from Going To The Dogs.

Hot-N-Pop Equipment

The Bonner Springs, Kansas Police Department and theHigginsville, Missouri Police Department received Hot-N-Pop equipment for their patrol cars.

Hot-N-Pop is a multi-use system that is able to sensewhen the interior of the vehicle has become too hot forthe dog, so it automatically rolls down the rear windows(windows have metal screens to prevent the dog fromjumping out) and activates large window fans that bringin fresh air to help cool the dog.

The Hot-N-Pop also activates the car’s emergency lightsand horn, as well as sending a signal to a pager worn bythe canine handler.

Ben Roethlisberger with thePittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger,the quarterback for thePittsburgh Steelers formed the Ben RoethlisbergerFoundation which seeks to support police and firedepartments throughout the U.S. with an emphasisto support for K-9 units and service dogs.

In October, Going To The Dogs endorsed theBonner Springs Police Department and they wereawarded a $2,000 from his foundation that willallow them to maintain their K9 department needs.

Mark Your Calendar For UpcomingEvents in 2018

Thursday, May 10, 20183rd Annual Trivia NightThompson BarnLenexa, KS5:30 p.m. Registration / Cocktail Reception & Dinner6:00 p.m. K9 Demonstration7:00 p.m. Trivia Begins

Saturday, June 232nd Annual Playing In The Ruff Golf TournamentMarshall, MO Police DepartmentIndian Foothills Golf CourseMarshall, MO7:30 a.m. Registration8:30 a.m. Shotgun

Monday, October 8, 2018FBI Citizens Academy and Going To The DogsGolf TournamentSwope Memorial Golf CourseKansas City, MO7:30 a.m. Registration8:30 a.m. Shotgun

Spring or Fall, 20185K - Date and location TBD

Wishing to Give To Going To The Dogs?

Visit us at www.going2thedogs.org and make a donation toour nonprofit and 501c3 organization.

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