The 2021 Wrap Up
Though 2021 was filled with unique challenges, it was also a year of big growth for Category 5 K9. Our friends, volunteers, and supporters made sure we surpassed every goal we set for ourselves. Let’s look at the rescue numbers:
15 dogs were rescued
10 dogs found their new homes
5 dogs went to working placement, including narcotics detection, search and rescue (SAR), and urban search and rescue
6 dogs are continuing with us in the New Year and will be finding homes soon
Image of the 15 dogs saved in 2021. From the top left: Moe, Maizie, K9 Echo (narcotics detection), Cyrus, K9 Ryker (in training for USAR), Ranger (sport dog), Drax, Rogue One, Beetle Juice, Toby (in training for narcotics), K9 Murphy (in training for SAR), Luna, K9 Canyon (in training for USAR), Isabelle, Butch
That’s 15 dogs from shelters, rescues, or rehomed to us from across Texas and even one from Alabama! Most of these dogs made it to us because our awesome supporters recognized their potential and let us know they needed help.
But we aren’t just a rescue…
We also have a Search Team that supports public safety agencies across Texas. This year they:
Hosted an International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA) certification event for 15 SAR K9 teams
Offered training events for local SAR K9 teams
Built brand new agility equipment for the working and rescue dogs to use to stay fit thanks to Petco Love
And they supported public safety agencies across Texas with certified K9 teams
