popsmokek9forveterans

09/02/2025

09/01/2025

“Tobey saved me. Now I need your help to help others.”

This is Tobey. My guardian. My anchor. My reason for breathing deeply again.

After returning home, I was shattered. The invisible wounds of PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and endless nights alone weighed on me. But Tobey changed everything. With a single nudge, a gentle nuzzle, he taught me that I was worth saving.

That’s why I stand behind Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans. A nonprofit dedicated to saving lives, one service dog at a time. We equip veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, and other service related challenges with highly trained K9 partners to help them navigate life on the other side of battle.

Founded by a combat wounded veteran, this mission understands the bond between a warrior and their dog because we’ve lived it. Every dog is hand selected, raised with love, and matched to a veteran through a thoughtful, compassionate process of training and connection.

But building this mission takes more than love. It takes a village. Donations, training facilities, gear, certification… all come through fundraising and generous hearts. Every penny goes directly to training these lifelines. There is never a cost to the veterans we serve.

I’m asking you to stand with me. Help us build Pop Smoke K9. Donate, share, volunteer. Anything you can do will ripple outward and save a life.

Together, we can help more veterans find their Tobey.

👉 https://www.popsmokek9forveterans.org

08/24/2025

🐾✨ Big news for our girl Juliet!

She officially has a forever home waiting for her in Fayetteville, NC with an amazing family and a new fur brother. 🐶❤️ Juliet will be joining them in late September, and we couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter in her journey.

From her time in training to now finding the perfect family, Juliet’s story is one of love, resilience, and fresh starts. Here’s to the joy she’ll bring her new family every single day!

08/16/2025

We made it to the first drop! Tank will be seeing his veteran very soon! Just getting our bun bun settled in hotel!

08/16/2025

🚐🐾 Freedom Ride Time! 🐾🚐

Today we celebrate TWO amazing journeys! 🎉

✨ Tank is heading off to begin his new mission—by the side of his veteran in Alabama. His bags are packed, his vest is ready, and he’s about to change a life forever. 🇺🇸💙

✨ Bun Bun is also on his way, but his story doesn’t end here. He’s headed to Memphis for something very special that we can’t wait to share with you all soon. 👀🐾 Stay tuned—it’s worth it!

Every freedom ride means hope, healing, and a brand-new chapter. None of this is possible without your support, and we are so proud of these pups as they take their next steps.

08/07/2025

Today is National Purple Heart Day 💜

We honor the brave service members who have been wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in combat. The Purple Heart is more than a medal—it’s a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and the willingness to give everything for this country.

At Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans, we see the weight those scars—both visible and invisible—carry. Our mission is to stand beside our wounded warriors, providing highly trained service dogs to help them navigate life after battle.

To every Purple Heart recipient, we thank you. Your strength inspires everything we do.

08/07/2025

Today, our dear friend Jill had to say goodbye to her best friend, her right hand, her left hand, and her eyes — the one she’s leaned on for so many years.

Kissable Katie came into Jill’s life when she was at her lowest, and with every step, every touch of her paw, she showed Jill the life she’d been missing. Katie helped her stand again, helped her live again.

For 16 beautiful years, they were an unshakable pair — facing the hardest days and celebrating the best ones side by side. Today, Jill’s heart is broken, but their bond will never fade.

Run free, sweet Katie. You were more than a service dog — you were family, you were love, you were life.

We love you both. 💔🐾

08/07/2025

Our non profit of the month award is still running! Here is the info you will need to go get a discount pizza from Papa John’s in the Volusia and Flagler county!

08/06/2025

Tank has officially found his airforce veteran! This was a long awaited match up for Tank! These two make a amazing pair. Tank will be going home to his forever home in Alabama! Congrats tank!

08/05/2025

Back to the drawing board! Looking again for Juliet as we thought we had her a home. Looking for a home for her as she failed out of our service dog program at no fault of her own. She’s super sweet very playful and just needs to find a good safe home with someone who will care for her. We will have to run a back ground check on any adults in the home. Plus we will need to see a video or pay a visit to the home that she will be going to. Please share as much as you can. Please if your interested be serious do not waste our time or get hopes up that you want her. We are very busy here and need serious dog lovers only!