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MWD Cage V407

Patrol/ Drug Detection Dog
USAF, Eilson AFB Alaska
DOB-
German Shepherd Dog

After a crazy 24 hours of trying to get on flights and weather delays, we are excited to welcome MWD Cage V407, USAF Patrol/ Drug Detection Dog from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to the Project!

Cage was adopted locally in Alaska in the spring of 2022 to a wonderful family that just loved him! Unfortunately, some Military Working dogs have some personal quirks that can escalate once they get more freedoms and space in a home, and Cage made a bad decision.
His new family worked very closely with the kennels and Cage's long time handler, and for the safety of everyone involved, it was ultimately decided that Cage needed to managed differently. This was a very difficult decision for his new family.

Cage's long time handler flew him down to Dallas, and said he will be so excited to be in North East Texas with all the grass, and to have so many new doggy friends!
We can't thank everyone enough up at Eielson AFB, his adoptive family and his handler for everything they did to work with Cage, and give him another chance to retire, with all of his quirkiness.

MWD Xero V088

MWD Xero V088, USAF
Patrol/Explosive Detector Dog
DOB 21OCT2011 GSD

MWD Xero is from Edwards AFB, retiring on 24JUN2020, almost 4 years to the day that we adopted MWD Zorro P793 from Edwards AFB!

Xero retired due to medical reasons with his skin and with arthritis, and he came to us for those reasons, and for his quirky temperament. He likes to fetch the ball- but no take, only throw!! His days are spent sleeping in his bedroom, listening to his TV. The toy collection that he has growing is turning into quite a hoarding situation.

He has enjoyed his time on the farm so far, his play yard being next to the young Emu's who like to antagonize Xero just as much as he enjoys harassing them. The house cats have also proven to be a highlight of his day when it's time to go play outside, so you better be quicker than he is when they make a run by!

Xero has been adapting to retirement very well! He has had the chance to visit the pool a couple times, he is learning to TRY to not eat the cats and is trying to learn to not be so rude to other dogs.

MWD Xero was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in February 2021. He has had surgery to remove the mass and has completed all 4 rounds of chemo with no side effects.

Xero had the opportunity to join me at Ft Benning in May of 2022 for the rededication of the War Dog Memorial with the Military Working Dog Heritage Museum. He had the chance to make some wonderful new friends, stay at a hotel for the weekend, and then we took a detour home to head through Florida to see my family. Xero had his first trip to the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and we even made a quick stop at the Fountain of Youth! Xero was the first Military Working dog my parents ever met.

Even with our move to Texas, Xero once again has taken over the position as Office Assistant, where he spends all day watching me try to work or watch TV.

MWD Ria W194

MWD Ria W194, USAF
Patrol/Drug Detector Dog
DOB 07FEB2012
Belgian Malinois

MWD Ria is from Edwards AFB, retiring on 30JUN2021, almost 1 year to the day that we adopted MWD Xero V088 from Edwards AFB! (We LOVE the Edwards AFB dogs!!)

Ria came to use as a medical retirement, with significant arthritic issues. She also is the surprise momma of who Lackland calls the "River" litter!

Ria is one of the few dogs we get that has a fantastic temperament with people! She loves belly rubs, and just wants to be with her people. She unfortunately also has some separation anxiety, and has been a legend not only at Edwards AFB, but even back at Lackland AFB for being able to climb 8' walls and 6' fences! We built her a special kennel that has a roof and is completely enclosed. The first couple days she arrived, we could see her through the windows looking like a spider monkey, and just climbing her way up to the top to test the top of her kennel! (She has since stopped that behavior). Ria is also very dog aggressive. Sometimes, even with the best personality, it can come with some extra baggage that most families are unable to safely cope with. She is very much loved by her prior handlers, and vet staff.

We are looking forward to being able to spend time with Ria out and about at events as one of our ambassadors!

MWD Arno A318

MWD Arno A318, USAF
Patrol/Explosive Detector Dog
DOB 29MAY2017
Belgian Malinois

MWD Arno is from MacDill AFB and retired in August of 2021.

Arno unfortunately was retired at a very young age due to medical issues that were unable to be resolved and keep him comfortably working.

Mission K9 Rescue stepped up to get Arno out of the kennels when he retired with no handler able to adopt him. He has a Handler that was assigned to him his entire working career, and who loved him very much, but his handler also has a family that Arno was unsuitable to be safely maintained with.

Once Arno was safely with Mission K9, they felt that he was more suited to our program with Arno's behavioral issues that he also was retired with-Severe OCD issues, kennel aggression, and some dog reactivity.

We are looking forward to getting to work with Arno and introduce him to some new fun things to keep him mentally engaged and physically fit! It can be very challenging to take a young, high drive dog OUT of a working environment, and still keep them mentally and physically occupied.

Arno has settled into life here very well and has enjoyed a few trips to some local state Parks and has now been to Texas A&M University as we try to get to the bottom of his mysterious lameness issue.

MWD Eeland Y217

MWD Eeland Y217, USAF
Explosive Detector Dog
DOB 18AUG2014
Belgian Malinois

MWD Eeland is from Seymour Johnson AFB and retired in July of 2021 because of training issues. Eeland was having some serious behavior issues that the kennel felt he would be better suited OUT of the military. Mission K9 Rescue pulled him out, and he was determined to be a better fit with our program due to his behavior concerns, and his past medical history of being a multi time heat casualty. He came to us in August of 2021

Eeland is one of our Lackland AFB bred MWD's! We have been in contact with his foster family, and we look forward to them getting to see him again in the very near future!

Eeland has a history of some resource guarding issues, especially with his toys. So, we went ahead and gave him about 5 different toys he could have with him at all times. When we do things out of his kennel, he gets to take one of his toys with him, and we do lots of food rewards! So far, he is adjusting extremely well, and we really enjoy having him here. There is something about these Lackland bred dogs that are near and dear to my heart..

Keeping him safe in the Texas heat is our number one concern, but we can't wait as the seasons change and we are able to find some fun things to do with Eeland, and see if we can bring out that great puppy he was known to be!

MWD Nero Z594

MWD Nero Z594, USAF
Patrol/Explosive Detector Dog
DOB 19SEP2016
Belgian Malinois

This handsome 6 yr old Belgian Malinois was retired early from Lackland Airforce Base for medical reasons, having injured both of his hind legs requiring surgery.

Nero was adopted to his handler in January of 2022, but recent family changes put his Dad in a rough spot. Nero does not do well with children, and his handler has a little girl.

Because of Nero's very high prey drive, and medical issues, we were asked if we could possibly squeeze him into our program, and squeeze we did.

MWD Nero had one deployment to Saudi Arabia in 2020, AND he has left a little more then his mark on the Military Working Dog Breeding Program, having been the father of SEVERAL MWD Litters.

We have found Nero to have ton of personality, and just a little bit more then a crazy obsession with his KONG bone toys!

MWD John X339

MWD John X339, USAF
Explosive Detector Dog
DOB 25MAR2014
Belgian Malinois

MWD John X339 retired from Andrews AFB on December 13, 2022.

This handsome 8.5 yr old malinois has a bit too much of a selective and sharp temperament to find a home with his handlers. They loved him and wanted to make sure he was well cared for in retirement, but was far from an ideal family dog. So, we were happy to welcome into our family.

Although our initial relationship started a bit rough over the 24 hour drive home, lots of roast beef and Chick-fil-A nuggets later, John unloaded safely and seems to be showing great signs of concidering me as a potential friend!
(Sometimes it starts a little sketchy to prove I am a friend and NOT food )

Over the years, I have found that once we leave the comfort of their home, and their friends and handlers are no longer around to create conflict with their attention, they tend to come around quickly.

John was rumored to not like women very much, and sure enough, just as he started to concider me a friend when we finally got home from Virginia, he realized my husband was an option and picked him as his new best friend! I could go pound sand.

We are really happy with how well John has settled in, and we will be working hard to make sure his arthritis is well managed.

MWD Samu B400, USAF

MWD Samu B400, USAF (USSF)
Patrol/Explosive Detector Dog
DOB 05JUN2017
Belgian Malinois

Samu comes to us from Buckley Space Force Base. He was at Lackland Air Force Base the last 6 months of his active duty service while he went through a TPLO surgery and extensive physical therapy. (Does that make him a Space Force Dog, or Air Force Dog?).

He was retired at only 5 years old due to medical issues stemming from a recent TPLO, and for behavior issues. Samu was a dog that we had been tracking since last spring, knowing he had very limited options and was unlikely to stay active duty.

Samu's personality was not tolorating the military way of life. If he felt someone was being unfair, or if he felt threatened, he started fighting back.

He was very liked by handlers and staff that gave him his space and were careful not to push too hard.

SInce arriving here, Samu has been amazing! He is enjoying his play time, and still adjusting to the lack of expectations now.

We are looking forward to seeing Samu find his inner dog again!

MWD Kent Y307

MWD Kent Y307, USAF
Patrol/ Explosive Detection Dog
German Shepherd
DOB: 22OCT2014

Kent was retired from Eielson AFB, Alaska on 13July2023 for medical reasons.

He was known for being a bit of a diva at the kennel, and for having guarding issues while in his kennel. He was an outstanding working dog, and much respected by the kennel (although, I am under the impression several people weren't TOO sad to see him come home).

His wonderful kennel was able to give him an amazing retirement ceremony (along with his fellow kennel mate) before he flew back south to us. During his ceremony, he was awarded his Military Working Dog Service award in recognition of over 1,000 hours of explosive detection and 600 hours of patrol work, his support of the United States Secret Service, and countless hours of anti-terrorism presence.

He has been outstanding since arriving here at the farm. Kent is very much a momma's boy, and just wants to get all the pets, and to hold your hand with both of his paws.

MWD Kay Z301

MWD Kay Z301, USAF
Patrol/ Drug Detection Dog
Belgian Malinois
DOB: 16FEB2016

Kay comes to us from Malmstrom AFB, Montana!

Kay was unfortunately retired at a young age due to multiple medical issues with his back and hind legs. As he was awaiting his medical retirement, Kay also began developing some significant behavior issues that led him to us!

We are currently working with a behaviorist that knows the Military Working Dog program and have already begun a behavior modification program for him. The good news is he is already trying hard to get himself a cleaner in the head, the downside is he is overly excited to see me every morning and he makes bad decisions sometimes.

I am very excited to have Kay here, and to give him the chance to understand that he is just a dog now, and that there are lots of fun adventures to be had out there.

MWD Sasha A179

MWD Sasha A179, USAF
Patrol/ Drug Detection Dog
Belgian Malinois
DOB:23AUG2016

Sasha came to us from Joint Base Andrews, Washington DC.

Unfortunately for Sasha, for a dog that was a great working dog, he did not have a great temperament and even after multiple attempts of new handlers, Sasha just was too unpredictable. He had a few handlers that really loved him, but they couldn't stay working him forever.

Sasha has the happiest of expressions, but don't let him fool you and suck you in! He might act all sweet and get you lured in to pet him, but then he will randomly let you know he was kidding, and not in a nice way.

One of his last handlers was amazing enough to fly in from being on leave to meet with me, take him to the vet for his last physical, and loaded him up to say good-bye. He gave a great pass down to make a safe and uneventful 24 hour drive home.

So far since arriving, he has continued to be on his best behvaior, and is LOVING the fact he has toys all the time now!

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