Spike's Application

Introduction

Spike’s K9 Fund was founded in 2014, to provide active and retired working K9s the support, equipment, and post-retirement care they need and deserve.  

Spike’s K9 Fund was founded by James Hatch, a retired member of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, and named after his first working K9 “Spike” who was killed in action in 2006. James was a K9 handler on multiple combat deployments.  He and his team regularly relied on the K9’s to preserve their lives. On the night James was wounded in 2009, a K9 named “Remco” saved his life while losing his own. Now James is committed to preserving K9 lives in the same, dedicated way that the K9’s preserved human lives. 

Our K9 Piper Kit Campaign equips working dogs with essential gear to help them be more effective at their job. The donations range from harnesses, vehicle heat alarms (manufactured by AceK9), GPS tracking devices, and eye protection (like K9 Piper famously wore to work every day).

K9 Piper lived every day to the fullest. Even with a foot of snow on the runway, he showed up, tongue out and ready for anything. His main function was to increase safety by responding to reports of wildlife and conducting regular patrols. Snowy owls and foxes never stood a chance on the runway.

In order to keep the runways safe, K9 Piper had the essential kit to help him do his job. Without these items he could not complete his mission and keep the runways clear. This is true for all working K9s - without proper gear they cannot complete their tasks. We created the K9 Piper Kit Campaign for this very reason. 

Qualifications: 

To be considered for a harness, vehicle heat alarms (manufactured by AceK9), GPS tracking devices, trauma kit, or eye protection - the applicant (and K9) must be an active and certified member of their Department/Team.

 

Due to an increase in the need for life-saving equipment and gear, we now require each applicant to establish a fundraiser through our online fundraising platform and share it with family and friends. This will help us spread the word and provide protection for your K9 and others alike. In addition, a minimum of 10% of the cost of item being requested must be raised through your online fundraising campaign. 

You can do so by following this link and selecting "BECOME A FUNDRAISER." It only takes several minutes to set up, and afterward, you will have a custom link to share with family, friends, and coworkers. We do not require a specific amount to be raised.

Additionally, if you could please provide a video explaining how this assistance will impact you and your K9 partner. The video should be filmed vertically and emailed directly to support@spikesk9fund.org. 

We now require that you send us two photos of your K9 partner, once our donor’s have fulfilled your request. Sharing these photos with our donors is key in our fundraising efforts and is immensely appreciated. Our donors are investing in you because it will impact the communities you serve. Thank you for helping us thank them.

As always, we are extremely grateful for any support in our mission. 🙏🏻

For tracking harness inquiries:

For heat alarm inquiries:

Incomplete applications will not be fulfilled.

For questions regarding the donation, contact support@spikesk9fund.org.

  

I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I undertake to inform you of any changes therein, immediately.

I, hereby grant Spike's K9 Fund and its affiliated entities the non-exclusive right to use and publish photographs of me and/or my K9.