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11 ALIVE ATLANTA

Hurricane Creek K9 was recently featured on 11Alive for its inspiring work with shelter dogs that otherwise might have been euthanized. Instead of letting these dogs remain at risk, Hurricane Creek K9 identifies promising candidates and works to train them for careers as working K-9s. Through dedicated training and rehabilitation, shelter dogs are given a second chance at life and purpose—serving in roles such as police K-9s, detection dogs, and other working positions that benefit communities and public safety. The feature highlights the organization’s mission to turn overlooked dogs into capable, mission-ready partners rather than letting them be lost to the shelter system. READ MORE

Supporting the Launch of a New K-9 Unit

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department is actively working to establish a new K-9 unit and has reached out to the community for support through donations to help cover the high costs of launching and sustaining the program. The funding effort is aimed at offsetting expenses such as acquiring trained police dogs, handler training and certification, safety equipment, and ongoing veterinary care—essential investments that go beyond typical department budgets. READ MORE

THE ANNISTON 6

A group of rescue dogs known as The Anniston 6 has found new purpose serving as police K-9s in eastern Alabama after being trained through Hurricane Creek K9’s program. These dogs—once at risk in shelters—were selected, rehabilitated, and professionally trained to perform critical law-enforcement tasks such as narcotics detection and human tracking. Since their placement with local agencies, the Anniston 6 have become valuable members of the force, helping support public safety and demonstrating the potential of rescue dogs to excel in working roles when given proper training and opportunity. READ MORE

Banner Elk Police Launch First Ever K-9 Unit with HCK9 Support

The Banner Elk Police Department has partnered with the Hurricane Creek K9 Foundation to launch the town’s first ever K-9 program. Through this collaboration, Hurricane Creek K9 is providing critical training and support to help establish a fully operational police dog unit, enhancing public safety and law enforcement capabilities in the community. The new K-9 team is expected to assist officers in areas such as detection work, tracking, and community engagement. This initiative highlights Hurricane Creek K9’s mission to support local agencies with professional K-9 training and resources, while expanding the reach of trained working dogs into new regions. READ MORE