Lieutenant Raiden

Has been with K9SOH for approximately 6-mos.  He was born in the United States and is an offspring to one of the KMPV Champions.  He originally came to us through boarding at Hope Training.  During his career he was deemed as a “no-handle” with anyone other than his handler. During his time as a boarder, Darcey developed a bond with Raiden and was the only other person that he would allow to be close to him.  Lt. Raiden worked with various handlers during his career. 

Eventually, Lt. Raiden was retired by the agency because he was labeled as not willing to be a “team player” allegedly (woof).  Word of Raiden’s retirement and uncertainty came to Darcey and K9SOH.  He was our second retiree to come into the program.  When Lt. Raiden saw Darcey, he just melted into her loving arms grateful to be home again.  It was without any doubt that Raiden and Darcey would be together, and she gladly took him in, much like Captain Schroef.  Lt. Raiden spends his day running around the yard, playing with his kong and kicking back in his custom-built airconditioned man-cave alongside his buddy Captain Schroef.  Darcey is Lt. Raiden’s and Captain Schroef’s full time care taker with K9SOH assisting with any needs as they come up.

With the help of countless hours of volunteering by Darcey, Craig and other law enforcement and/or military handlers, K9SOH would not succeed.  We aim to provide all the love, care and training each of these retirees need to maintain whatever level of activity they desire in retirement. 

Of course, none of it is possible without funding.  Donations are needed for food, housing, training, medical and so much more. 

Avg annual medical costs for K9 in retirement is $3k to $8k.  These costs do not include surgeries and/or unknown complications from working.

Average food costs are $500 per month or more for these high drive dogs.