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Mindfulness Techniques Veterans Can Use with Their Service Dogs
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted February 27, 2026

Mindfulness Techniques Veterans Can Use with Their Service Dogs

Mindfulness Techniques Veterans Can Use with Their Service Dogs Here at K9’s For Camo, we know that every veteran’s journey is unique, and finding moments of calm and connection can make a world [...]

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Why Companion Animals Improve Emotional Well Being
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted February 6, 2026

Why Companion Animals Improve Emotional Well Being

Why Companion Animals Improve Emotional Well-Being Life in Missouri can have its ups and downs — from the peaceful mornings by the Missouri River to the challenges that veterans and their [...]

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How Exercise with a Dog Supports Mental Health
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted January 30, 2026

How Exercise with a Dog Supports Mental Health

How Exercise with a Dog Supports Mental Health: A Veteran’s Guide from Missouri’s K9’s For Camo Here in Missouri, from the rolling hills of the Ozarks to the gentle ripples of the Missouri River, [...]

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How to Recognize When You Need Additional Mental Health Support
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted January 26, 2026

How to Recognize When You Need Additional Mental Health Support

How to Recognize When You Need Additional Mental Health Support Hey there, Missouri veterans. First off, thank you for your service. Whether you’re still actively involved in veteran communities [...]

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How Service Dogs Help Reduce PTSD Symptoms
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted January 22, 2026

How Service Dogs Help Reduce PTSD Symptoms

How Service Dogs Help Reduce PTSD Symptoms If you’re a veteran in Missouri or someone who supports our local heroes, you might’ve heard quite a bit about service dogs and their special talents. [...]

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How Dogs Help Prevent Emotional Shutdown
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted January 14, 2026

How Dogs Help Prevent Emotional Shutdown

How Dogs Help Prevent Emotional Shutdown If you’re a veteran or someone who supports veterans, you might already understand how tough the emotional battles can be. Life after service can bring [...]

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Understanding Anxiety Triggers and How Dogs Can Help
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted January 9, 2026

Understanding Anxiety Triggers and How Dogs Can Help

Understanding Anxiety Triggers and How Dogs Can Help If you’re a veteran living in Missouri or someone who supports the brave men and women who served, you’ve probably heard about service dogs [...]

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The Role of Routine in Managing PTSD
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted December 29, 2025

The Role of Routine in Managing PTSD

The Role of Routine in Managing PTSD If you’re a veteran living in Missouri, you know firsthand that life after service comes with unique challenges. One of the toughest hurdles can be navigating [...]

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The Connection Between Dogs and Nervous System Regulation
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted December 24, 2025

The Connection Between Dogs and Nervous System Regulation

The Connection Between Dogs and Nervous System Regulation For many veterans and wellness seekers across Missouri, the relationship between humans and dogs goes deeper than simple companionship. [...]

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The Healing Power of Touch Why Petting Dogs Lowers Stress
By Shay Owensby
In Mental Health & Wellness
Posted December 7, 2025

The Healing Power of Touch Why Petting Dogs Lowers Stress

The Healing Power of Touch: Why Petting Dogs Lowers Stress For many of us in Missouri, the simple act of petting a dog is more than just a pleasant pastime—it’s a soothing ritual that can bring a [...]

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Liberty Magill

Liberty is an Alaskan Malamute who was brought to our program by his veteran. Liberty started training as a puppy and has passed all classes with flying colors. He is task trained to bring his veteran his cane, if needed, and pick other items up off the ground and bring them to his veteran. He also is trained for mobility assistance and to help his veteran up if he falls down.

Serve proudly, Liberty! 

Lilly

Lilly is a black lab who was brought into the program by her veteran. She started the program as a puppy. This K9 and veteran team have passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests. Lilly is trained to help with PTSD and is beginning to alert for blood sugar levels as well. She will post or block in public if her handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Lilly has been to college classes with her veteran and they both walked the stage together at graduation as her veteran received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Serve proudly, Lilly!

Jazzy

Jazzy is a Collie Mix who was brought into the program by her veteran. This K9 and veteran team have passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests. Jazzy is trained to help her Vietnam veteran with mobility and stability and to help him keep from falling. She is task-trained to pause or stop when he approaches ramps or small changes in ground elevation that her veteran may not notice, alerting him and helping him navigate the terrain.

Serve proudly, Jazzy!

Liberty Evans

Liberty is a black lab  who was adopted from HFLCS Canine and Feline Rescue in Buffalo, Missouri. She was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become a seizure blocking dog for a Navy veteran; she cushions and comforts our veteran if she has a seizure, then finds and alerts our veteran’s husband. Liberty is also trained to help with PTSD: she has the ability to pick up and retrieve items, and turn lights on and off. She will post or block in public if her handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between herself and other people. Liberty trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. She has passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Liberty!

Tank

Tank is a Shar Pei Ridgeback mix who was adopted from Valley Hills Rescue in Springfield, Missouri. Valley Hills adopted him the day before he was due to be put to death. He was then adopted by K9s For Camo. Tank is task trained to pick up and bring medicine, turn on lights, open doors and assist with mobility. He is also trained to help mitigate the effects of PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Tank trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. He has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests. He is currently serving well and proud!

Serve proudly, Tank!

Beretta

Beretta was rescued from death row due to having a condition that didn't allow her to open her eyes. She had inverted eyelids and could not see. Valley Hills Rescue rescued her and we adopted her from Valley Hills. After she had surgery to correct her eyes, she was task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert her veteran if someone is walking up behind him. She is also trained to help her veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Beretta! 

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is a hound mix who was adopted from HFLCS Canine and Feline Rescue in Buffalo, Missouri. She was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become an alert dog for a veteran with narcolepsy. Cheyenne is trained to wake her veteran if he falls asleep and will alert him if he begins to blackout while walking, preventing him from falling. She is also trained for PTSD and will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Cheyenne trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. She has passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Cheyenne!

Thistle May

Thistle was rescued from the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri. He started out in the Puppy for Parole program at Ozark Correctional Facility. We saw a lot of promise in him, so we transferred him to the K9s For Camo program. He is task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert his veteran if someone is walking up behind him. He is also task trained to help his veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Thistle!

Moose

Moose is a blood hound mix who was adopted from Valley Hills Rescue in Springfield, Missouri. Valley Hills adopted him just a few days before he would have been put to death. He was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become a stability dog for a Vietnam veteran. Moose is also trained to help with PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Moose did training at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. He has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Moose!

Chase

Chase is an American Bulldog mix who was adopted from Valley Hills Rescue in Springfield, MO. Valley Hills adopted him the day before he was supposed to be euthanized. He was then adopted by K9s For Camo. Chase has been trained to pick up and bring medicine, turn on lights and open doors. He is also trained to help mitigate effects of PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Chase trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at Ozark Correctional Center. He has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification test and is fully task trained. He will currently finishing his advanced classes with his Veteran. 

Serve proudly Chase!

Annie

Annie is a black lab mix who was adopted from HFLCS in Buffalo MO. She was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become a battle buddy for one of our returning heroes. Annie is also trained to help with PTSD; she has the ability to pick up items, turn lights on and off, and will bring her leash and other items to her veteran, who is in a mobility chair. She will post or block in public if her handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Annie trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at Ozark Correctional Center. She has passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Annie!

Opha Mae

Opha Mae was named after the first ever female Marine. She was rescued from Valley Hills Rescue. She has been task trained for PTSD and will start her training for diabetic alert in the upcoming months!

Serve proudly, Opha Mae!

Mytchal

Mytchal is a German Shepherd who was brought into our program by his veteran. He is being  trained to help mitigate the effects PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between herself and other people. 

Mytchal is serving proudly!

Calypso

Calypso is a German Shepherd brought to the program by his veteran. She has been task trained to help mitigate the effects of PTSD and is in training to help with mobility, balance, and picking up items for her vet.

Serve proudly, Calypso! 

Remington

Remington was rescued from Valley Hills Rescue.  He is task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert his veteran if someone is walking up behind him. He is also task trained to help his veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Remington! 

Sasha

Sasha was rescued from the Humane Society.  She is task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert her veteran if someone is walking up behind him. She is also task trained to help her veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Sasha! 

Avalanche

Avalanche was rescued from HFLCS Rescue. He is trained to help with mitigating the effects of PTSD and also for balance and stability. 

Serve proudly, Avalanche!