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Rescue & Rehabilitation

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From Shelter to Service How Rescue Dogs Transform Lives
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted March 1, 2026

From Shelter to Service How Rescue Dogs Transform Lives

From Shelter to Service: How Rescue Dogs Transform Lives In the heart of Missouri, where the Ozarks meet the plains, a quiet revolution is happening—one wagging tail and joyful bark at a time. [...]

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Rescue Dog Nutrition Getting Undernourished Dogs Back on Track
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted February 19, 2026

Rescue Dog Nutrition Getting Undernourished Dogs Back on Track

Rescue Dog Nutrition: Getting Undernourished Dogs Back on Track If you’ve ever spent time supporting dog rescues or volunteering with organizations like K9’s For Camo, you know that many shelter [...]

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Why Second Chances Matter Stories of Dogs Who Beat the Odds
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted February 9, 2026

Why Second Chances Matter Stories of Dogs Who Beat the Odds

Why Second Chances Matter: Stories of Dogs Who Beat the Odds In the heart of Missouri, where rolling hills meet bustling neighborhoods, there’s a quiet revolution taking place—one paw at a time. [...]

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How Rescue Dogs Adapt to New Environments
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted February 3, 2026

How Rescue Dogs Adapt to New Environments

How Rescue Dogs Adapt to New Environments Bringing a rescue dog into your home is a rewarding experience full of tail wags, new smells, and the start of a beautiful friendship. But have you ever [...]

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Signs a Rescue Dog Has the Potential to Become a Service Dog
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted January 29, 2026

Signs a Rescue Dog Has the Potential to Become a Service Dog

Signs a Rescue Dog Has the Potential to Become a Service Dog If you’re a dog lover in Missouri, you probably already know how special shelter dogs are. Each one has a unique story and the chance [...]

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The Emotional Journey of a Rescue Dog Entering Training
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted January 15, 2026

The Emotional Journey of a Rescue Dog Entering Training

The Emotional Journey of a Rescue Dog Entering Training At K9’s For Camo, nestled right here in the heart of Missouri, we witness something truly magical every day. It’s not just about training [...]

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Why Giving Rescue Dogs Purpose Changes Their Behavior
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted January 6, 2026

Why Giving Rescue Dogs Purpose Changes Their Behavior

Why Giving Rescue Dogs Purpose Changes Their Behavior If you’ve ever met a rescue dog, you know there’s something extra special about them. Maybe it’s the sparkle in their eyes born from [...]

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Behind the Scenes A Rescue Dogs First Week in Service Dog Training
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted January 5, 2026

Behind the Scenes A Rescue Dogs First Week in Service Dog Training

Behind the Scenes: A Rescue Dog’s First Week in Service Dog Training At K9’s For Camo, every service dog we train starts a remarkable journey—from a shelter dog with an uncertain past to a [...]

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The Importance of Enrichment for Rescue Dogs
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted January 4, 2026

The Importance of Enrichment for Rescue Dogs

The Importance of Enrichment for Rescue Dogs Here at K9’s For Camo, nestled in the heart of Missouri, we have a special soft spot for rescue dogs. These brave pups often come from rough starts, [...]

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How K9’s For Camo Chooses Rescue Dogs for Training
By Shay Owensby
In Rescue & Rehabilitation
Posted December 6, 2025

How K9’s For Camo Chooses Rescue Dogs for Training

How K9’s For Camo Chooses Rescue Dogs for Training If you’ve ever wondered how K9’s For Camo selects those perfect shelter dogs destined to become beloved service dogs for Missouri veterans, [...]

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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 Pet Resort and also at a Missouri correctional facility. 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 Pet Resort and also at a Missouri correctional facility. 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 Pet Resort and also at a Missouri correctional facility. 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 a Missouri 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 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 Pet Resort and also at a Missouri correctional facility. 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 Pet Resort and also at a Missouri correctional facility. 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!