Program

Service Dog Training & Placement

Our core program centers on preparing highly trained service dogs and pairing them with veterans whose lives can be transformed through daily companionship, support, and increased independence.

Program

Veteran Support & Community

We believe healing happens in community. Through connection, shared purpose, and ongoing encouragement, we help create an environment where veterans and their families feel seen, supported, and valued.

Event

Graduations & Dog Pairing Celebrations

These milestone events honor the hard work of trainers, handlers, and veterans while celebrating the life-changing partnerships formed between service dogs and those they serve.

Event

Fundraising Galas & Community Nights

Our fundraising events bring together supporters, local businesses, and community members to raise awareness, share the mission, and generate support that fuels future impact.

Event

Ruck Marches & Mission Challenges

Endurance-based events create powerful opportunities for participants to engage physically and purposefully while rallying support for veterans, service dogs, and the mission behind every mile.

Community

Volunteer & Sponsor Involvement

Volunteers and sponsors are essential to everything we do. Whether through donated time, resources, or event support, their involvement helps expand the reach and impact of our organization.

Law Enforcement Mental Health Response Therapy Dog Program

The ConnorsK9-PAWS Law Enforcement Mental Health Response Therapy Dog Program provides specially trained therapy dog teams to support law enforcement agencies, co-responder units, school resource officers, and community mental health response teams during behavioral health emergencies and crisis interventions.

Unlike traditional therapy dog programs, these dogs receive advanced obedience and public-access training to a standard comparable to service animal training while maintaining the temperament and social engagement necessary for therapeutic interactions.

The goal is simple:

Reduce crisis escalation, increase emotional stabilization, improve outcomes for individuals in crisis, and provide a valuable wellness resource for agency personnel.

Obtain a Law Enforcement Therapy Dog

Service Dog Program Application

Apply for a Service Dog

Upcoming Events

Box Drop Castle Rock

6/20/26
Our friends at BoxDrop Mattress & Furniture Castle Rock, CO have selected PAWS as the Q2 Charity Recipient. On June 20th, they are hosting a BIG sale with a portion of proceeds being donated back to ConnorsK9-PAWS! We are so excited to partner with them again and we look forward to seeing everyone there on the 20th!
Come out. See some dogs. Get some new furniture. And support a great cause!
PAWS Recreational Therapy Retreat

Summer 2026
The 2026 PAWS Recreational Therapy Retreat is more than just a getaway — it’s an opportunity for veterans to reconnect, heal, and build lasting bonds through outdoor activities, peer support, and purpose-driven experiences. Join ConnorsK9-PAWS as we continue our mission of supporting veteran mental health and suicide prevention through the power of community and recreational therapy.
Black Ties & Tails Graduation Gala

November 2026
Join us for the Black Ties & Tails Graduation Gala as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our service dog teams and the life-changing bonds formed through dedication, resilience, and training. This unforgettable evening will honor our graduates, support veteran mental health initiatives, and showcase the mission of ConnorsK9-PAWS in transforming lives one team at a time. Guests will enjoy an inspiring night of stories, recognition, community impact, and fundraising as we continue expanding support for veterans and their families across Colorado.