Our hearts still ache for Deputy Hicks and his family after the loss of K9 Dasko this past week. On August 1st, K9 Dasko passed away after an unexpected medical complication that was deemed terminal.
Read MoreThe Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin provides point of injury care education and support to those assisting wounded Operational K9s in the field.
Working to Keep K9s Safe
We are one of the only organizations in the state of Wisconsin that provides K9 point of injury care training to law enforcement officers, first responders, firefighters, and search/rescue K9 handlers. This specialized training utilizes teaching dogs, scenarios, and robotic simulators.
What We Do
We provide point of injury care education for those assisting wounded Operational K9s. See how we work to equip first responders with the skills and resources they need to provide top-level medical care to K9s injured in the line of duty.
Champions for Our K9 Community
“The training and materials that were used on scene to save K9 Iro were provided by OPK9 Medical Team of Wisconsin. K9 Iro was severely injured in the line of duty on October 14, 2023. Point of injury care at the scene, which included muzzle placement, hemorrhage control, and timely transport, no doubt saved his life.”
Our Impact
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Emma Loves Dogs Night of Kindness Gala
Members of OPK9 team will be attending the Night of Kindness Gala in honor of Emma Mertens.
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