K-9 Hawk is a beautiful 4-year-old German Shepherd who hails from The State of Connecticut Department of Correction. He is known for being a goofy guy with endless amounts of energy and you’ll never catch him without his tongue out. Hawk is dual certified in apprehension and narcotics. He is very successful at what he does finding numerous narcotics both in and outside of the prison setting. Off duty Hawk enjoys spending time with his handler and any toy keeps him content.

Hawk is in need of a protective ballistic vest that will keep him safe while on duty. Surprisingly police K9s do not automatically get issued this piece of protection. Hartford Parole Officer Tracy Miller is raising funds to protect Hawk and make sure that he comes home safe after each shift.

Brady's K9 Fund is founded by Brady Snakovsky from Ohio. When Brady was 8 he was watching one of his favorite police shows on TV. He noticed that many of the K9s were not wearing a ballistic vest like their human partners. He learned that body armor is not automatically issued to dogs. K9 units across the United States are typically ran off donations and not by the departments yearly budgets. He didn't like that. He feels all K9s should have body armor issued to them and wanted to offer something to fix the problem. That is when Brady started the non-profit foundation, Brady's K9 Fund. K-9 handlers can simply visit Brady's website and request his help in giving their partner body armor. Since 2018 when BK9F was established it has raised over $1.3M and have vested 1,091 dogs across the USA.

Good boy Hawk

Help K9 Hawk receive body armor

By Bradys K9 Fund

Help K9 Hawk receive body armor

Giving the gift of a ballistic vest for K9 Hawk