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ABOUT K9s to Furkids, Ltd.

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Rescue. Rehabilitation. Service Dogs with Purpose.

K9s to Furkids, Ltd. is a registered 501(c)(3) based in north-central West Virginia.
We rescue, rehabilitate, and train dogs—primarily German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and intelligent mixes—and transform the best of them into highly trained service dogs for individuals who need them most.

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Founded “officially” in 2017, this work began long before paperwork existed. Our Director and Behaviorist, Franc Floyd, has spent more than three decades rescuing dogs, rebuilding trust, correcting behavior, and training service dogs for families who’ve been left behind by traditional programs.

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OUR MISSION

To take overlooked, high-drive, purpose-seeking dogs and turn them into life-changing service partners for people with life-altering disabilities.

We believe in second chances—for dogs and people.

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WHAT WE DO

Rescue & Rehabilitation

Many of the dogs who enter our program come directly from shelters, Humane Societies, and animal control—dogs who are smart, capable, and desperate for direction.
Rehabilitation happens inside Franc’s home, where behavior, stress levels, drives, fears, and potential are evaluated 24/7.
This is where the real transformation begins: structure, boundaries, decompression, trust rebuilding, and purpose.

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Service Dog Training

Not every dog is cut out to be a service dog—and we’re brutally honest about that.

But when a dog does show the aptitude?
We train for:

  • Autism assistance

  • PTSD & psychiatric support

  • Diabetic alert

  • Seizure alert & response

  • Brace & mobility support

  • hearing assistance
     

Our program requires owner participation. It keeps costs accessible and builds stronger dog-handler teams. Most agencies charge $20,000–$50,000 and have multi-year waiting lists.
Our dogs range $2,500–$15,000, and we actively work with families whom traditional agencies turn away.

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Obedience & Behavior Services

We also offer:

  • Basic & advanced obedience

  • Behavior modification

  • Resource guarding evaluations

  • Puppy, adolescent, and young adult classes

These services financially support the mission and help keep dogs in their homes, not shelters.

Adoption​. If a dog isn’t suited for service work, they’re placed with pre-screened homes ready for a well-trained, well-loved companion. Service dog school “dropouts” make phenomenal pets.

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WHO WE HELP

Traditional service dog agencies often restrict applicants based on:

  • Age (many require 14+)

  • Cognitive ability

  • Ability to independently command a dog

Families facing these barriers are often told “no” or “not for years.”
We step in where others don’t. We provide trained service dogs to individuals who would otherwise be left waiting—or left out entirely.

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WHY THESE BREEDS?

German Shepherd Dogs and Golden Retrievers excel in service work when properly trained and mentally supported.
GSDs, especially high-drive, high-intelligence dogs that need a job. Without structure, they can quickly spiral—ending up surrendered, tied out, or sitting in shelter kennels. We see their potential. We give them purpose. In return, they change someone’s life.

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WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

Every dog that comes through our doors is a life saved.
Every dog that graduates as a service partner changes another life entirely.
And every family who finally gets the support they’ve been fighting for becomes living proof that second chances matter.

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We rely entirely on donors, fosters, sponsors, and benefactors who believe in this mission.
We operate on grit, honesty, and heart—no fancy facility (yet), no big staff, just determination and a lot of dogs who deserve better.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Become a foster

  • Sponsor a dog

  • Support our service dog program

  • Donate supplies or materials

  • Partner with us as a corporate supporter

  • Share our mission

Every dollar, every share, every volunteer hour saves a life.

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