Bishop’s Mission

Supporting the Ones Who Serve—On Both Ends of the Leash

A red fire truck with "Cordova Fire Prot. Dist. Tower 1101" written on the side, displayed indoors. A Dalmatian with a red scarf sits on a patterned carpet next to the truck.

Bishop’s Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to the total wellness of first responders and working dogs. We specialize in peer support, education, and wellness services for K9 teams, first responders, and animal professionals.

WHY WE EXIST

Bishop’s Mission was founded by first responders, for first responders—because we’ve been there. We understand the weight of the job, the calls that linger, and the need for connection during and after critical incidents. That’s why we’re here: to support those who serve, especially when the sirens fade and the silence sets in.

Our team is CISM-certified (Critical Incident Stress Management) and available to assist with critical incident debriefings, peer support sessions, and response team wellness. We provide trained, relatable support during times of crisis, burnout, or cumulative stress—making sure no responder has to carry it alone.

In addition to supporting humans, we also recognize that working K9s are essential team members who often go underserved. Many departments focus heavily on training the dogs, but few have access to reliable information on how to truly care for them—physically, emotionally, and nutritionally. Our K9 Wellness Program bridges that gap.

This initiative brings together pet professionals—trainers, groomers, nutritionists, and behavior experts—to help handlers and departments learn how to support the long-term health and performance of their K9 partners. It’s about caring for the dog, and the person who works beside them.

We also know that emergencies can strike without warning. When a working K9 faces a sudden illness or injury, the cost of urgent veterinary care can be overwhelming. That’s why we established the Emergency Veterinary Fund for task trained service dogs of first responders & veterans —to ensure no service dog’s life is jeopardized because of financial barriers.

At Bishop’s Mission, we support the entire team—humans and K9s alike—with peer-driven programs, expert resources, and boots-on-the-ground understanding. We’re here for the hard calls, the quiet moments afterward, and everything in between.

We are not a therapy group—we are a peer support organization that serves those who serve, with wellness programs designed for both the K9 handler and the K9. Bishop’s Mission exists to ensure working dogs are treated like the vital partners they are.

Whether it’s a patrol K9, search & rescue dog, or a support animal in the field, we’re here to help departments, handlers, and their communities protect their investment—and their bond—for the long haul.

Wellness. Peer Support. Longevity.
That’s the mission.
That’s Bishop’s Mission.

A NEW KIND OF K9 SUPPORT

Our Programs Include:

  • K9 Peer Support
    Ongoing wellness support for responders and their K9 partners, including proactive check-ins, peer mentorship, and emotional wellness tools

  • Call-Out Services
    Rapid response deployment of trained peer teams and support K9s for departments or events needing on-site assistance, morale support, or emotional first aid.

  • K9 Wellness Network: Access to professional resources for grooming, training, behavior, and more.

  • Emergency Veterinary Fund: Assistance for urgent and unexpected task trained service K9 medical needs of first responders and veterans.

  • Education & Outreach: Resources and training to promote better care and communication between handlers and pet professionals.

Because the mission isn’t over when the shift ends.
And support doesn’t stop with the handler.

Illustration of a Dalmatian dog with blue eyes and a red collar, accompanied by the text "Bishop's Mission" and a black paw print logo. The background is predominantly white with red and black accents.
Firefighting equipment display with a large fire truck labeled "CORDOVA," a man kneeling with a Dalmatian wearing a red vest, and various booths and safety equipment in the background.
Four firefighters in uniform and two dogs posing in front of a fire truck inside a fire station.
Two people in blue shirts crouching next to a Dalmatian dog outside on a sidewalk.
Group of people and a Dalmatian at Arizona Summit event
Man kneeling with a Dalmatian dog in front of Marana Police Department backdrop, with American and Arizona flags on either side.
Therapy Dalmatian dog wearing a red vest sitting in front of a booth with promotional banners for a medical air transport service, featuring a couch, pillows, table, and mugs on a patterned rug.
Two people and a Dalmatian dog in an office setting. One person is in a uniform, and the other is in casual clothing. They are smiling and standing in a room with office furniture.
A person kneeling next to a Dalmatian wearing a red service vest in a room with a large screen and some people reflected in the screen.
Vintage Glendale, Arizona police car displayed indoors next to a Dalmatian wearing a red vest, with a banner about Arizona DOC Club.
Vintage red fire truck with decorative gold details labeled "Glendale F.D. No. 1" displayed indoors, accompanied by a Dalmatian sitting in front on a tiled floor.
Three firefighters in uniform standing and crouching near a Dalmatian dog wearing a red bandana, outside a tent with a first aid sign, on a sunny day.
A conference stage displaying a screen with text about the 2024 Blessings Breakfast for first responders and elected officials in Oro Valley, AZ. A Dalmatian dog is sitting in the foreground on a patterned carpet.
A Dalmatian service dog wearing a vest sits near an "Arizona Summit Public Safety + Behavioral Health" entrance sign on a concrete path, with people and another dog in the background.
Dalmatian sitting outside a building with a digital sign reading 'First Responder Day Health & Wellness' and features an American flag.
Dalmatian dog sitting next to a sign for 2024 SEEDS Conference at ASU Skysong
Vintage red fire truck parked on pavement with a Dalmatian sitting beside it, desert landscape with cacti in the background.
Two men in blue shirts kneeling with a Dalmatian wearing a red "In Training" vest inside a store.
Police officer posing with a Dalmatian service dog named Bishop in an indoor setting, with a caption saying 'Had the privilege of meeting the goodest boy BISHOP today.'
Two firefighters pose with a fire truck and Dalmatian statue on a sunny day.
Dalmatian dog in firefighter costume with red fire helmet and boots in room with hanging jackets.
K9 peer support badge with Dalmatian image
Dalmatian dog on carpeted floor wearing a red vest. Text overlay announces the "First Responder Wellness Conference" presented by The 100 Club of Arizona, scheduled for October 29th-30th, 2024. Includes a logo with "100 Club."