Supporting both ends of the leash
Bishop's Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing K9 wellness, resilience, education, and peer support resources for first responders, veterans, and the dogs who support them.
A strong mission requires a strong team—on both ends of the leash.
Why we exist
First responders and veterans often rely on dogs for emotional support , resilience, connection and recovery.
Yet while we talk about responder wellness, we rarely talk about the wellness of the dogs supporting those who serve.
At Bishop’s Mission, we believe supporting the dogs is part of supporting the person.
That's why we focus on supporting both ends of the leash through K9 wellness, resilience, education, and peer support.
supporting both ends of the leash
Supporting first responders, veterans, and the dogs who support them.
🐾 K9 Wellness & Resilience
Wellness education
Nutrition resources
Recovery and stress management
Emergency preparedness
K9 Wellness & Ready Bags
🤝 Peer Support & Continuation of Care
Peer support resources
CISM support
ASAP
Wellness referrals
Community connections
Need support for your team? Contact Us!
meet the mission dogs
Every dog has a challenge. Every dog has a purpose
our namesake
BISHOP
Our namesake and ambassador. A symbol of resilience, purpose, and the bond between handler and dog.
Read Bishop’s story here
Our namesake and ambassador. A symbol of resilience, purpose, and the bond between handler and dog
Skye's medical journey helped shape Bishop's Mission's growing commitment to K9 wellness and resilience.
Her story reminds us that wellness isn't just about prevention—it's also about adapting, supporting, and finding purpose when life doesn't go according to plan.
skye
Tiny Tim
Tiny Tim reminds us that limitations don't define purpose. Despite lifelong developmental challenges, he continues to inspire resilience, adaptability, and determination.
Willie
With only one eye, Willie reminds us that challenges don't diminish purpose. Sometimes the greatest impact comes from seeing the world differently.
Get Involved
Supporting Bishop’s Mission means standing alongside first responders, veterans and the support K9s who work beside them. Individuals, businesses, and organizations can get involved by volunteering their time, making tax-deductible donations, or becoming a sponsor to directly support on-call peer support services, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and ASAP response efforts, and continuation of care for service dogs and department support K9s. Every contribution—whether time, resources, or financial support—helps ensure timely peer support after critical incidents and that K9 programs are sustained well beyond initial startup.
Summers can be dangerous for dogs.
Hot pavement can cause painful paw burns in seconds, and heat-related emergencies can quickly become life-threatening. Every year, dogs suffer preventable injuries simply because their handlers are unaware of the risks or lack access to protective equipment and educational resources.
To help address this growing concern, Bishop's Mission launched the Summer Safety Campaign.
Our goal is simple:
🐾 Prevent heat injuries
🐾 Prevent paw burns
🐾 Educate handlers and pet owners
🐾 Provide safety resources
🐾 Promote K9 wellness and preparedness
Throughout the summer, Bishop's Mission is providing education, outreach, and resources designed to help keep dogs safe during summer’s hottest months.
JUL\Y 11 Summer Safety Education Event
Join us for a free community education event focused on:
• Heat injury prevention
• Paw protection and boot education
• K9 wellness resources
• Emergency preparedness for dogs
• K9 first aid awareness
Whether you're a pet owner, service dog handler, working dog handler, or simply love dogs, this event will provide practical information that could help protect a dog's life.
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