Supporting both ends of the leash
Bishop's Mission is a K9 Occupational Wellness and Resilience organization that advances education, preparedness, peer support, and resource collaboration to strengthen service dogs, department support dogs, facility dogs, crisis response dogs, therapy dogs, and the people they serve together.
A strong mission requires a strong team—on both ends of the leash.
The Trusted K9 Wellness & Resilience Resource
Why bishop’s mission exists
At Bishop's Mission, we believe the wellness of the dog and the wellness of the human are inseparable.
First responders and veterans often rely on dogs for companionship, emotional support, resilience, and recovery. Yet while we continue to advance conversations about responder wellness, the health and well-being of the dogs supporting those who serve are too often overlooked.
That's the gap Bishop's Mission was created to fill.
We exist to strengthen both ends of the leash by advancing K9 wellness through education, preparedness, prevention, peer support, emergency assistance, and professional partnerships. Our mission is to help protect the health, longevity, and readiness of the dogs who serve alongside first responders, veterans, and their communities.
Because when we care for the dog, we also care for the person.
Healthy dogs strengthen healthy partnerships. Stronger partnerships build more resilient individuals, organizations, and communities. By investing in both the handler and the dog, we help ensure these teams remain ready to serve when they are needed most.
Supporting Both Ends of the Leash™
Strength. Support. Honor.
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
Why Departments Trust Bishop's Mission
Former first responders.
Evidence-based education.
Working-dog wellness focus.
Professional partnerships.
Mission-driven governance.
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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.
summer campaign
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.
JULY 11 Summer Safety Education Event ONLINE
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.
Join us at: Kate Klasen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: My Meeting
Time: Jul 11, 2026 10:00 AM Arizona
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Passcode: 216826
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