Since inception, Chesapeake K-9 Fund has raised tens of thousands of dollars through organic fundraising efforts, including prominent community sponsors, events including a 5K race, and individual donors. These funds are already working hard to support K-9s in Maryland.

K-9 Costs

We purchase and supply K-9s and equipment directly to each law enforcement agency recipient. Below is an example of average costs for ONE K-9:

• “Green” untrained 1-year-old K-9: $6500 Trained K-9 certified in narcotics, explosives or search and rescue:
• $8000 Heat sensor alarm and installation 
• $1600 Cage for patrol car, plus installation $2000
• Protective vest: $1200.

To date here is what we have purchased to support your dogs:

2019

• Cool guard pro with rescue Annapolis Police Department
• Bathing station Annapolis Police Department
• Labrador Retriever Explosives K9 Maryland Capitol Police
• K-9 SUV divider Maryland Capitol Police
• K-9 Training Maryland State Police
• Labrador Retriever Narcotics Detection K9 Denton Police Dept
• Scent vacuum  Bowie Police Department

2018

• First aid kits  for each K9 unit for Anne Arundel County Sheriff, Annapolis Police, and Maryland Capital Police
• K-9 Guardian Bite Suit  Anne Arundel County Sheriff
• Dog crate and supplies Anne Arundel County Sheriff
• Leases, rewards, bowls, kong toys Annapolis Police 
• Explosive Detection German Shephard K-9 for bomb squad Annapolis Fire Marshall 
• 2 Belgian Mallinois Narcotics K-9’s Annapolis Police Department
• 14  crates, first aid kits, and deployment gear for Montgomery County FEMA K-9 Team
• Protective vests Annapolis Police Department
• Heat alarm with pager, etc Anne Arundel County Sheriff

2017

• Heat alarm purchase Annapolis Police Dept
• SUV interior powder coated crates and equipment  Maryland Capital Police
• Heat alarms with remote door openers Maryland Capital Police
• Labrador Retriever Narcotics Detection K-9 Maryland State Police