K9 First Responders / K9FR

K9 First Responders utilizes specially trained service dogs to provide psychological trauma and stress management support for victims, survivors, and first responders. The organization combines animal-assisted therapy with clinical expertise to help individuals process psychological trauma and build emotional resilience. Recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Safety and the Fraternal Order of Police, K9 First Responders delivers evidence-based mental health interventions through the human-animal bond.