2019
F re d e r i c k
ANIMAL WELFARE Frederick County Humane Society, Inc Officers at both the Frederick Police Department and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office count on canine partners to assist in many important law enforcement jobs. And these K9 units get needed support doing this important work from a unique program created by the Frederick County Humane Society (FCHS) and Pamela Wahl. The Unsung K9 Hero Project is a partnership between FCHS and Wahl, founder of The Virginia-Maryland-Washington DC Dog Magazine. The project has helped to secure donations so local police officers can supply food, treats, toys, and other necessary items for their furry partners. Funds also support daily operations of the K9 units. According to FCHS Director Connie Graf, many people are unaware of the limited budgets that exist within police K9 units, and, when budget cuts are necessary, the K9 units are the first to feel the effects. The Unsung K9 Hero Project is just one of many programs that FCHS works on to help keep Frederick-area animals happy and healthy.
FCHS is not an animal shelter; instead it helps pet owners facing a challenge. This could mean that FCHS provides financial assistance for animal medical emergencies or well care, spay/neuter subsidies, pet food donations, or a host of other services. FCHS is a small nonprofit group not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States. It works locally with veterinarians, other nonprofits and local government to provide care for needy animals in Frederick County. Pictured: Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Phelps and K9 Taz Pam Wahl, co-founder of Unsung K9 Hero Project Brian Maul, FCHS Board vice president Connie Graf, FCHS Director and co-founder of Unsung K9 Hero Project Danielle Lewis, FCHS program assistant Frederick Police Officer Sheena Yohe and K9 Blair
550 Highland St., Suite 200, Frederick • 301-694-8300 • fchs.org • unsungk9heroproject.com
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