A legacy of service. Supporting Therapy Dog Programs for First Responders.
The K9 Tesla Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that continues her mission by supporting therapy dog programs for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and dispatch across the United States. The K9 Tesla Foundation is a first responder therapy dog nonprofit dedicated to supporting public safety therapy dog programs.
Tax-deductible donations accepted
The K9 Tesla Foundation is a fully registered as a 501(c)(3), allowing us to provide tax-deductible donations and expand our support for therapy dog programs across public safety departments.
Healing with heart: How Therapy Dog Programs Support First Responders
K9 Tesla’s presence was more than comforting—it was life-changing. For six years, she walked into firehouses, dispatch centers, and community spaces, offering calm in the chaos. Therapy dogs programs for first responders, reduce stress, strengthen mental resilience, and provide critical emotional support in high-pressure environments. Yet these programs are often not funded and overlooked by the department and communities they serve. The K9 Tesla Foundation exists to change that to help support and expand these programs nationwide..
Reduces stress and anxiety for First Responders
Therapy dogs help lower cortisol levels and bring calm to high-intensity moments
Supporting mental health in public safety
Therapy dogs presence creates a safe space for conversation, reflection, and recovery
Non-judgmental support
Therapy dogs offer unconditional comfort without needing words—perfect in moments of crisis, and on a daily basis to assure our responders are ready for the next call
Supports first responders who serve
Our first responders deserve mental health support, and therapy dogs provide it on the ground, where it matters most
Funding Public Safety K9 Therapy Dog Programs
Public safety therapy dog programs provide critical mental health support for first responders, yet many operate with little to no funding. As a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the K9 Tesla Foundation now offers tax-deductible scholarships and grants to help these programs thrive. Whether you’re applying for support or ready to donate, your contribution directly continues Tesla’s legacy of comfort, care, and service.
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K9 Tesla T-shirts, caps and other merchandise with 100% of all proceeds go to fund and support public safety therapy dog programs.
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