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Meet River! 🌊

River is the Jaguars newest teammate and retriever, named to honor the St. Johns River that flows through Jacksonville, connecting the city by water. River was donated to K9s for Warriors program, and she is in training to become a PTSD service dog for a veteran. She loves to play and cannot wait to meet the team and Jaguars front office staff!

Thank you Veteran Benefits Guide for sponsoring River's training so that one day she can support a veteran in need.

Veteran Benefits Guide K9s For Warriors

About K9s For Warriors

Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the nation's largest provider of trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With most dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. This treatment method is backed by scientific research (from Purdue University's OHAIRE Lab) demonstrating Service Dogs' ability to help mitigate their veteran's symptoms of PTSD while simultaneously restoring their confidence and independence. Founded in 2011 as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors remains committed to bringing widespread awareness to veterans' mental health and contributing to policy-level reform.

The organization's facilities include: K9s For Warriors National Headquarters in Ponte Vedra, Fl, Davis Family Mega Kennel (Ponte Vedra, FL), Gold Family Campus (Alachua, FL), Petco Love K9 Center (San Antonio, Texas), and K9s For Warriors at Heidi's Village (Phoenix, AZ).

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K9 Graduates

Mathis

Mathis is a proud August 2025 Service Dog graduate of K9s For Warriors, alongside her Warrior JP, a Marine Veteran. Mathis trained to be a Service Dog during the 2025 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Since graduating from our program, Warrior JP has shared that his quality of life has improved drastically since being paired with Service Dog Mathis. JP is more calm and grounded, and has more motivation to get outside, exercise, and lose weight.

With Mathis by his side, Warrior JP now enjoys life in a new light, thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dream Finder Homes, and K9s For Warriors.

Maurice Bones-Drew, "Mojo"

Was the Jaguars' first golden retriever rookie teammate. Mojo joined the Jaguars while in training with K9s For Warriors, the nation's largest provider of Service Dogs for military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.

Months of hard work paid off and Mojo graduated in August of 2023. Mojo has officially been paired with Adam, an Ohio father of three and 20-year Army veteran.

"Mojo has been exposed to everything. He has been at NFL games, he has been at NFL camp, and he's been pet by fans and cheerleaders and players. I have no doubt he can do anything. The amount of exposure the Jaguars were able to give him — it must have helped his training a lot. He's a really good dog, and I'm very appreciative."

Sunshine, "Sunny"

Sunshine (Sunny for short) is a proud July 2024 Service Dog graduate of K9s For Warriors, alongside her Warrior Steven, an Army Veteran. Sunny trained to be a Service Dog during the 2023 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a successful rookie season, the English yellow Lab returned to K9s, the national non-profit dedicated to providing trained Service Dogs to Veterans, for her greater purpose: saving a Veteran's life.

During the three-week training program, Steven and Sunny embarked on several journeys around Northeast Florida to strengthen their bond. Steven particularly enjoyed visiting a crowded store for the first time in years. With Sunny by his side, he felt confident knowing someone was there to watch his back.

"I know K9s nailed it on the head in terms of a pairing," said Steven. "We are absolutely perfect together." Steven and Sunny live in Jacksonville Beach with his wife and two children.

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