{"id":131516,"date":"2026-07-12T12:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=131516"},"modified":"2026-07-11T23:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T03:55:43","slug":"isp-seeking-public-support-for-therapy-k9-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/07\/12\/isp-seeking-public-support-for-therapy-k9-program\/","title":{"rendered":"ISP seeking public support for Therapy K9 Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"927\" height=\"1200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-131517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9.jpg 927w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-324x420.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-150x194.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-300x388.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/t20260708ISPK9-696x901.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is asking for the public\u2019s support of the Indiana State Police Therapy K9 Program.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Indiana State Police news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Indiana State Police Seeking Public Support for Therapy K9 Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis, Indiana (July 12, 2026) &#8211; The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is asking for the public\u2019s support of the Indiana State Police Therapy K9 Program, an initiative dedicated to providing comfort, hope, and emotional support to Indiana State Police personnel.<\/p>\n<p>Therapy K9s provide support to sworn officers, professional staff, retirees, and employee families following critical incidents, traumatic events, and other stressful situations. These specially trained canines also help strengthen connections within the department by encouraging conversations, reducing stress, and promoting resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Every donation directly supports the purchase, training, care, veterinary expenses, equipment, and deployment of Therapy K9s that will continue serving Indiana State Police personnel for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Donate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporting the Indiana State Police Therapy K9 Program is easy.<\/p>\n<p>You can scan the QR code included on the accompanying Therapy K9 Program flyer or <a href=\"https:\/\/indianasfinest.com\/donate\/areas-to-support.html\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once on the donation page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your preferred donation amount.<\/li>\n<li>Under Area of Support, select Therapy K9 Program.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your name and email address.<\/li>\n<li>Click Donate to complete your contribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No gift is too small. Every contribution helps ensure Therapy K9s are available to provide comfort and support to the men and women of the Indiana State Police who dedicate their lives to serving the citizens of Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>The Indiana State Police sincerely appreciates the generosity of those who choose to support the Therapy K9 Program and help care for those who care for others.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. 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