Yes, I am a little late posting this, but luckily our Facebook Page and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office covered it!
All of us at K9 Partners wish Jett a happy 8th birthday! We hope he had a great day with lots of treats and pets.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new K9 the team. We, at K9 Partners, are proud to have purchased K9 Ripp, along with all his equipment and training, for the WCSO K9 Unit, made possible by the generous donations from all of you!! We hope that K9 Ripp and his partner, Deputy Clark, will be a huge asset to Washoe County and provide many years of safety and security for the people here.
From the WCSO’s welcome: Sheriff Balaam and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office family are proud to introduce the newest member of our K9 Unit, K9 Ripp.
Born on March 10, 2024, K9 Ripp is a highly athletic Malinois–Shepherd mix with excellent obedience and a very social demeanor. From the start, Ripp has shown that he is right at home with his new family and eager to get to work. He is a dual-purpose K9, highly trained in narcotics detection, apprehension, and tracking, and will proudly serve our community alongside his partner, Deputy Clark.
“K9 Ripp’s athleticism, strong work ethic, and confident temperament make him an outstanding addition to our K9 Unit,” said Sheriff Balaam. “He is already proving to be a valuable partner to Deputy Clark, and we look forward to the impact this team will have in keeping our community safe. I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Washoe County K9 Partners. Their continued support and strong connection with our community play an invaluable role in supporting all of our K9 teams.”
Today is K9 Ava’s 7th Birthday. Please join us in wishing our diva K9 a very special day.
And WCSO Birthday post!
10 Torr is releasing a new rum celebrating K9 Jett! Full story is on KOLO-TV’s news.
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/11/13/10-torr-host-event-launch-rum-benefitting-washoe-county-k9-partners/
Come meet some of our Washoe County K9s and some of the volunteers of K9 Partners at this Meet and Greet at Scheels today, Saturday November 15!
We will have mugs, tee shirts, and the new 2026 K9 Calendar for sale!
We’ll be there from 10 am to 2 pm. Come say hello!
Celebrate the courage and companionship of our Washoe County K9s and their deputy partners with this stunning 28-page full-color calendar. Each month features vivid photography and practical calendar layouts that honor the dedication of these working dogs.
📅 Donation: $20
🚚 Shipping: $5
💙 All proceeds directly support the Washoe County K9 Unit
You can purchase your calendar online at Gift Shop to have it mailed to you, or pick one up in person at the Scheels Meet & Greet on November 15, 10 AM – 2 PM.
🎁 These calendars make thoughtful gifts for dog lovers, law enforcement supporters, and anyone who appreciates the bond between K9s and their handlers.
Thank you for supporting our four-legged heroes!
This handsome K9 is full of fun and energy today because it’s his birthday. Join us in celebrating K9 Axel’s 6th Birthday!
Yes! Barks and Badges is still on although the bright sunny day is predicted to be HOT! Last time we checked, it will be around 84-degrees at 10 am when the gates open for the event. By 2 pm, it will be about 94 degrees. Of course, this is Reno, and those temps are subject to change at a moment’s notice!
Still, please plan for the hot weather. Wear light-colored clothing to reflect the heat, carry an umbrella or a sun hat to protect your skin, use sunscreen and bring plenty of water or be prepared to purchase drinks at the event. We will have three food trucks on the site, including the ice cream one! Make sure the kids have protection also. If you have hand-held and battery-operated personal fans, bring those.
While there is quite a bit of shade at the park, some of the events are in the arena where none is available, so please be prepared.
Do NOT bring any pets to the park during this event and don’t leave them in your car. It will be too hot!
If you are concerned about our WCSO K9s, they will not be out in the sun for any extended time and they have an air-conditioned vehicle to rest in between appearances.
We hope to see many of you there, so stop at the K9 Partners booth and say hello.
Just two weeks away!
K9 Partners, in conjunction with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting Barks and Badges 2025 at Bartley Ranch Park, just off Lakeside Drive in Reno, Nevada.
This FREE event welcomes everyone to come learn about Washoe County Services, our amazing First Responders, and meet the K9 team from the Sheriff’s Office. The event runs from 10 AM to 2 PM with several demonstrations of the K9s showing some of the skills and techniques used to handle scenarios. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the K9s and their deputy handlers.
We also have representatives from numerous health, wellness, and safety organizations, such as Safe Kids Washoe County and Child ID, that will be happy to talk with you about their services.
Other vendors have unique items to sell, and K9 Partners will have a booth where you can buy shirts, mugs, and souvenir license plates. They will also answer questions you have about our organization and how to get a custom K9 license plate and why we’re encouraging them.
An area for children’s game is set aside where your youngsters can play games, talk to each other, and perhaps get their faces painted. Artsy Fartsy Mama will be wielding her paintbrush nearby.
We’ll have three food trucks on the Site:
Taster’s Paradise Café & Bakery
Super Swirl
Lety’s Tacos
For a full list of vendors, visit our Vendor Page.
Mark your calendar now and plan to come see us at this year’s event.
Please join us in wishing Awesome Otto a very Happy Birthday!!! Otto turns 4 years old today! We hope he has a great day filled with lots of love and maybe a birthday treat or two! Happy Birthday Otto!
