The Ventura County Sheriff’s K9 Unit is assisted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation to provide funds to purchase canines, equipment, food, training for current K9 teams and pay veterinary bills. The foundation is the sole means by which our K9 unit exists. The Ventura County Sheriff’s K9 Unit is funded through the generous donations of the residents and businesses in the county, and fund-raising events. The monies raised by the K9 Unit and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation go directly to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department K-9 teams. Through community support we are able to provide protection and safety for the residents of Ventura County and preserve the bond of partnership with man’s best friend.

Because we respect and care for our canine partners, we are dedicated to supporting them throughout their careers and retirement. Here are some of the ways your donations help us do that:

Purchase of specialized protective equipment for the canine. This equipment may include but not be limited to ballistic vests, paw protection, cooling equipment, reflective equipment and lifting harnesses.

Specialized canine training schools. Under our current deployment our canines not only search off lead for suspects, but are capable of on lead searches and tracking. The tracking function allows us to search for missing children, missing adults and injured persons under the right conditions. We are always attempting to hone and improve our canine’s skills and the department is not currently able to fund all the available training schools.

Although any donation is greatly appreciated we would like to recognize those who contribute $25.00 or more by adding the sponsors name, hometown, and a short message of their choice to our sponsors page.