A Hero Named Mattis
05/20/25 • 45 min
K9 Police Officers do amazing work and, along with their trainers, put their lives on the line everyday. In this episode, hear a friend of the show's journey to become not only a fan, but a passionate advocate and leader in North Carolina raising funds and awareness for K9 officers. And learn a bit about the police K9 that sparked this worthy journey, A Hero Named Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9 officers in Georgia who served for 6 years, earned a Purple Heart as well as the most apprehensions and arrests in his K9 Police Department's history.
North Carolina Police K9 Foundation: https://ncpolicek9foundation.org/
North Carolina Police K9 Foundation Instagram: @ncpk9f
A Dog Named Mattis by Mark Tappan (available at Amazon)
Georgia Police K9 Foundation: https://www.gapolicek9foundation.org/
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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K9 Police Officers do amazing work and, along with their trainers, put their lives on the line everyday. In this episode, hear a friend of the show's journey to become not only a fan, but a passionate advocate and leader in North Carolina raising funds and awareness for K9 officers. And learn a bit about the police K9 that sparked this worthy journey, A Hero Named Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9 officers in Georgia who served for 6 years, earned a Purple Heart as well as the most apprehensions and arrests in his K9 Police Department's history.
North Carolina Police K9 Foundation: https://ncpolicek9foundation.org/
North Carolina Police K9 Foundation Instagram: @ncpk9f
A Dog Named Mattis by Mark Tappan (available at Amazon)
Georgia Police K9 Foundation: https://www.gapolicek9foundation.org/
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
Visit www.hairyherotails.com for more content.
Follow us on instagram @hairyherotails or on YouTube.com/@hairyherotails.
Know a good Hairy Hero Tail? DM us on instagram or email us at [email protected].
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A Hero Named Layla - Part 2
Tune in to Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Leia Barrett, an animal rescuer, a non-profit fund-raising specialist for shelters and rescue organizations as well as a successful children's book author. Learn about her latest book, The Odd Dog, and how the rescue of her dog Layla inspired the book - a book that has already raised funds for many shelters, rescues and animals in need.
Dr. Leia Barrett's website: www.storiesbyleia.com
Dr. Leia Barrett's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesbyLeia/
Dr. Leia Barrett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories_byleia/
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
Visit www.hairyherotails.com for more content.
Follow us on instagram @hairyherotails. or on YouTube.com/@hairyherotails.
Know a good Hairy Hero Tail? DM us on instagram or email us at [email protected].
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