PAPRIKA "RIKA" THERAPY DOG
OPERATION K9 BEETHOVEN - HELPING VETERANS ONE PAW AT A TIME
This is how our Therapy Dog, Paprika “Rika” spent part of her afternoon at the VA. I think my heart has melted and is leaking out of my eyes.
HARLEY, JOHN & JANA HAPPILY EVER AFTER.......
December 18th, at Harley Davidson of Rochelle Park, NJ, was a very special day. Santa came in for a visit from his busy Christmas schedule to take photos with children, parents, and dogs. Santa wanted to be there this day in particular because of a Veteran who served in the US Army, 1SG John Koch. John is a veteran that suffers from PTSD, and since he retired from the military has felt something missing in his life. John has always given without the thought of receiving anything in return. One day, John came across an organization called Operation K9 Beethoven. This is the reason why Santa wanted to be at Harley Davidson of Rochelle Park this day.
Operation K9 Beethoven is a non-profit organization that provides Emotional Support Dogs to Veterans, First Responders, and their family members who suffer from PTSD at no cost to them. The workers at Operation K9 Beethoven are all volunteers who want nothing more than to help those who serve, One Paw At A Time. . The dogs placed in Operation K9 Beethoven’s program are rescued from Euthanasia lists, brought back to health, temperament tested, and will then attend training at their training center.
1SG John Koch applied to Operation K9 Beethoven to receive an Emotional Support Dog to help with his PTSD. After Operation K9 Beethoven got to know more about John, his family, and his life, they knew that they had the perfect dog for him and his needs. Harley came into our program, and she never once gave up on herself. She fought for a family that she could love and care for and would love her back most importantly. John needed Harley to be complete, but Harley also needed John to be complete as well. They have been brought together to start their journey of recovery together.
Harley Davidson of Rochelle Park has been a paramount supporter for Operation K9 Beethoven. From arranging events to fundraisers or bringing awareness to who Operation K9 Beethoven is. They have done it all without any hesitation or motives. For Operation K9 Beethoven, it is a blessing and honor to have the support of Harley Davidson and the people who work there. Even more so to be able to help a Veteran and Harley come together with Santa and everybody else who was there to join in making it an unforgettable moment as they start their journey together.
Archie, Arpi, John and Harley
Operation K9 Beethoven, Archie, Bergen County Harley-Davidson, Brye K9 Training Center, John, Jana & Harley
John and Harley
Justin, Archie and Santa
Gifting a veteran with an emotional support dog
Brian, VP and Co-founder of Operation K9 Beethoven interviews John about receiving his Emotional Support Dog, Harley
Arpi, Liz (owner of BC Harley, Archie and the Mayor of Rochelle Park, Gail Artola
Archie, Santa, Brian
John, Harley, Santa and Jana
annual Veterans day ceremony, hackensack, nj
Archie and Beethoven visiting and honoring the Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, Hackensack, NJ
Capt. Christopher, Active Duty Army hanging out with his new friends Beethoven and Archie.
Archie, Brian and Beethoven honoring the Veterans!
Arpi, Beethoven, Archie and a Hackensack Police Officer enjoying the Veterans ceremony
Beethoven and Archie being Blessed at the Veterans ceremony
BERGEN county HARLEY DAVIDSON
BERGEN COUNTY HARLEY DAVIDSON PRESENTS OPERATION K9 BEETHOVEN WITH A 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CAKE
At our year anniversary mark for Operation K9 Beethoven we think about everything we have been through, everyone we have helped. We remember the stories we have heard from the many Veterans who applied throughout this past year and the lives of each dog that we've saved or rescued. This past year has touched us in ways we never thought possible. We have truly changed as people and in our hearts we know we know we will never be the same again. We are even more devoted to our mission now then when we first began this journey.
Today, for our anniversary celebration, Bergen County Harley Davidson in Rochelle Park, NJ, held our celebration event. For this past year, whenever we needed anything done, Harley Davidson has been there no matter what it was. Answering questions, setting up events, advertising, donating money when we just started, donating time helping us create our graphics, designing logo's, creating and editing videos and so much more. Bergen County Harley Davidson has been like a parent that guides their children to us here at Operation K9 Beethoven. They have made sure that our dream of "Helping Those Who Serve, One Paw At A Time" could come true. But never controlled what we did, the direction we went in and only wanted for our success. We can't express how grateful we are to you with thanks alone. But we hope that you know that each and every Veteran and First Responder we reach and help, is
because of your belief and guidance.
Here's to years of working together in the future. No matter where we end up, how far we spread, please know that we will never forget how we got there. Because the truth is, without you, we wouldn't even be here today.
operation k9 beethoven 1 year anniversary
OPERATION K9 BEETHOVEN PRESENTS BERGEN COUNTY HARLEY DAVIDSON WITH A PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR TREMENDOUS SUPPORT OVER THE PAST YEAR! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL.
THANK YOU CHRISTINE, AKA THE PATCH LADY FOR SEWING THE PATCHES ON ARCHI'ES NEW THERAPY VEST!
THE THREE AMIGOS of OPERATION K9 BEETHOVEN: ARPI, BRIAN AND JUSTIN WITH BEETHOVEN AND ARCHIE (this is where it all started)
BEETHOVEN AND ARCHIE ARE VERY EXCITED AND PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE NEXT RECIPIENTS OF AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG, JOHN AND JANA. THE DOG HAS COMPLETED HER TIME AT SECOND CHANCE RESCUE AND IS ON HER WAY TO BRYE K9 TRAINING CENTER FOR TRAINING.
BERGEN COUNTY HARLEY DAVIDSON PRESENTED US WITH A 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CAKE! THANK YOU SO MUCH, THE CAKE WAS AMAZING AND THE SENTIMENT WAS SUPERB!!!
BEETHOVEN AND ARCHIE'S NEW FRIEND ALI AND HER MOM! LOVELY TO YOU MEET YOU BOTH, AND LOVE YOUR COSTUME ALI!
NAM KNIGHTS - AMERICAN MILITARY VETERAN & LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE CLUB
PARENT CHAPTER CARLSTADT, NJ https://namknights.org/default.aspx
After a whole year, K9 BEETHOVEN returns to NJ Veterans Home to visit with his Veteran and National Guard Friends
K9 Beethoven was greeted with woo hoo's, huge hugs, smothered in kisses and was so happy to see so many happy faces today! The Veterans and the National Guard missed him as much as he missed them! K9 Beethoven had a busy day filled with lots of love and can't wait to return to see all of his friends! Thank you for having us NJ Veterans Home at Paramus! We'll see you soon.
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