2018 American Humane Law Enforcement Dog of the Year
Most people don’t think about what happens to police and military dogs after they retire, but Jason Johnson does. Johnson is a former police officer, military veteran, and now one of the nation’s top K-9 experts. As he rose in his career, he became ever more aware of two things: (1) these dogs provide years of dedicated service for our safety and security, and (2) they are not afforded any kind of retirement benefits in return for their work. Johnson is working to change this through his nonprofit, Project K-9 Hero.
K-9 Flash is an illustrated children’s book (ages 6-10) that tells the story of Flash, a sick and abandoned puppy rescued from the streets of Everett, Washington, by the Humane Society. Adopted by the City of Yakima Police Department, she went on to earn a perfect score in her K-9 training and serve
the department on more than 3,000 calls over the course of eight years. In addition, she was featured in dozens of community, school, and public events throughout her career. Now passed on, she remains the Chief Ambassador of Project K-9 Hero.
K-9 Flash is raising funds and awareness for Project K-9 Hero, with 70% of the gross profits ($1.62 per book) going to the nonprofit. Buy the book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the book, as well as booking Jason Johnson and Flash for events and media appearances.
In the past few years, Jason has toured all 50 states and Washington D.C. in support of Project K-9 Hero and the book. His message is: “No matter where you start in life, you can become what you want and achieve anything.”
Here are some of Jason’s and Flash’s achievements and appearances so far:
- Topped $2 million in donations for 2019
- Hallmark Channel
- NBC’s Today Show and Access (formerly Access Hollywood)
- CNN Headline News
- NASCAR’s Michigan Consumer Energy 400 (driver Jeffrey Earnhardt)
- American Humane Law Enforcement Dog of the Year
- 50+ five-star reviews for the book on Amazon
- Honorary recognition by the Baltimore Ravens during their final 2018 regular-season game
- Readings to thousands of school kids in classrooms all over the United States
- Numerous other TV and radio interviews
Click here for Jason Johnson’s other appearances and media clips.
