3rd Annual K9 Sgt. Denny Dog WalkSupports Military Working Dogs & Service Dogs for Wounded Warriors

Holmdel, NJ, May 13, 2015 (Newswire.com) - MEDIA ALERT – JUNE 13

The 3rd Annual Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund K9 Sgt. Denny Dog Walk in support of military working dogs and service dogs for wounded warriors will take place on Saturday, June 13 at the NJ Army National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt at 9:30 AM.

For those returning home from combat, the transition back into society can be overwhelming. Service dogs are trained to help wounded warriors with the health issues they face upon returning home from combat.

Marion Zilinksi, Founder, Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund

The event will begin with a special ceremony and feature demonstrations by military working dogs and police department K9’s. There will be awards for most patriotic costume, biggest, smallest, farthest traveled, most unique dogs.

Pre-event registration is $25 per dog; day-of-event registration is $30 per dog. For information, please visit www.runwithdennis.org.  

The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund provides care and support for those serving our country and their families. The SGT. DENNY PROJECT impacts the lives of servicemen/women with the donation of service dogs, which cost $15,000 each.  To date, the Fund has donated 17 dogs to aid and assist wounded service members suffering from PTSD and/or TBI injuries.

The program is named for SGT. Denny, a military working dog who was stationed in Afghanistan with his NJ handler.  Nearly 600 military dogs are serving to protect our soldiers around the world. Much is made of the bond among soldiers, but the union between soldier and dog in a combat zone is just as tight.

For those returning home from combat, the transition back into society can be overwhelming. Service dogs are trained to help wounded warriors with the health issues they face upon returning home from combat. Funds raised from this event will go toward purchasing dogs from K9s for Warriors and Canine Companions for Independence.  All of these service dogs are ADA approved and certified.

Media Contact: Ann Willets - (908) 433-7821 - [email protected]