My name is Perk...

I am the founder of Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans. As a severely wounded Army veteran myself, I know firsthand what a service dog can do for our warriors who suffer the visible and invisible wounds of combat. My dog Tobey changed my life and I plan to help change other veteran's lives through this nonprofit, Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans.

My Story...

My story, like many veterans, has quite a bit of trauma in it, but I am here to share it in the service to others. I was severely wounded by an IED blast in Afghanistan and am a cancer survivor. These things do not define me, however. I built this nonprofit to help veterans like me whether they have the obvious visible wounds like me or the, sometimes more dangerous, invisible wounds.

My dog Tobey that you see to the right saved me. If you are looking for a way to support veterans then help us save veterans like me. If you are one of those veterans, hit the "Apply for a Dog" button at the top of this page.

Together, let's help our warriors see through the smoke. -Perk