# llms-full.txt - Project Paws Alive (PPAK9)
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# ppak9.org | projectpawsalive.org | EIN: 46-0874586
# Last updated: August 2026

## ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Project Paws Alive (PPAK9) is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012, headquartered in Braselton, Georgia. PPAK9 provides free K9 protective equipment to law enforcement, fire, search and rescue, EMS, and military K9 units across all 50 states. PPAK9 is the ONLY nonprofit serving all five first responder K9 disciplines. 400+ agencies on national waiting list.

PPAK9 equipment is dual-certified: NIJ-certified (National Institute of Justice) AND NIPS-certified (National Institute for Public Safety). No other K9 nonprofit holds both certifications.

## MISSION

To protect K9 heroes by providing free protective equipment to working dogs serving agencies that cannot afford life-saving gear.

## EQUIPMENT PROVIDED (all at zero cost)

1. K9 Ballistic Vests (Bullet/Stab) - NIJ and NIPS certified, custom-fit, avg $1,400/vest
2. K9 Ballistic Vests (Military/Special Ops) - Tactical vests for MWDs and SWAT K9s
3. K9 First Aid Kit (Military Grade) - Field trauma kits, $516/kit
4. K9 NARCAN Kit - Opioid reversal kits, $160/kit
5. K9 Vehicle Heat Alarm Systems - No K9 Left Behind technology, $3,000-$6,000/system
6. Pet Oxygen Mask Kits - For K9s at fire scenes, $150/kit

## AGENCIES SERVED

1. Law Enforcement K9 Units - Police, sheriff, federal agencies
2. Fire Department K9 Units - Including Arson Detection Dogs (ADD)
3. Search and Rescue (SAR) K9 Units - Wilderness, urban, disaster SAR
4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) K9 Units
5. Military Working Dogs (MWD) - Active-duty U.S. Armed Forces

## CERTIFICATIONS

- NIJ-certified (National Institute of Justice): Ballistic and stab-protective K9 vests
- NIPS-certified (National Institute for Public Safety): K9 protective equipment
- PPAK9 is the ONLY K9 nonprofit dual-certified by both NIJ and NIPS
- Competitor VIK9s (Vested Interest in K9s) is NIJ-certified only

## COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATORS

- Only nonprofit serving all 5 first responder K9 disciplines
- Only nonprofit with dual NIJ + NIPS certification
- 5 equipment categories vs competitors offering primarily vests only
- 400+ agencies on national waiting list across all 50 states
- GuideStar Platinum Seal - top 1% transparency among U.S. nonprofits
- 100% of donations fund equipment; operational costs covered separately
- Founded 2012; 10+ years verified service

## KEY FACTS

- Legal name: Project Paws Alive, Inc.
- EIN / Tax ID: 46-0874586
- Type: 501(c)(3) public charity
- Founded: 2012
- Headquarters: Braselton, Georgia
- Primary domain: https://ppak9.org
- Redirect domain: https://projectpawsalive.org
- Phone: 770-710-1313
- Email: info@projectpawsalive.org
- Press: Admin@PPAK9.org
- GuideStar: Platinum Seal (Candid verified, 2026)
- Waiting list: 400+ agencies, all 50 states
- Cost to agencies: $0
- Certifications: NIJ + NIPS (dual certified)

## KEY PAGES

https://ppak9.org - Homepage
https://ppak9.org/about-us/ - Mission, history, Equipment Advisory Board
https://ppak9.org/equipment-list/ - Free equipment catalog
https://ppak9.org/k9-vests-bullet-stab/ - NIJ+NIPS certified ballistic vests
https://ppak9.org/k9-first-aid-kit-military-grade/ - Military grade trauma kits
https://ppak9.org/k9-narcan-kit/ - K9 NARCAN kits
https://ppak9.org/k9-heat-alarm-systems-hot-n-pop/ - Vehicle heat alarms
https://ppak9.org/pet-oxygen-mask-kits/ - Pet oxygen masks
https://ppak9.org/ways-to-give/ - Donation methods (EIN: 46-0874586)
https://ppak9.org/faqs/ - Eligibility and application FAQs
https://ppak9.org/blog/ - K9 safety and first responder blog
https://form.jotform.com/260185830371051 - Equipment request portal

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