STATUS

The War Dog Memorial Colorado is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

MISSION STATEMENT
PRIMARY:

Honor & Remember the selfless service & sacrifice of War Dogs that are Ever Faithful and Ever Vigilant with a permanent memorial in the Colorado Springs, Colorado-Memorial Park in the Ring of Honor. COMPLETED

SECONDARY MISSION:
The memorial was Dedicated in September of 2020 but our mission continues to:

Raise awareness of the selfless service and sacrifices of our nation’s War Dogs that have and continue to protect             our troops, civilians and freedoms domestically and overseas.

Provide financial assistance for "Tour of Duty End”

Provide financial assistance for the “freedom flights home” and major medical expenses of our nation’s retired                 working dog Heroes.

WE BELIEVE:

The over 4,000 dogs that were euthanized or left behind in Vietnam deserve to be honored and remembered.
The dogs that have sustained injury or given their life willingly and selflessly deserve to be honored and remembered.
All War Dogs (MWDs & CWDs) have earned and deserve to be honored and remembered.

Wade is a Vietnam Veteran who served for 12 years in the United States Navy.

Ruby has been a Board Member of the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center since 2002 and involved with other animal rescue organizations since 1993.

OUR JOURNEY for War Dogs began in November, 2011 when we adopted CWD Carlos, an 8 year old retired Explosive Detection Dog that had served for 5 continuous years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Adopting Carlos changed our lives and inspired us to be a voice for our nation’s heroes with 4 paws and fur. Educating the public about War Dogs (MWDs and CWDs) became a passion and has brought us to where we are today.

We were honored to also open our hearts and home to retired MWD Alik H218 PEDD, CWD Boss MDD, MWD Tomo R536 TEDD and CWD Heky EDD. Although Carlos, Alik, Boss, Heky, and Tomo are no longer with us, they will always hold a special place in our hearts and be remembered for their selfless service, devotion and sacrifice. 

We have given presentations about the selfless sacrifice and service of War Dogs at numerous venues including Expos, Civic Organizations, Clubs and Elementary Schools along the front range of Colorado since 2012. 

Ruby has traveled coast to coast (Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington DC & New York City) with CWD Carlos and MWD Alik educating people about our nation’s working dog heroes.

In 2013, Ruby had the privilege to travel to Washington DC with CWD Carlos and speak at a Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill on behalf of our nation’s working dog heroes.

In 2014,  Ruby traveled to New York City with MWD Alik to honor War Dogs in the Veterans Day Parade.

We continue our dedication to honoring the dogs that have and continue to serve, protecting our troops, country, and freedoms.

Wade & Ruby Ridpath

Watch A News Story About Us 

 Colorado Springs nonprofit honors our nation’s war dogs

 Group working to raise money for War Dog memorial

 New memorial in Colorado Springs set to honor war dogs

 City of Colorado Springs approves War Dog Memorial

 War Dog Memorial, Honoring America’s Forgotten Heroes


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