{"product_id":"k9-mattis-knottie-plush-dog-toy","title":"K-9 Mattis Knottie® Plush Dog Toy | Project K-9 Hero","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐾 A Hero Worth Honoring. A Cause Worth Supporting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome dogs spend their days chasing tennis balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers spend their lives protecting the people around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet K-9 Mattis, a decorated German Shepherd whose years of service inspired this special HuggleHounds Knottie® plush dog toy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 2015 to 2021, Mattis served alongside his handler, Mark Tappan, working in narcotics detection, tracking, apprehension, and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they assisted in more than 200 arrests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMattis received numerous honors recognizing his extraordinary service, including the Purple Heart, Officer of the Year, the AKC Paw of Courage, and the AKC Excellence in Service award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis story represents the dedication of working dogs who spend their lives serving alongside law enforcement officers and military personnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when their working days are over?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey deserve to be taken care of, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's where Project K-9 Hero comes in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Supporting Our Four-Legged Heroes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject K-9 Hero is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping retired police and military working dogs receive the care they deserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir mission includes helping provide veterinary care, food, and other essential support to retired working dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir motto says it beautifully:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Protect Those Who Protected Us.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuggleHounds created this special K-9 Mattis Knottie® as part of its HuggleCause™ initiative supporting Project K-9 Hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a meaningful way to celebrate the extraordinary service of working dogs while giving your own four-legged companion something fun to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐶 Why You \u0026amp; Your Pup Will Love Mattis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by a Real K-9 Hero:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honors decorated working dog K-9 Mattis and his years of service.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Meaningful Mission:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part of HuggleHounds' Project K-9 Hero charitable initiative.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Knotted Limbs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for interactive tugging, shaking, and carrying.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Squeakers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds excitement and encourages playful interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforced Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features HuggleHounds' two-layer Tuffut Technology® lining.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Plush Exterior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comfortable for cuddling between play sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Shepherd Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a black plush body, upright ears, and distinctive K-9 Mattis detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Especially meaningful for dog lovers, first responders, law enforcement families, and supporters of working animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐾 About Project K-9 Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetirement doesn't always mean an end to expenses for working dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany retired police and military K-9s require ongoing veterinary treatment, medications, specialized diets, and other care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject K-9 Hero works to help these dogs receive support after their years of service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more about the organization and its mission, visit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectk9hero.org\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject K-9 Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Product Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K-9 Mattis Knottie® Plush Dog Toy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HuggleHounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HuggleCause™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plush fabric with reinforced lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knotted limbs, multiple squeakers, Tuffut Technology®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K-9 Mattis German Shepherd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupervise your dog during play and remove the toy if damaged. No plush dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ A Little Note From Short-N-Sassy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something special about a working dog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey don't understand medals, ceremonies, or recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey just know they have a job to do, a person to protect, and a purpose worth getting up for every morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after years of faithfully showing up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey deserve a soft place to land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's to the four-legged heroes who gave their best years protecting others. 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