Adopt a K9 Hero
Adopt a K9 Hero
Support the highly trained conservation dogs helping protect rhinos on the frontline.
Adopt a K9 HeroThe Dogs Protecting Rhinos
A trusted line of defence
The Endangered Rhino Conservation family would not be able to do what we do without our trusted K9 team.
These highly trained conservation dogs work alongside their handlers on the front line of anti-poaching operations. Time and again, they have helped prevent attacks on rhinos by detecting and tracking poachers across vast areas of wilderness.
Their courage, intelligence and loyalty make them one of the most effective tools in protecting rhinos in the wild.
By adopting a K9 hero, you help support the dogs that stand between rhinos and those who would harm them.
Adopt a K9 Hero →Why K9 Units Are Essential
Skills that strengthen rhino protection
Anti-poaching dogs play a critical role in conservation protection. With their extraordinary sense of smell and ability to track over long distances, K9 units help rangers detect illegal activity and locate suspects that would otherwise escape across difficult terrain.
Exceptional Tracking
Following scent trails across vast and difficult landscapes.
Rapid Response
Supporting rangers when suspicious activity is detected.
Handler Partnership
Working as a trusted team built on training and communication.
Caring for Our K9 Heroes
Keeping them healthy, trained and ready
Looking after these incredible dogs requires significant resources. Each K9 requires specialised training, veterinary care, food and equipment to remain healthy and ready for the demanding work they perform.
These dogs are absolutely essential to our anti-poaching efforts, and they are worth every penny.
By adopting a K9 hero, you help ensure they receive the care and support they need to continue protecting rhinos.
Adopt a K9 hero today →Meet Our K9 Heroes
Choose a K9 Hero to Adopt
Each dog in our anti-poaching unit has their own personality, strengths and story. When you adopt a K9 hero, you help support their ongoing care, training and operational work.
Shumba
Adopt Shumba →Bullet
Adopt Bullet →Roxy
Adopt Roxy →Sandy
Adopt Sandy →Sheila
Adopt Sheila →Indy
Adopt Indy →Willow
Adopt Willow →Sadie
Adopt Sadie →Blaze
Adopt Blaze →Jesse
Adopt Jesse →Kolbe
Adopt Kolbe →Luna
Adopt Luna →Mowgli
Adopt Mowgli →Ranger
Adopt Ranger →Trigger
Adopt Trigger →Luna-lea
Adopt Luna-lea →Supporting the Next Generation
The future protectors of rhinos
In 2024, the Mankwe team welcomed a litter of Malinois puppies, the next generation of conservation dogs who are now taking their places on the frontline.
As some of our current K9 heroes approach retirement, this new generation of protectors is essential to maintaining the strength of the anti-poaching unit.
Support a future K9 heroStand With Our K9 Heroes
Help keep them ready for the frontline
By adopting one of these incredible dogs, you help ensure our anti-poaching teams remain equipped to defend rhinos and protect the landscapes they depend on.
Adopt a K9 hero today