About King 528 K9s

King 528 K9s was founded to honor the legacy of Chandler Police Officer Chris Farrar,  who dedicated his life to protecting and serving others. Established on April 9th 2025  - what would have been Chris's 54th birthday, our organization carries forward his passion for service and compassion for those in need.

Our mission is to provide service dogs in Chris's memory to support first responders, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and organizations that serve the community. Each dog placed represents a living tribute to Chris's unwavering commitment to helping others.

April 9th is recognized as Founders Day,  a celebration of Chris's life and the official founding of King 528 K9s. Additionally, every April 29th,  the Farrar family, friends and community gather to honor Chris's ultimate sacrifice made in the line of duty. In 2025 our nonprofit was formally launched at this annual memorial expanding the event into a time of reflection, unity, and commitment to service.

We were honored to have Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, Councilmember OD Harris and Chief Bryan Chapman in attendance and we thank them for helping preserve Chris’s memory and mission.

We are looking forward to future events to pay homage to Chris, support first responders and bolster the support of the community.

Through King 528 K9s, we ensure that officer Chris Farrar’s legacy lives on by supporting those who serve, uplifting our community, and providing hope and healing through the loyalty of service dogs.