If you would like to make a donation, please send checks to:

CAWL, PO Box 1660
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Please make donations to the order of :
"ZIMMIKI - Injured Police Dog Fund"

The ZimMiki Injured Police Dog Fund is made possible by the Calvert Animal Welfare League which is a 501-(c)(3) Organization.

In recognition and appreciation of the following:

My wife Melissa, my son John, my brothers Jack and Jimmy, my sisters Gail, Denise, and Sheila. For reminding me everyday, the two most important things my parents taught me, FIGHT FOR WHAT IS RIGHT and DON'T EVER BE AFRAID TO FIGHT.

The entire Lawson Family.

My K-9 partner, Zim, for constantly proving the theory that animals take after their owners.

The CALVERT ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE-- for recognizing the NEED of the Injured Police Dog and implementing a means by which those police dogs can obtain medical care when faced with unexpected retirement.

The Maryland State Police, for providing me with unique opportunity to serve and protect the citizens of Maryland, as both a K9 handler and a Road Trooper.

To those that continue to provide support and insight to the Calvert Animal Welfare League's Organization of the ZimMiki-Injured Police Dog Fund: Terry Walker, President of the Calvert Animal Welfare League, Christina Force (Trainer, Drug Dog and Bloodhound handler), Steve Keen (Drug Dog and Bloodhound Handler), Dr. Rodney Oakley, DVM, DACVS of the Mid-Atlantic Specialty Hospital.

My brothers and sisters in the State Police, especially the K9 Unit, for their unyielding dedication to duty and to each other.

Tfc. Mike Smith (MSP) as well as the entire Smith and Azar Family.
Fsgt. Dewees for his postivie attitude and eagerness to help.
Tfc. John Beville (MSP K9)
Mr. W. Baker (MSP K9, Training Director) for the opportunity to be a K9 handler as well as teaming me with Zim.
Tfc. Mike Lesniowski (MSP Aviation)
Group 3 of the Centreville Barrack, "Take your blocks!"
Tfc. Jeremy Gussoni (MSP PACE)
Cpl. Aaron Michael and Tfc. Tyson Brice (Queen Ann's County Task Force)
Sgt. Brian Gill and Cpl. Ben Coppage
MTA Lodge 17

The entire staff of the Chesapeake Veteranary Clinic- for caring for K9 Zim, K9 Say-Gee, Ranger, and Recon (THE best dogs on the planet).

Dr. Paul McNamara, DVM, DACVS (ODIN's fund), for your expertise, understanding, and 24hr availability for consultation.

A very special THANK YOU to Brian Azar, the "WEB MASTER".

Tom Fitzgerald of CCExperts for hosting this very website.

And almost last, but in no way least, the time, effort, and contributions of those not mentioned- the anonymous people that understand the special relationship between a dog and his/her owner.

Thanks to the Massachusetts State Police, the PACE team (especially Baz, Charlie, Kevin, Jen, and Jay), and to the numerous allied agencies that support the Injured Police Dog Fund. THANKS for your genuine freindship and support... and oh yeah... GO YANKEES!!!

Above all, I need to thank God, for all the blessings I continue to receive.