PROJECT K.I.T.T.
  K-9's Involved in Targeting Terrorism

  WHAT IS PROJECT K.I.T.T. ?

  Project K.I.T.T., an acronym for K-9's Involved in Targeting Terrorism, is a not-for-profit fund which receives donations  
  for the purpose of purchasing needed equipment and supplies for Military Working Dog (MWD) teams stationed in    
  Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and other areas of the world in response to the war on terror.  All funds received 
  are totally earmarked for the purchase and shipping of these items.

  BACKGROUND

  Project K.I.T.T. was started by Alan Kalfus, a recently retired Florida police K-9 handler and trainer.  Alan retired in 2005 
  with his then five-year-old K-9 partner, "Kitt".

  K-9 "Kitt", a German Shepherd Dog imported from the Czech Republic, was a one-of-a-kind police K-9, having an 
  excellent disposition and able to get along with everyone, including children and other animals, but was an awesome  
  working dog as well.  In his short career, K-9 "Kitt" was responsible for numerous felony and misdemeanor 
  apprehensions, including many for possession of narcotics.  Additionally, K-9 "Kitt" was responsible for the seizure of 
  nearly $100,000.00 in drug money as a result of his narcotic detecting ability.

  On January 13, 2009, K-9 "Kitt" passed away suddenly and unexpectedly after 
  undergoing cancer surgery, at the age eight.

  To keep his name and memory alive, Project KITT was initiated.



                                                                                                                                                               K-9 "Kitt"                               
  HOW DOES PROJECT KITT WORK?

                                                                                            Alan has been in e-mail contact with MWD handlers in 
                                                                                            Iraq and Afghanistan, and has received lists of needed 
                                                                                            equipment and supplies which the military does not provide.  
                                                                                            Such items as  long leads, collars, dog goggles ("Doggles"), 
                                                                                            dog booties and dog treats are needed, as are various toys,                                                                                             such as tennis balls and  "Kongs", used for rewarding the MWD                                                                                             for a task well done.  Additionally,  detector dog handlers have 
                                                                                            received both red and white marker flags, which are used to                                                                                             mark danger areas, or areas which had been cleared for the                                                                                             safe travel of troops.





       506 ESFS Military Working Dog Section, Kirkuk Air Force Base, Iraq

  HOW CAN YOU ASSIST IN THE PROJECT?                                                   

  By sending a donation to "Project KITT, at 3238 SW Cohutta Street, Port St. Lucie, 
  FL  34953-4646.  Checks are to be made payable to PROJECT KITT.  
   
  NOTE: At this time donations to "Project KITT" are NOT tax deductible.

  Additional information on Project Kitt, or a list of currently needed equipment, can be
  obtained by contacting Project KITT at the above address, by e-mail at                                          Mine Detecting Dogs   
  westfork2@netzero.net , or by telephone at:  772.201.5747.                                   US Army - 49th MDD
                                                                                                                                                                  Afghanistan
















































Project KITT News

 MILITARY WORKING DOG HANDLER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

  A MWD handler, Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Brazas, a member of a 
  unit deployed to Afghanistan which had received equipment from 
  Project KITT, was killed in action on May 30, 2012.  Petty Officer 2nd Class 
  Brazas' unit was ambushed and attempted to make a hasty helicopter retreat.  As 
  Petty Officer Brazas was assisting a fellow soldier into the helicopter he was 
  shot and killed.  He leaves  behind a wife and a 13-month-old daughter.

  REST IN PEACE, BRAVE WARRIOR 






















SECOND PROJECT KITT BENEFIT HELD AT BAMBOO CAFE, NAPLES, FLORIDA ON FLAG DAY JUNE 14, 2011

  NAPLES, Fla. (January 14, 2011) - In honor of Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, 2011, and Military Working Dogs (MWDs),  
  Bamboo Café French Home Cooking hosted the second "Canine Companion Dinner" to benefit Project KITT (K-9’s   
  Involved in Targeting Terrorism).  

  Prizes were awarded for the most patriotic dog.  "FOR FOOTED FRIENDS", a Naples dog supplies and food store, 
  donated two prizes for the best canine costume, one valued at $150.00 and one at $100.00.  Project KITT wishes to  
  thank Janet and Rose, co-owners of FOR FOOTED FRIENDS, for their generous donations.  This year, over $500.00 
  was raised for Project KITT from the sale of Project KITT  T-shirts, raffles and the sale of the special Project KITT drink,
  concocted by the Bamboo Café bartenders.

  Project KITT also wishes to again thank Lisa and Phillipe Boet, owners of the Bamboo Café, in Naples for their  
  hospitality.

  To see an entertaining slide series of the 2011 benefit, CLICK HERE , the click on "Start Slideshow" in the upper right  
  hand corner of the link.  Thanks to Gary Iverson for his hard work on the slideshow.
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 PROJECT KITT  BENEFIT HELD IN NAPLES, FLORIDA IN 2009  

  On Thursday, July 2, 2009, a benefit was held for Project KITT at the Bamboo Cafe in Naples, Florida. The evening 
  event included a three-course dinner, a raffle, patriotic bandana sales and a "Most Patriotic Dog" contest. Those 
  attending the dinner were encouraged to bring their dogs as well, and the restaurant was filled with humans and their 
  canine partners.  

  Nearly $500.00 was raised at the event for Project KITT.  We wish to thank Lisa and Philippe Boet, owners of the 
  Bamboo Cafe, for their hospitality, and for allowing us to hold the event at their restaurant, and Project Kitt board 
  member Linda Tanner for spearheading it.  

  Click on the following link for photos of the event:

                      2009 BAMBOO CAFE BENEFIT PHOTOS




  LIST OF "PROJECT KITT " CONTRIBUTORS  (As of January 10, 2021)  

  Noble and Patty Hendrix - Palm City, FL/Seven Devils, NC
  Sue Heys - Berlin Heights, OH
  Samantha Mabrouk - Fort Pierce, FL
  Southwest Florida K-9 Search Unit - Dorn Beddow, Director - Punta Gorda, FL
  Joy Annunziato - Boca Raton, FL/Forestport, NY
  Karen and Hal Weiner - Oceanside, NY
  Richard Taton, CEO - Intellinet Corporation - Cleveland, OH
  Mrs. Yvonne L. Clark - Naples, FL
  Maria Del Rio Giles - Naples, FL
  Linda Tanner/Gary Iverson - Bonita Springs, FL
  Sally and John Price - Naples, FL
  Lisa and Philippe Boet - Bamboo Cafe - Naples, FL
  Donna P. Wilson - Fort Myers, FL
  Donald A. Schrauf - Norwalk, OH
  Geraldine and Phillip Tafoya - Port Saint Lucie, FL
  SSG Amy L. Meyer, US Army (Military Working Dog handler)
  Richard and Judy Buttine - Jupiter, FL
  Lisa & John Walsh - Bonita Springs, FL
  Ms. Dionne Miller - Naples, FL
  Janet & Rose at For Footed Friends - Naples, FL
  Helen "Peep" Stevens - Ft. Myers, FL
  Bill and Diane Hollister - Bonita Springs, FL
  Lisa Beever - North Fort Myers, FL
  Jennie & Sunny at K-9's Come 1st  - Fort Myers, FL
  Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Ford - Naples, FL
  Cape Dog Bakery - Cape Coral, FL
  Veterans Foundation - Cape Coral, FL
  East West Veterinary Clinic - Cape Coral, FL
  Lindsay M. Swab - Auburn, NY
  Ladies of the Elks, Lodge # 2742 - North Ft. Myers, FL
  Marcella J. Wanagiel - Lakewood, NJ
  Bonnie Valvano - North Fort Myers, FL
  Mr. & Mrs. Don Cochran - Cape Coral, FL
  Ellen M. & Raymond Depelteau - South Hadley, MA (2)
  Carol A. Jones - Lee Center, NY
  Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10127, North Fort Myers, FL
  Veterans of Foreign Wars Men's Auxiliary, Post 10127 - North Fort Myers, FL
  Catherine & Alan Niemczyk - North Fort Myers, FL
  Alain & James Quesnel - South Hadley, MA
  Jean & George Sinko - North Fort Myers, FL (2)
  Wild Bunch 4-H - Alva, FL
  Martha Hammond - North Ft. Myers, FL
  Carol Van Vlack - North Fort Myers, FL
  Bill & Marilyn Banfield - Cape Coral, FL
  Audna J. & Catherine C. Niemczyk - North Fort Myers, FL
  Mike & Ruth Rigby - Cape Coral, FL
  Colette Johns, Volunteer Specialist, Hope Health Care Services - North Fort Myers, FL
  Sandra L. and Alistair A. Potts - North Fort Myers, FL
  Brad Keselowski Racing, LLC - Mooresville, NC
  Brian and Patricia McHugh - Cape Coral, FL
  Elizabeth and James Bunting, Sr. - Naples, FL
  Rita L. and Thomas A. Albanese - Apopka, FL
  Marlene F. and Richard J. Merfeld - Cape Coral, FL
  Vietnam Vets of America, Chapter #594 - Cape Coral, FL
  Lisa and Joe Crouch - Cape Coral, FL
  Eastside Animal Hospital - Ft. Myers, FL 
  Michael and Janet Johnson - Bonita Springs, FL
  Julie A. Moore - North Fort Myers, FL
  AAS Von Tente Kennels, Inc. - Fort Myers, FL  
  Phyllis & Marco Beja - Sunrise, FL
  Barbara Wood - Punta Gorda, FL/Lancaster, VA
  Colonial Dental Group, Drs. Campbell & Catlin - Fort Myers, FL
  Treasure Coast Kennel Club - Fort Pierce, FL
  Kaaren Koroly - Port Saint Lucie, FL
  Rhonda and Paul Hanna - Port Saint Lucie, FL
  Elizabeth and Mark Wilson - Fort Pierce, FL
  Star Bright 4-H Dog Obedience Club - Karyl Hall, Club Leader - Fort Pierce, FL
  Jessica Nichols - Fort Pierce, FL
  Kathy Pearce - Okeechobee, FL
  Judy Biasella - Port Saint Lucie, FL
  Linda Davi - Fort Pierce, FL
  Chris Blackwelder - Fort Pierce, FL
  Terry Miranda - Fort Pierce, FL
  Susan and Marty Sloane - Stuart, FL
  Kathleen and Bruce Patterson - Aurora, IL
  Robert McCormick - Fort Myers, FL
  Patricia Blevins - Englewood, FL
  Anita and Taylor Simpson - Orlando, FL
  Alecia Valzone - Vero Beach, FL
  Jean M. Sinko - North Fort Myers, FL
  Anthony's on the Blvd. - Cape Coral, FL

  The following listed ladies donated homemade dog blankets to be sent to Military Working Dogs in Afghanistan:
  Martha Hammond - North Fort Myers, FL  
  Sally P. Smith - North Fort Myers, FL
  Omega Zachma - North Fort Myers, FL
  Connie Buchholz - North Fort Myers, FL
  Robbyn Spears - Cape Coral, FL
  Penny Vaught - North Fort Myers, FL
  Joyce and Arthur DeVries - Port Saint Lucie, FL
  Shirley L. Dacey - Port Saint Lucie, FL

  The following individual donated Christmas "Goodies Bags" to be sent to Military Working Dogs as well.
  Boatswain's Mate Chief Vaught (US Coast Guard, Retired) - North Fort Myers, FL


  THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE GREATLY ASSISTED "PROJECT KITT" BY SOLICITING FOR
  DONATIONS, HEADING UP FUND RAISING EVENTS AND LOCATING MILITARY WORKING DOG
  UNITS FOR "PROJECT KITT" TO ASSIST:

  Linda Tanner (Past Board Member - Project KITT) - Santa Fe, NM 
  Martha Hammond (Board Member - Project KITT) - North Fort Myers, FL
  Natasha Kloeker - Seoul, South Korea


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