Home of Heroes: A Sanctuary for Retired Working Dogs
Home of Heroes is the world’s first sanctuary dedicated to providing retired working dogs, especially demining K9 veterans, with the dignity, care, and love they deserve after a life of courageous service.
Founded in 2017 by Yulia Khouri and inspired by the heroic journey of a demining dog named Muriel, Home of Heroes rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs who once served on the frontlines of landmine detection and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance. These brave souls have saved countless human and animal lives, and now it’s our turn to serve them.
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Home of Heroes: A Sanctuary for Retired Working Dogs
Home of Heroes is the world’s first sanctuary dedicated to providing retired working dogs, especially demining K9 veterans, with the dignity, care, and love they deserve after a life of courageous service.
Founded in 2017 by Yulia Khouri and inspired by the heroic journey of a demining dog named Muriel, Home of Heroes rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs who once served on the frontlines of landmine detection and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance. These brave souls have saved countless human and animal lives, and now it’s our turn to serve them.
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About Home Of Heroes
Home of Heroes began with a single dog and a powerful mission: to ensure no retired working dog is ever forgotten, discarded, or euthanized again.
These Belgian Malinois dogs have given the greatest service to humanity and we believe that they deserve the very best we can give them in return.
In 2017, founder Yulia Khouri received an urgent plea: a retired demining dog named Muriel, once a lifesaving force in Cambodia’s minefields, was about to be euthanized. She was 9 years old, had given her best years to service and was now considered too old to travel with her adopting family.
With no background in working dogs or military K9s, Yulia made a decision that would change everything: She adopted Muriel, gave her a home, and unknowingly sparked a movement.
Let’s Care For Each Other
Guardian of Heroes is a foster-based program for specially selected individuals and families who are willing to open their hearts and homes to one of our retired K9 heroes.
Our goal is threefold:
1. To place retired demining dogs in safe, loving homes, where they can enjoy life as a part of a family after years of service.
2. To provide lifelong medical and wellness support, including monthly checkups by the Animal Mama Hospital team, free of charge for the rest of the dog’s life.
3. To ensure every K9 veteran is protected, never neglected, never euthanized due to age, illness, or cost, and never at risk of falling into abuse or the dog meat trade.
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Nergard
Sex: {Male}
Born: {2007}
Land of clearance: {177,089 m²}
Approximate number of UXO/mines: {78}
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Fun Fact Must You Know
Every small act of kindness creates a ripple effect. Together, we can give retired heroes the life of love and dignity they deserve.
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Anatole France
Let’s Help Us
Not everyone can foster a retired working dog but everyone can be their hero.
By becoming an Angel Sponsor, you provide direct, ongoing support to a retired demining dog who now lives at the Home of Heroes. Your sponsorship helps cover vital costs like food, veterinary care, daily enrichment, and medication for one of our beloved four-legged veterans.
This is your chance to make a meaningful difference: right from where you are.
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Monday – Sunday
09.00 AM – 19.00 PM
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
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Our dedicated team of ex-dog handlers, veterinarians, and volunteers work tirelessly to care for retired demining dogs, ensuring every hero dog lives with love, dignity, and comfort.
Uk Rotha
Dr. Andy Bacarra
Sam Seila
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