Back The Bark

The Monte Vista Police Department K-9 Unit’s Funds purpose is to support the performance of the K-9 unit and maintain a high quality of life for it’s police service dogs. This special 2 part podcast features Margaret Hurd, Corina Settle and Pastor Bob Galey of Calvary Baptist Church, who are members of Back the Bark and Chief John Rosecrans' Advisory Board. As a bonus, hear from Corporal Heath Hart, handler of K-9 Jake. Learn about the purpose of Back the Bark, the special fundraiser event in South Fork, the K-9’s training and capabilities, plus so much more.



  • Corporal Heath Hart and Jake


The Monte Vista Police Department K-9 Unit’s Funds purpose is to improve the performance of the K-9 unit and maintain a high quality of life for it’s police service dogs both active and retired. The Monte Vista Police Department K-9 Unit Fund is an incorporated, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of all donations are used to support our active and retired dogs as described. All donations will be used solely for the following purposes:

  • K-9 medical and dental care.
  • Assist in purchases of K-9 dogs.
  • Safety equipment for K-9 teams.
  • Purchase of K-9 related training equipment.
  • Training and seminars to support K-9 teams.
  • Purchase of K-9 working equipment and vehicles.
  • Purchase of K-9 related health and well being supplements.

Contact Information:

  • Margaret Hurd – Chairman of Back The Bark. 719.850.1191
  • Corina Settle – Stylist. Vice Chair of Back The Bark. 719.850.2737
  • Jason Lorenz. Secretary/Treasurer of Back The Bark. 719.850.4011
  • Address To Donate: The Monte Vista Police Department K-9 Unit Fund, 118 Washington Street, Monte Vista, CO 81144


  • Summer Kick Off Party/Back The Bark Fundraiser
  • June 22, 2019. 10:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Hosts: Outdoor Depot
  • Address: 0168 Four Seasons Drive South Fork, CO 81154
  • Phone: 719.873.1060

Sponsors of the Back The Bark Include:


Personal Donations:

  • Jim & Cynthia Clare
  • Mitchell Farms
  • Ray & Collette Skeff
  • Valerie Steinbeck
  • Manny & Cindy Hemmerling

Business and Organization Monetary Donations:









The Outcalt Foundation


Eastern Star, Bethlehem Chapter #56, Monte Vista


In Kind Donations:







Monte Vista Animal Clinic


Other Information:

Outdoor Depot – Summer Kick Off Party Hosts


Notes & Numbers, Lyla Davis – Account Administrator


Uniquely Delightful, Larry Foster – Back the Bark T-Shirt Printer


Johnsons K-9 Dog Training – K-9 Dog Trainer in Colorado Springs



Add your business here…contact any Back The Bark or Police Advisory Board member today.



Some of the pictures are courtesy of Back the Bark and the Monte Vista Police Department. Music by Audionautix. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. This podcast contains sound effects from Sound Bible. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.


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