Before Paws on the Ground became a mission, it was a lifeline.

In Episode 13, we sit down with Kellen Zanandrie — a veteran Coast Guardsman, Pinellas County K9 Deputy, and loyal brother in arms — to talk about the moments that changed everything. From narrowly missing tragedy with a fellow deputy, to speaking with Dom just minutes before his shooting, to facing down an armed suspect while realizing the cost his family might bear — Kellen opens up about the unseen toll of service.

This isn’t just a story about law enforcement. It's about loyalty, survival, knowing when you’ve given all you can, and finding a new purpose beyond the badge.

Kellen's path led him from the chaos of the streets to building trust between dogs and their handlers through Paws on the Ground — a company born out of hard lessons, deep scars, and a relentless will to keep serving in a different way.

Raw, real, and unforgettable — this is Kellen's story.