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B.A.C.K
Foundation

Indiana-based Non-Profit Organization supporting our K9 Friends and those who love them

Cadwallader Heating & Cooling; Healthy Hearts & Minds; Heartland Vet Care; Hoosier Equine Veterinarian; The Grind Coffee Company; Frosty Boy; Just Around the Corner - Massage Studio; Freedom Electric; Citizens State Bank; Steinwachs; Knightstown Locker; Simon's Barks & Bubbles; JSK Security Solutions; Lindsay Enterprises

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About Us

BACK Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Indiana that supports local K9 police units, rescue groups, and their human friends. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the brave dogs who protect our communities and the people who care for them. Our mission is to provide financial and logistical support to K9 units and rescue groups, as well as to raise awareness of their important work.

Jubilee Days

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Check out Knightstown's annual festival filled with games, food, and fun.

Make sure to watch for us during the parade supporting Knightstown's Police K9 "Denver" and his handler Police friend Officer John Davis!

Fall Fest

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Come on down to the square in Knightstown and visit our booth at Knightstown's annual Fall Fest!

You won't want to miss our pet costume contest!

TBD Future Event

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Events

Members

Our Board Members

Each of our members have a strong connection to animal health and well-being! We are passionate about our foundation and would love to meet you.

Amanda

President

Amanda is a full-time professor with a private counseling practice and has a life rich with roles— a dedicated wife, mother, and caretaker to her beloved family pets: Denver, a K-9 officer, Jax the Lab, and Indo the cat. Her deep-rooted commitment to helping extends beyond humans to animals in need. This foundation is inspired by her late father's legacy and the teachings he instilled in her to have a profound respect for all living beings. This motivated her to give back through the B.A.C.K. Foundation.

Lisa

Treasurer

Lisa Pharis is a dedicated nurse, wife, and mother of three wonderful kids. Her passion for animals led her to help establish the B.AC.K Foundation, which aims to provide essential resources to animals in need. This foundation is a tribute to her late father, who instilled in her a deep love and respect for animals.

Dana

Member

Dana grew up in Knightstown and attended Ball State University. She then moved away to the beach life in North Carolina but came back to her roots in 2016. She opened Simon's Barks & Bubbles in 2019, a grooming facility. She enjoys spending time with her family hiking, attending concerts, and riding motorcycles, although most of her life is dedicated to dogs and she wouldn't have it any other way!

Sarah

Sarah is a veterinarian and owns a practice with her husband in Knightstown, Indiana. She has felt passionate about animal welfare and has nurtured her love for animals since she was a young girl helping animals from companion animals to exotics and wildlife. When she was approached to help establish B.A.C.K Foundation she knew this was going to be a great way to continue her drive to give back!

Sarah

Vice President

Kristin has been working in the veterinary profession since 2009 and has a strong passion for veterinary medicine and helping animals. She especially enjoys emergency and critical care as well as assisting in surgery. Kristin and her husband have two children, two dogs Riley the Yorkie and Remi the German Shepherd, and one cat named Fritz.

Kristin

Secretary

Helen

Member

Helen and her husband Bill have been in business at H&R Block in Knightstown for 42 years and she is the current president of "Knightstown Main Street". She is also on the Board of directors for Chamber of Commerce, Hoosier Gym, and the Academy Place. She loves her busy life in her hometown of Knightstown where she's lived since 1969 where the motto is: "A great place to visit and a better place to live!"

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Open Letter to our community:

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Bill Andrew Cadwallader K-9 (B.A.C.K.) Foundation. The foundation honors the legacy of Bill Cadwallader, a man profoundly shaped by his deep roots in Henry County and the surrounding area. His compassionate nature and boundless love for animals drove him to advocate for their well-being, shaping the core values of our foundation.

The B.A.C.K. Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of animals by advocating for their welfare and protection, ensuring they are treated with compassion and dignity. Our work encompasses rescue and rehabilitation organizations as well as educational programs aimed at fostering a community that values and respects every animal. While we initially focus on Henry County and its neighboring regions, our vision is expansive.

Animals profoundly enrich our lives; it's time we give B.A.C.K. Join us in making a difference-whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word, your support is crucial. We are proud to be recognized as a charitable organization and can accept donations through PayPal or in person through one of our board members. Our immediate goal is to support our local K-9 officer, Denver, by providing him with essential items to perform his duties safely and effectively.

We know the possibilities are endless and so together, we can create a lasting impact in the lives of animals.