“Serving Those Who Selflessly Served Us, By Healing The Family They Left Behind.”
The Wonder Pup actually started as a bedtime story Ryan would say to his son, Jake. Jake loved the Wonder Pup story his dad would make up each night and it became a bedtime necessity.
Jackie grew up with a love for animals. She found comfort in her pets and believes her mother, Wendy, helped foster her love for animals. In May of 2025 Jackie lost her mom to complications of a rare blood disorder. The companionship of her dogs helped during her grieving process. She could not imagine how a child would feel losing a parent, and that is how she came about the idea of matching puppies with grieving families.
Ryan finds his passion in community service. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, then became a Conroe firefighter, and currently owns a growing jiu-jitsu gym. He understands the value in having a strong community during times of hardship.
After combining their love for dogs and community service, The Wonder Pup Foundation was founded. The foundation provides children and families of fallen first responders a quality K9 companion, access to professional counseling, and connection to a local jiu-jitsu gym that can provide a strong community.
The Wonder Pup Foundation was created to address a critical gap—supporting children who have lost a parent in the line of duty with trained companion dogs, counseling, and community. We exist to provide real, lasting support when these families need it most.
Ryan & Jackie Reed — U.S. Military Veterans, Firefighter, & Founders of The Wonder Pup Foundation
Marine veteran and firefighter with a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community. Ryan has earned six degrees, including a master's in Management and Leadership. He is a best-selling author, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner of a jiu-jitsu academy. He is a husband and father of three sons.
Former U.S. Army combat medic, honorably discharged in 2010. Became a registered nurse in 2015. Mom of three boys. Currently homeschools their kids and trains jiu-jitsu alongside them.
Active duty Marine with 18 years of service as a KC-130 engine mechanic. Currently stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Has been training dogs in basic obedience for 3 years. Volunteers at local SPCAs.
Texas LPC-S, NCC, and certified school counselor. Seven years of school counseling experience. Background as a district mental health specialist. Provides clinical services to veterans, first responders, and clients of all ages with focus on trauma, anxiety, and grief.
Lieutenant with the Conroe Fire Department. Rescue Specialist with Texas Task Force 1. U.S. Navy Veteran. Eagle Scout. Decades of emergency response experience.
Senior health, safety, and environmental executive with more than 25 years of experience. Chief HSE Officer for a major EPC firm. Founder and CEO of a safety consulting and compliance company. Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health. Currently pursuing doctoral-level graduate studies. 17-year Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner at Gracie Humaita. Resides in Kingwood, Texas with wife Jill and two children.
Healthcare operations leader with over 18 years of experience building and scaling compliant clinical programs. Senior leadership roles in cardiac monitoring and digital health. Known for disciplined, governance-minded approach. Married to wife Holly for ten years, raising two sons.
Licensed professional counselor supervisor and autism specialist. Dedicated to helping individuals and families build resilience and emotional well-being.
Technology-focused business professional with background in accounting, systems management, and software-driven process improvement. Husband and father of two. Pilot, hunter, and youth sports coach.
Active duty Marine with 18 years of service as a KC-130 engine mechanic. Currently stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Has been training dogs in basic obedience for 3 years. Volunteers at local SPCAs.
Our trusted K9 training partner. Kevlar K9 Academy provides professional obedience training for every companion dog placed with our families.
Visit Kevlar K9 AcademyOur licensed counseling partner. Best You Counseling Services delivers trauma-informed care to the children and families we serve.
Visit Best You CounselingHelp us be there for the next child who loses a hero. Your support provides a companion, counseling, and community to a family that needs it most.
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