“Bordeaux helps me get out of my head. He knows the moments when I’m not doing OK, and he immediately cues that he needs to be closer to me. He gets my attention and brings my focus back to the moment I’m in rather than letting my mind continue to drift,”

“Cinema has saved my life so many times. Late one night, I fell out of my wheelchair outside and no one was around. Cinema immediately got my phone for me so I could call for help. I was able to get help within ten minutes, and without Cinema, I might have been laying in the cold for hours. My furry knight in armor saved me, and she does it all the time. She is the light of my life,”

“We have a hard job as cops, but Cooper makes it better. I think he has been an integral part of the wellness of staff and our community. I always believed in the power of these dogs before, but once you really see it, it’s amazing.” 

"Champ has become more than a service dog to me. He has become my wingman, my loyal companion, and my ‘furever’ best friend. I couldn’t imagine my life without him. I will forever be grateful to Freedom Service Dogs and their mission, as they provided me with a well-mannered, well-trained service dog who has allowed me to enjoy life again. Veterans have provided the nation with a sense of security and peace of mind; Freedom Service Dogs reciprocates that feeling to the veterans they serve.

“I feel like I can live again and not just hide in my house, drowning in depression and anxiety. Montana knows and can sense what I’m going through and is more than willing to help. There are truly no words to describe how Montana has changed my life. He was the missing link to me living my life and helping me be the best mom, daughter, friend, and person I was meant to be,”

"Having Mentor in my life has given me the ability to step out of my cage that I've labeled PTSD and walk back into the world. He watches my back like the teammates before him, and he allows me to live in their memory and keep their stories alive."