FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS

leo-circle

The clients we serve include veterans and active-duty military, first responders, young adults, and other adults from across the country.

Our clients live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism, and mobility challenges resulting from cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

mia-circle
adam-circle

Since being founded in 1987, Freedom Service Dogs has paired hundreds of client-dog teams at NO cost to the client.

MEET OUR GRADS

Get your daily dose of inspiration from these stories of our amazing teams. 

read more

VIEW OUR PROGRAMS

Our programs serve veterans and first responders with PTSD, adults with mobility challenges, and children with autism.

learn more

VOLUNTEER WITH US

We have a variety of fun and fulfilling ways to make a difference for our dogs and clients.

learn more
_MG_4660

Our dogs are trained to perform as many as 45 cues that help people live more independent lives.

Jerry and Sturgeon 6.14.24-841

We rely on charitable donations to provide a lifetime of support to our clients and their service dogs at no cost.

Bowser_MG_5454-scaled-pa9ass0d8ww8v7yp8pzuqs1unqsp0l5u5a2vewzrwg

Your donation fuels our success. It’s tax deductible, responsibly spent, and deeply appreciated.

Larry-and-Bordeaux-9 (3)

“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,”

Larry

U.S. Army veteran and FSD Service Dog Bordeaux
Kya and Cinema 3.08.24-252

“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,”

Kiya

Kiya and FSD Service Dog Cinema
Sean-Cooper-04-26-24-003

“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.” 

Sean and Cooper

Police Investigator with FSD Professional Therapy Dog Cooper
ChampJoshua_061020-134-1-scaled-circle copyb

"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.

Josh

U.S. Air Force veteran with FSD Service Dog Champion
Ashleigh-and-Montana 8 (1) (1)

“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,”

Ashleigh and Montana

U.S. Navy veteran with FSD Service Dog Montana
danny_mentor-75-Copy-scaled-circle copy

"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."

Danny

U.S. Air Force veteran with FSD Service Dog Mentor