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Meet our newest graduates: February 2024
During the month of February, these dedicated teams spent two weeks at the FSD facility bonding, gaining important dog-handling skills, attending outings in the community, and practicing their custom cues.
Read MoreVolunteer of the Year: Jon Cavanaugh
For Jon, being an FSD foster is much more than volunteering—it’s a profound joy. Since joining the FSD community, Jon has impressively fostered more than 80 service dog hopefuls, proving that heartfelt commitment and dedication can truly make a lasting difference.
Read MoreKristin & Boogie
“We’re giving back to FSD, but we’re also getting so much in return. We love raising puppies, and we don’t plan on stopping,” says FSD client and puppy raiser, Kristin.
Read MoreMeet our newest graduates: December 2023
Join us in celebrating our newest graduating teams! This exceptional group of clients kicked off the new year on a high note, having spent two weeks at our FSD facility where they forged strong bonds with their furry companions, worked on their dog-handling and training skills, and practiced the unique cues their dog learned to meet their individual needs.
Read MoreThomas & Valor
Thomas is a U.S. Navy veteran with a career spanning over two decades, including deployments to Iraq and the Global War on Terror. His faithful— and aptly named—service dog Valor is a constant source of support, aiding him with his PTSD, mobility issues, and hearing challenges. Valor is trained to retrieve items, create space in crowded environments, and nudge Thomas to bring him back to the present moment.
Read MoreMeet our newest graduates: September 2023
This fall, we’re celebrating the newest graduating teams joining the Freedom Service Dogs family. These hardworking clients have spent the last few weeks bonding with their new furry partners, learning important dog-handling and training skills.
Read MoreMeet our 2023 graduates
Join us in welcoming the newest graduating teams to our Freedom Service Dogs family! These hardworking, enthusiastic clients bonded with their service dogs as they learned dog-handling and training skills, as well as custom cues to meet their unique needs.
Read MoreMeet our newest graduates: June 2023
Join us in welcoming these 12 new graduating teams to our Freedom Service Dogs family: a historic occasion that marked the largest graduating class in our history! These hardworking, enthusiastic clients bonded with their service dogs as they learned dog-handling and training skills, as well as custom cues to meet their unique needs. We’re so proud of these amazing grads and the historic milestone they represent.
Read MoreJosh & Champion
Ménière’s disease drastically changed Josh’s life by ending his military career and claiming part of his independence. After decades of dutiful service in the military, he faced an incurable diagnosis that impacted his future, confidence, and family. Upon being discharged from the military due to his diagnosis, Josh shared, “I joined the military when I…
Read MoreTop-dog volunteer
Julie has dedicated over 13 volunteer years to FSD and considers herself a dog person with a passion for making a difference.
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