News - Freedom Service Dogs

Thank you, Houston!

The first Faces of Freedom: Houston Sporting Clays Tournament raises $228,666 to support American heroes thanks to supporters.

Thank you, Midland!

The 2024 Faces of Freedom Midland event was a great success thanks to generous support of sponsors and participants.

Meet our 2024 graduates

Join us in welcoming the newest graduating teams to our Freedom Service Dogs family!

Freedom Service Dog in training survives rattlesnake bite

Nana, a 1-year-old golden retriever puppy in training to become a Freedom Service Dog, recently faced a harrowing ordeal.

Meet our newest graduates: June 2024

It’s the dog days of summer for our June graduates, and we are thrilled to celebrate them as the largest class of 2024 thus far!

In the spirit of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are proud to share the inspiring story of FSD graduate and U.S. Marine Corps veteran James, who competed in Men’s Snowboarding in the Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Now, Freedom Service Dog Zena is an everyday game changer in James’s life.

Meet our newest graduates: April 2024

We are thrilled to celebrate our April graduates: Sean and Cooper, Miles and Ravioli, and Sadie and Acacia. Read more to meet the teams!

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.

Volunteer 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.

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