Matt and Zander: A New Partnership Off to an Incredible Start

Retrieving Freedom is excited to celebrate the success of Matt and his Service Dog, Zander, who have officially passed their Public Access Test and are now a placed team. This milestone marks the beginning of a partnership already filled with connection, confidence, and positive change.

In just the first few weeks together, Matt has already felt the impact of Zander’s presence in his daily life. Zander’s steady companionship and intuitive support have brought comfort and stability, helping Matt navigate routines with greater ease. Matt shared that Zander fits seamlessly into their family, quickly bonding with his new fur siblings and settling into his role with enthusiasm.

Matt’s wife, Andee, has also seen the transformation taking place. She has been deeply impressed by how naturally Zander supports Matt and how quickly the two have formed a meaningful, trusting relationship. Watching the pair work together has made it clear that this is a partnership built for success.

Service Dogs like Zander train for more than two years to meet the unique needs of their partners, providing practical assistance along with emotional grounding and independence. Stories like Matt and Zander’s remind us why this mission matters and how life-changing these partnerships can be.

Congratulations to Matt and Zander on becoming an official team. We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing their partnership continue to grow.