This year’s Giving Tuesday was an extraordinary demonstration of what this community can accomplish together. Thanks to your kindness and support, we raised $11,344 in individual gifts , along with an additional $2,500 through generous matches provided by an anonymous donor. Our final Giving Tuesday total is $13,844. . Every dollar raised goes directly toward training and placing Service Dogs for Veterans with disabilities and children with autism. These partnerships bring st

The roar of engines and the spirit of community came together once again as the historic State Fair Speedway celebrated its 9th consecutive year of racing for a cause. With more than 3,500 fans filling the stands, organizers Larry McCown and Randy Combs were proud to dedicate the 2025 race to the memory of Barbara Hayden, honoring her years of support for the Missouri State Fair and her unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy of Sedalia dirt track racing. Since its rev

Retrieving Freedom is honored to share the incredible impact of BTC Bank’s Mascot Debit Card Program.

This fall, our team celebrated a very special moment in our in-house breeding program. Gretta’s maternity shoot in October  captured her calm, loving spirit and the excitement surrounding the new life she was about to bring into the world. These photos marked the beginning of a journey that would soon grow our mission in the most heartwarming way. A Beautiful Arrival Shortly after her maternity shoot, Gretta welcomed eight beautiful and healthy puppies , and we could not be m

Retrieving Freedom, Inc. recently took center stage on American Dream TV , as host Cindy Curd  visited the Sedalia, Missouri campus to learn how this life-changing organization trains Service Dogs for Veterans with disabilities  and children with autism . From the moment Cindy arrived, she was greeted by wagging tails, heartfelt stories, and a mission that reaches far beyond the kennels. Freedom Through Retrievers CEO Brandon Butler  shared how the organization began with a s

Career-changed for drive and focus, Barney is now a FEMA-ready search dog with California Task Force 3 Barney and his handler Laura It...

Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is excited to welcome Ottens Outdoor Power Equipment as our newest Platinum Business Alliance Member. With a generous pledge of $100,000, Ottens is helping us train, care for, and place Service Dogs with Veterans with disabilities and children with autism.

The 6th Annual Wings for Wags was a night to remember. Thanks to overwhelming community support, Retrieving Freedom raised more than $34,000, officially breaking all previous event records.

In a powerful demonstration of commitment to community and service, CFM Insurance has officially joined Retrieving Freedom’s Business Alliance as a Platinum Member, marking a new chapter in their mission to give

Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is inviting duck call makers from across the country to join a unique opportunity to make a life-changing impact.

Companion Dogs for Gold and White Star Families, Retrieving Freedom’s newest program, showcases its desire to give back. The...

At Retrieving Freedom, we are preparing to welcome 60 new dogs into our program in 2025. That’s potentially 60 futures filled with promise.