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Stories
Discover heartfelt stories of Veterans, children with autism, and families whose lives have been transformed by a Retrieving Freedom Service Dog. From moments of new independence to powerful bonds of trust and love, these stories celebrate the real impact your support makes every day.


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.

Retrieving Freedom
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Braxton and Elton: A New Partnership Built on Trust and Experience
Retrieving Freedom is thrilled to share the exciting news that Braxton and his Service Dog, Elton, are now officially a placed team!

Retrieving Freedom
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Daniel and Wrangler: A Perfect Match on the Farm and Beyond
Retrieving Freedom is proud to celebrate another incredible milestone. Daniel and his Service Dog, Wrangler, have officially passed their Public Access Test and are now a working team! Since joining Daniel’s family, Wrangler has quickly proven to be a blessing in every way. He is fitting right in on the Avegalio farm, where life is full of energy, laughter, and plenty of animal friends. Wrangler has bonded closely with Daniel’s kids, who absolutely adore him, and he has also

Retrieving Freedom
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Norah and Porter: A Life-Changing Partnership
Retrieving Freedom is thrilled to announce that Norah and her Service Dog, Porter, have officially passed their Public Access Test and are now a placed team! Before Porter came into her life, Norah often found daily routines and outings overwhelming. Attending her big sister’s volleyball games, for example, wasn’t possible. Now, with Porter by her side, Norah can participate in those moments—feeling calm, confident, and supported. Porter loves being near her, and Norah finds

Retrieving Freedom
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Hudson and Fiji: A Perfect Partnership in Motion
Retrieving Freedom is proud to celebrate a wonderful milestone— Hudson and his Service Dog, Fiji, have officially passed their Public Access Test and are now a placed team! From the moment they met, it was clear Hudson and Fiji shared something special. The two quickly bonded over their love of watching trucks and trains—two of Hudson’s favorite things—and have become inseparable ever since. Whether exploring together or taking on everyday routines, Fiji has been by Hudson’s

Retrieving Freedom
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Autism Client Thea and her Service Dog Skittle
Retrieving Freedom is thrilled to announce the new partnership of Thea and her Service Dog, Skittle. From the very beginning, it was clear these two were meant to be together.

Retrieving Freedom
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Chris and His Veteran Service Dog Yoshi
We’re proud to announce that Chris and his Service Dog, Yoshi, have successfully passed their Public Access Test and are now an official...

Retrieving Freedom
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Cory and his Veteran Service Dog Opal: A Bond Built on Trust and Companionship
Retrieving Freedom is proud to celebrate another remarkable milestone. Cory Finzen and his Service Dog, Opal, have officially passed their Public Access Test and are now a placed team! Since joining Cory’s family, Opal has made herself right at home. Her affectionate personality shines through in everything she does, and she has already brought a new sense of calm and connection to Cory’s daily life. Whether accompanying him through daily routines or relaxing with the family,

Retrieving Freedom
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Autism Client Locklynn and her Service Dog Quinn
After passing their Public Access Test, Locklynn and Quinn are now officially working together. This important milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of both the family and Quinn’s trainers.

Retrieving Freedom
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Deacon and his autism Service Dog Luigi
After passing their Public Access Test, Deacon and Luigi are now officially a working team. Luigi has already made a remarkable difference in Deacon’s daily life.

Retrieving Freedom
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Retrieving Freedom Veteran client Kevin and his Service Dog Lilly!
Lilly gazes at Kevin with immense affection, ready to tackle any task he might ask of her. Kevin is looking forward to visiting places he previously avoided, confident that Lilly will always be by his side.

Retrieving Freedom
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Brian and His Veteran Service Dog Roulette: A Team Ready for Adventure
Retrieving Freedom is excited to share the story of Brian and his Service Dog, Roulette, a team that continues to shine together.

Retrieving Freedom
Apr 21, 20251 min read


Chris and his Veteran Service Dog Loni
In April, Chris and his Service Dog Loni reached an incredible milestone as they successfully passed their Public Access Test and became an official Service Dog team. From the start, it was clear that Chris and Loni were meant to be together. Loni quickly earned the nickname “little shadow” because he is rarely more than a few steps away from Chris. Their bond grew through shared experiences, trust, and dedication throughout training. At home, Loni fits right in with the rest

Retrieving Freedom
Apr 21, 20251 min read


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

Retrieving Freedom
Apr 10, 20254 min read


Meet Fynn and Bubba: A Story of Friendship, Safety, and Freedom
We are thrilled to announce that autism client Fynn and his Service Dog Bubba have passed their Public Access Test and are now an official working team!

Retrieving Freedom
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Justin and his Veteran Service Dog Barley!
Congratulations to Justin and Barley on this new chapter, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this placement possible.

Retrieving Freedom
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Tucker and his autism Service Dog Cider!
Autism client Tucker and Cider passed their public access test today and became an official team!

Retrieving Freedom
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Veteran client David and his Service Dog Bullet!
We are excited to announce that Bullet and David passed their public access test and are now a certified team! Bullet assists David with...

Retrieving Freedom
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Veteran Client Terry and his Service Dog Lola
We are thrilled to announce that Terry and Lola have officially become a placed team! Terry couldn't be more excited to have Lola in his...

Retrieving Freedom
Jul 5, 20241 min read


Retrieving Freedom Veteran Client Ivan and his Service Dog RB!
We have wonderful news to share! Ivan & RB have successfully completed their public access test and are now an official team!

Retrieving Freedom
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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