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.

Explore RFI’s September 2025 Newsletter. Meet Opal and Cory in our latest placement, see a leadership update on Kyle Cory-Yaeggi, and find tour dates for third Tuesday demonstrations in Sedalia and Waverly. Preview the Duck Call Auction and Wings for Wags, check our Amazon Wish List, and explore our new website to see how your support changes lives.

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.

A huge shoutout to everyone who came out and supported us at Logboat Brewing Company ! Your generosity helps us continue changing lives...

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

It's that time of year again! The 6th Annual Wings for Wags event is happening soon, and you won’t want to miss out. Here’s what’s in store:

Honoring All Who Served & Are “Still in the Fight!" Get ready to tee off for a cause that truly matters. On Saturday, August 23, 2025 ,...

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,

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.

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.

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 is excited to share the story of Brian and his Service Dog, Roulette, a team that continues to shine together.

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

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.

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!

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