JULY 2024

Meet our summer grads

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!

These teams spent two weeks in June at the FSD facility where they forged strong bonds with their new furry companions, went on group outings with our FSD trainers, and practiced the custom cues their dogs learned to meet their unique needs. Before embarking on their new adventures together, our service dog teams successfully passed their Assistance Dogs International Public Access Certification Test, which ensures both dog and handler are comfortable working together in a public space.

Read more and join us in congratulating these remarkable teams.

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Freedom on the slopes

In the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we would like to share the remarkable journey of FSD graduate and U.S. Marine Corps veteran James. James achieved incredible success by placing in Men’s Snowboard Cross and Men’s Banked Slalom in the Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Determined to not let his disabilities prevent him from living his life to the fullest, James turned to adaptive sports and found invaluable support through Freedom Service Dogs. Following his outstanding snowboarding career, James was partnered with FSD Service Dog Zena. Together, they continue to make a profound impact every day. Go Team USA!

Read more about James and Zena’s inspiring story of hope and possibility.

2023 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

Thanks to our generous supporters, 2023 was our most impactful yet! Not only did we place 39 assistance dogs with people in need and other mental health professionals, but we also provided lifetime support to 134 active teams. No matter what you contributed to our mission, thank you—we couldn’t have done it without you!

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HAPPY DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH!

This Disability Pride Month, and every month, we are proud to partner life-changing assistance dogs with people living with disabilities, at no cost to them. With a Freedom Service Dog by their side, individuals in need experience a renewed sense of independence, happiness, and hope, enabling them to live lives filled with possibility. For those we serve, our puppies with a purpose are a lot more than assistance dogs—they’re everyday game changers!

Thank you for your support of Faces of Freedom: Denver

The 11^th Annual Faces of Freedom Sporting Clays Tournament in Denver, graciously sponsored by Liberty Energy, was a howling success! Our sponsors and event participants helped raise a whopping $143,235 to provide life-changing assistance dogs for heroes who have served our country and communities. A special thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in this year’s event.

Did you miss this year’s Faces of Freedom: Denver? No problem! We welcome you to join us on September 27, 2024, in Midland, Texas for Faces of Freedom: Midland and at Faces of Freedom: Houston in Houston, Texas on November 8, 2024, for more friendly competition and camaraderie.

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Join us at the 2024 Home & Garden Colorado Designer Showhouse

We invite you to join us on September 28-29 and October 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to tour the 2024 Home & Garden Colorado designer showhouse, located in Denver’s historic Wash Park.

Not only will all the proceeds benefit FSD’s mission and allow us to partner more people in need with custom-trained assistance dogs, but you’ll also have the exclusive opportunity to explore one of Denver’s most luxurious modern homes and meet a few of our adorable puppies with a purpose. We can’t wait to see you there!

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FSD recognized as Citizens Honor Award finalist

We are proud to announce that FSD was honored as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Citizens Honor Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. This status recognizes FSD as our, “work reflects great credit upon the state of Colorado and the United States of America” for our efforts in transforming lives by partnering people with custom-trained assistance dogs. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in our community for their hard work, passion, time, and dedication to our work.

Community Events & Ongoing Partnerships

We are grateful for the support of individuals, groups, and businesses that hold events to raise funds and awareness to support Freedom Service Dogs! View the ongoing partnerships and community events that are being held on our behalf. For more information, or if you are interested in starting your own fundraiser, please contact Nadine Pace at npace@freedomservicedogs.org.

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