Freedom Service Dogs

Freedom Service Dogs

At Freedom Service Dogs (FSD), we believe dogs make a difference.

We purpose breed and custom train service dogs, facility dogs, and skilled companion dogs for veterans and first responders with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries, individuals with physical disabilities or autism, and mental health and public safety professionals.

Since our founding in 1987, we have partnered nearly 1,000 assistance dogs with people in need at no cost to them. We have also provided free lifetime support services to all our client-dog teams, including refresher training, new skills training, and successor dogs when a client’s service dog retires.

How FSD Dogs Make a Difference

Our assistance dogs spend up to 20 months, from birth to graduation, in our training program at a cost of $50,000 per dog.

FSD Service Dogs may learn up to 40 custom cues to help their human partner gain greater independence, happiness, and hope. Skills may include:

- For veterans and first responders with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries, our dogs can interrupt nightmares and flashbacks and create space in crowds to relieve anxiety.

- For people with physical disabilities, our dogs can assist with daily tasks, such as opening doors and drawers, turning lights on and off, retrieving items, and more.

- For individuals with autism, our dogs can help redirect attention, interrupt repetitive behaviors, and increase self-confidence and social engagement.

Your Donation

Dogs make a difference, and so can you! When you generously donate a vehicle to Freedom Service Dogs, the proceeds help fund the training and care our dogs need to graduate as life-changing assistance dogs.

Your donation is tax deductible and will directly support our important mission. Please consider donating your vehicle to FSD today!

You can learn more about us at freedomservicedogs.org.