Brigadoon Service Dogs

06/18/2026

2 weeks left. $56,000 to go.

Thanks to this community, Brigadoon has raised $194,000 toward our $250,000 emergency campaign goal — and fully unlocked $35,000 in matching funds, turning those gifts into $70,000.

That is an incredible show of support, thank you to everyone who has donated so far. 💙

Now we need one final push by July 1 to keep Brigadoon’s doors open, service dogs in training, and future teams moving toward partnership.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, this is it.

📍Help close the gap: brigadoondogs.org/donate

If you’ve already given, sharing this post is another powerful way to help us reach more people.

06/12/2026

Did you know some of the incarcerated handlers in our Coyote Ridge prison program are also talented crafters?

Recently, they reached out with a special idea: they wanted to knit a custom Brigadoon blanket to donate to this year’s gala auction. They had the skills and the heart behind the project — they just needed the yarn to bring it to life.

So we reached out to the wonderful team at Northwest Yarns & Mercantile, and they generously donated all of the supplies needed for the project.

Today, we’re sending the yarn off to Coyote Ridge, and we can’t wait to see what they create.

Stay tuned for photos of the finished blanket! 🧶

📸 Louie showing off all of the yarn

06/12/2026

As proud sponsors of Brigadoon Service Dogs, we were honored to attend their 2026 graduation last weekend 🐾🎓

Watching six remarkable dogs be paired with their partners through the ceremonial leash handoff was emotional, powerful, and unforgettable. You could truly feel the heart and care behind everything Brigadoon does.

Their work supporting veterans, children, and adults with disabilities is life-changing, and we’re proud to stand behind their mission.

At Industrial Credit Union, we believe in people helping people, and Brigadoon embodies that every day. 💙

🔗Visit their website to learn more and support their mission:
https://www.brigadoondogs.org/

06/08/2026

Six new service dog teams graduated on Saturday! 💙

Congratulations to:
Jessica and Service Dog Benjamin
Vesper and Service Dog Hope
Michael and Service Dog Rusty
Shawn and Service Dog Sparkle
Alison and Service Dog Banjo
Ralph and Service Dog Yume

Graduation is the moment years of training, care, generosity, and teamwork finally come together.

As Brigadoon continues through our shortfall campaign, this celebration is a powerful reminder of what is at stake: every dog currently in training represents a future team waiting for this same moment.

Help future teams reach graduation:
brigadoondogs.org/donate

06/01/2026

One month left. $110,000 to go.

Because of this community, Brigadoon has raised more than $140,000 toward our $250,000 emergency campaign goal.

We are deeply grateful — and we still have urgent work ahead.

✨ Right now, the next $15,000 in gifts will be doubled, helping us close the remaining gap and keep service dogs in training. ✨

Will you give today and help us turn $15,000 into $30,000 for Brigadoon?

Donate: brigadoondogs.org/donate

If you’ve already given, sharing this campaign is one more powerful way to help!

05/29/2026

We just hit the halfway mark! 💙

Thanks to this community, Brigadoon has raised just over $140,000 toward our $250,000 emergency campaign goal.

With one month left, every gift matters. Thanks to two generous donors, we now have $35,000 in total matching gifts — and the next $15,000 in donations will still be matched dollar for dollar.

But we’re also thinking beyond July 1. Brigadoon needs steady support year-round to keep service dogs in training and current teams supported.

Right now, we have 18 amazing monthly donors helping sustain this work. Will you join them?

Become a monthly donor today, and your first twelve gifts will be doubled while matching funds remain.

Donate: brigadoondogs.org/donate

If you can’t give right now, please share this post to help us reach someone who can 🐕‍🦺

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We’re also thinking of the veterans still waiting for support.

One veteran applicant shared that a service dog could help anchor them during panic and anxiety, ease the feeling of always being “on alert,” and remind them they are safe in their own life.

Brigadoon recently passed the halfway mark toward our $250,000 emergency campaign goal, and right now, your gift can still be doubled while matching funds remain.

Will you give today to help keep service dogs in training for the veterans waiting to be matched?

Donate: brigadoondogs.org/donate

05/24/2026

Shout out to Sanitary Service Company, Inc. (SSC) for sponsoring our finish line booth at Ski to Sea! 🐾

SSC has been a long-time supporter of Brigadoon, and we’re so grateful for their continued generosity. We love getting to spend the day at the finish line cheering on teams, talking with the community, and sharing our dogs with everyone.

05/22/2026

A quick update from Carrie. 💙🐕‍🦺

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, and helped spread the word about Brigadoon’s emergency campaign. Your support is making a real difference.

If you haven’t given yet, your gift can still be doubled while matching funds remain!

Donate today:
brigadoondogs.org/donate

05/21/2026

Brigadoon’s story was featured on KING 5 News.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/service-dogs-doge-cuts-threaten-lifeline-for-veterans-people-with-disabilities/281-98aa5ba7-1008-4de6-8157-53deb1978506

Thank you to KING 5 for helping share why this moment is so critical for Brigadoon, our service dogs in training, and the people relying on our support.

If you haven’t given yet, now is the time: gifts are still being matched dollar for dollar while matching funds remain.

Watch the story, share it with your community, and help us keep service dogs in training.

Donate today: brigadoondogs.org/donate

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