Thin Line Service Dogs

10/19/2026

A Hero Never Forgotten. 🇺🇸

On October 19, 2007, at just 24 years old, Deputy Sheriff Jason Edward Mooney made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. Jason proudly served our country as a United States Marine, including a deployment to Iraq, before continuing his commitment to protecting others as a deputy sheriff and volunteer firefighter.

Though his watch ended far too soon, his legacy of courage, sacrifice, and service lives on.

A life of service is never measured solely by the years someone is given, but by the lives they touch, the sacrifices they make, and the difference they leave behind. Jason’s sacrifice reminds us that behind every badge is a person who answered the call to serve, knowing that the job could demand more than most people will ever be asked to give.

Today, TLSD Mooney honors Jason through his work with St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1. Every call answered, every life protected, and every first responder helped carries forward the spirit of service that defined Jason’s life. Through his dedication to service, Jason’s legacy continues—not just in memory, but in action. Different uniforms, different calls, but the same commitment: to serve, to protect, and to put others first.

Jason’s life reminds us that true heroes never really leave us. They live on through the people they inspire and the lives touched by their sacrifice.

One gave his life in service. Another continues to serve in his honor. Both are forever connected by the call to protect others.

Deputy Mooney, your watch may have ended, but your legacy lives on proudly through TLSD Mooney and the brave men and women of St. Tammany Fire.

🇺🇸 Deputy Sheriff Jason Edward Mooney
🕊️ End of Watch: October 19, 2007

10/11/2026

We have another exciting addition to the TLSD Family!!!

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, courage, and independence, we couldn't think of a more fitting name for one of the newest members of the Thin Line Service Dogs family!

Meet TLSD Liberty! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Born during this historic year, Liberty's name represents so much more than a milestone. It honors the freedoms we are blessed to enjoy and the brave men and women who have served, sacrificed, and continue to protect them.

As the daughter of TLSD Marsha, Liberty has some pretty big paws to fill! We are excited to watch her grow, learn, and begin her journey toward becoming a service dog for one of our nation's heroes.

250 years of American freedom. A new generation of service dogs. One very special little girl named Liberty. 🇺🇸

Welcome to the Thin Line Service Dogs family, Liberty! We can't wait to see what your future holds. ❤️🐾

Thank you, once again, Gold Mountain Kennel for your donation of this amazing pup to the program!

10/10/2026

Introducing TLSD Sunny! ☀️

It is with great honor that we introduce the newest member of the Thin Line Service Dogs family, TLSD Sunny, named in loving memory of FDNY Firefighter John Vigiano II, who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸❤️

John came from a family with a deep dedication to serving others. His father was also a member of the FDNY, and that legacy of service was something John carried with pride.

But before he was a firefighter and a hero, he was a little boy whose smile could light up a room. When John was born, his father affectionately called him “Sunshine” because of his big, contagious smile. The nickname stuck, and he became known to those who loved him as Sunshine. ☀️

When it came time to name this sweet golden retriever, we couldn't think of a more fitting name. Just like his namesake, Sunny has a way of bringing happiness and a little sunshine wherever he goes!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to John's family for allowing us the incredible honor of naming Sunny in his memory. We know that behind every hero is a family who carries their love, memories, and sacrifice every single day.

To his wife, thank you for sharing John's story with us and trusting us to carry a piece of his legacy forward. It is an honor we do not take lightly. ❤️

As Sunny grows and begins his journey toward serving those who serve us, we hope he brings comfort, happiness, and light to those who need it most.

There is something incredibly special about knowing that a nickname given by a proud father to his smiling little boy will now live on through a dog whose purpose is to bring sunshine into the lives of others.

A name with a story. A life worth remembering. A legacy that will never be forgotten.

Welcome to the family, TLSD Sunny! We cannot wait to see the lives you touch and the sunshine you spread along the way. ☀️🐾

John's sunshine will continue to shine through you. ❤️

🇺🇸 Never Forget.

Thank you to Gold Mountain Kennel for their donation of sweet Sunny to the Thin Line program!

10/09/2026

A little paw-some work by our amazing TLSD Billy and his New Orleans Fire Department family. ♥️🐾

10/05/2026

2026 Jeep Fest — THAT’S A WRAP! 💙🚙

What an incredible day! We are so thankful for everyone who came out, joined in the fun, and supported Thin Line Service Dogs and our mission of Serving Those Who Serve Us. 🐾

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who helped make this event possible. We truly could not do it without your generosity and support!

Thank you to every business, organization, and individual who donated to our raffles, everyone who bought tickets, registered their Jeep, volunteered, shared our event, or simply showed up to support us. Every bit of it makes a difference and helps us continue our mission. ❤️🤍💙

And a very special thank you to Will Roberts for the AMAZING handcrafted trophies! 🏆 They were truly one-of-a-kind and made this year’s Jeep Fest even more special.

We are incredibly grateful for this community and everyone who continues to stand behind Thin Line Service Dogs.

2026 Jeep Fest is officially in the books… and we’re already looking forward to next year! 🚙🐾

Thank you for making it such an amazing day! 💙

10/03/2026

This years trophies…. The WOW factor hasn’t been added yet! Come join us Saturday, October 3rd for your chance to take one of these home!!!

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

A reminder that EVERY vote counts and matters!!! If you can vote daily we appreciate it and pass it along. Thank you for your support. 🐾🦮🐾

🐾🏆 VOTING SEASON IS HERE! 🏆🐾

We know… there has been A LOT of voting lately! 😂 But here we go again—and we’re asking our amazing Thin Line family to rally with us once again! ❤️💙

Thin Line Service Dogs has been nominated for BEST CHARITY / NON-PROFIT in the Best of West Virginia! 🎉

To everyone who has supported us, shared our posts, voted, donated, volunteered, cheered on our dogs, or simply believed in our mission—THANK YOU! None of this happens without you.

Now we need your help again! 👇
🗳️ VOTE DAILY THROUGH OCTOBER 12TH!
🗳️ VOTE FOR THIN LINE SERVICE DOGS HERE!⁠
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One vote. One share. One more step toward bringing home the win! 🏆

Let’s show them what the TLSD family can do!!!