Liberty Dogs

05/05/2026

Thank you, Washoe County, for partnering with us! This policy enables organizations like ours to keep training Service Dogs for Veterans and provide them with practical experience in communities and workplaces.

A new Washoe County workplace policy is opening the door for service dogs in training on the job. A closer look at how it works and what it means for employees and Veterans inside the story. Click the link in the comments.

05/04/2026

Still tearing up over this exciting milestone. 🐾💙

Our very first class of Liberty Dogs™ puppies has matriculated and officially started Advanced Training! From tiny pups taking their first steps on campus to confident dogs ready for the next chapter, it’s been incredible watching them grow.

These puppies spent months learning, exploring, and building the foundation with their puppy raisers for their future careers as Service Dogs to U.S. Veterans. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we couldn’t be prouder of how far they’ve come. The journey continues! ✨🐶

04/15/2026

Big news! 🐾 Last week marked a massive milestone for Liberty Dogs™: our very first matriculation and puppy turn-in ceremony.

Class 001 is officially back on campus to begin Advanced Training, the next big step in their journey to becoming Liberty Service Dogs™. We couldn’t be prouder of these pups, but our hearts are also full of gratitude for the incredible community members who raised and trained them.

Our mission is only possible because of you. ❤️

Interested in joining our puppy raiser community?
Learn more now: www.libertydogs.org/volunteer

04/14/2026

™ puppy Cooper had a special mission 🐾🇺🇸

He visited the Nevada Air National Guard's 152nd Airlift Wing to see Airmen off as they deployed.

From extra pets to a few calming cuddles, Cooper was there to offer comfort and support during an emotional sendoff. We’re grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside those who serve, and we wish these Airmen a safe journey ahead. 💙

📷: 152nd Airlift Wing

04/13/2026

🚗🐾 A special outing for our ™ volunteers!

Our puppy raisers recently visited the National Automobile Museum
for a fun and meaningful training experience. While raisers explored an incredible collection of classic cars, our pups were hard at work practicing their public access skills, building confidence, and navigating new sights, sounds, and surfaces.

Outings like these are an important part of their journey as future Service Dogs 💙

For some of our puppy raisers, this marked their final outing with their pup before they move on to the next chapter of their Service Dog training journey. It’s never easy to say goodbye, but we’re so proud of everything these teams have accomplished together!

04/08/2026

Our Shelter team met with KTVN 2 News to talk about our new Shelter Foster Program. The more dogs the community fosters, the more we can rescue from high-euthanasia shelters. They’ll get a second chance, training to be a Service Dog for a U.S. Veteran with PTSD.

Foster now! Learn more and apply at LibertyDogs.org/Foster

04/01/2026

Our Director of Shelter Programs, Maggie Sauer, sat down with KOLO 8 News Now's KOLO Rebecca Kitchen to introduce our Shelter Foster Program. Liberty Dogs™ is partnering with shelters in high-euthanasia regions of CA to give shelter dogs a second chance as Service Dogs. Fostering means providing a loving home for a shelter pup as they train to become a Service Dog supporting a Veteran with PTSD. The more fosters we have, the more shelter dogs we can rescue. We cover all supplies and costs, provide support, and have flexible foster opportunities. Save a life today!

➡️ Become a foster and save a life! Learn more and apply at LibertyDogs.org/Foster

03/24/2026

Our Liberty Dogs™ puppy Cooper, his puppy raiser, our Director of Veterans Services, Cameron Pieters, and our VP of Canine Services, Jacqueline Butler, recently made a special appearance on KOLO 8 News Now, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to begin the journey toward becoming a Service Dog and the impact they will make on U.S. Veterans.

From early training to learning important skills and socialization, Cooper is taking the first steps on a path that could one day help change a Veteran’s life. 🇺🇸🐕

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our mission and the incredible work our puppies-in-training do every day. ❤️

🎬 Watch the full segment here: LibertyDogs.org/Media

03/19/2026

🎬🐾 Behind the Scenes!

We recently sat down with 2 Plus You Nevada to share more about our mission and the impact service dogs have in the lives of Veterans. Here’s a peek at some behind-the-scenes moments from the interview!

➡️ Missed the segment? Watch the full interview at https://www.libertydogs.org/media.

Thank you to the 2 Plus You team for helping us share our mission and the life-changing work happening every day. 💙🐾

03/18/2026

🎖️ We are proud to announce that the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor of the Day of Gratitude, a special event dedicated to recognizing and honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.

This powerful gathering brings the community together to express appreciation, share stories and celebrate the sacrifices made by our Veterans and military families. We are honored to stand alongside organizations and leaders who share a commitment to gratitude, service and support for those who have given so much.

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about this meaningful event or visit https://youtu.be/xIt-OUaOhV8.