Benning Valor

01/28/2026

I love the snow!

12/12/2025

11/22/2025

I know I look cute (I can’t help it), but when you see me this locked in, it’s because my dad needs me. My job is to watch him, listen for him, and react to him. That’s kinda hard to do if I’m distracted by you.

When you ignore a service dog:
• You help us stay focused
• You help keep our handler safe
• And you show respect for the work we do every single day 🐾

So if you see us working dogs out and about, please ignore us.

Also happy Friday!🐾🐾

11/12/2025

11/02/2025

I’m 10 years old today! I love my family and am loving the life of a retired service doggo.

10/25/2025

I had so much fun with my brother, W***y Valor at Valor Service Dogs Service Dogs 10th anniversary celebration. I saw so many old friends. I’m the OG dog 🐶 so I was there at the very beginning with my first moms, Carol Balmes Lansford and Mary Lou King Giese. Valor is such an amazing organization and they change so many lives.

10/25/2025

It's here - VSD's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Open House! Gates open at 10am. At 10:30 we'll have a short Welcome & the Memorial Garden Dedication. Lunch starts at 11am and there will be fun activities the whole time! We can't wait to see you! 🐾🦮🎉

Thank you to the day's sponsors: Tampa General Hospital, Dash Mooney Family Foundation, Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc., Cosequin, Harrison Law Group, MISSION BBQ & Harmoni International Spice, Inc.

10/23/2025

10/19/2025

Happy Birthday, mamma Carol Balmes Lansford. ❤️

Please join us in wishing VSD Founder and Executive Director, Carol, a very Happy Birthday! We hope you have a wonderful day! 🎂🎉🐾

10/16/2025

It's not too late to let us know your coming to celebrate with us! 🎉

Our 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Open House is a week away and we hope you'll be joining us! It's going to be a day of Family Friendly Activities, Facility Tours, Memorial Garden Dedication, Meet & Greet w/VSD Ambassador & Facility Dogs, Graduate Teams, Mission BBQ Catering & SO MUCH MORE!

Let us know you're coming here: https://tinyurl.com/VSDCelebration

Show your ticket at event entrance for a **Limited Edition** 10-Year Anniversary Gift (while supplies last).

10/11/2025

It's World Mental Health Day - just a reminder that caring for our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health. 🐾🦮