A Heartfelt Recap of the Salute to Paws 5K & Gratitude Festival for Dogs
January 29, 2025
The 1st Annual Salute to Paws 5K & Gratitude Festival for Dogs was a tremendous success, bringing together our amazing community of sponsors, vendors, donors, and participants to celebrate the love we share for our canine companions. This unforgettable event raised vital funds to support our mission of rescuing dogs and training them as psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
Our fundraising goal for the event was $75,000, and thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters, we came remarkably close—raising an impressive $74,100! These funds will go directly towards life-saving work, providing service dogs that offer emotional support, companionship, and a new sense of independence to veterans in need.
As we enter the season of LOVE, we can’t help but reflect on the abundance of kindness and support we’ve received over the past year. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has wrapped their arms around our mission and engaged with our community efforts. Whether it was supporting our Canine Ambassador therapy dog teams in the community or contributing to our fundraising initiatives, your impact has been felt far and wide. The inaugural Salute to Paws 5K & Gratitude Festival was a true testament to the power of love and dedication, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
A special thanks to our sponsors and event partners, whose support made this first annual event possible. Together, we’ve made a lasting impact on the lives of rescue dogs and veterans, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead as we continue this important work.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to what the future holds for our Salute to Paws community!
Let’s keep the love flowing, one paw at a time.