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Sammie + Sassy
Every service dog’s journey begins somewhere, and Sassy’s began on the streets of Calexico, where she and her brother were found wandering together, hungry and unclaimed. A compassionate resident noticed the pair and knew they needed help; that call for help reached our friends at Labs & More, who stepped in and gave Sassy and […]
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Tom + Bailey
We are excited to welcome Tom and Bailey as our newest matched team! Tom, US Navy Veteran, served as a Military Police Officer, where he experienced repeated combat-related trauma throughout his military career. After returning home, he also endured the heartbreaking loss of his son, a U.S. Army Ranger who was killed in action in […]
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Troy + Cooper
At just 17 years old, Troy walked into a Navy recruiter’s office determined to serve his country. That decision launched a career that took him around the world and into some of the military’s most demanding operations, including counter-narcotics missions in the South Pacific. As a member of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) […]
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Xhavier + Penelope
Hi! I’m Penelope, but everyone calls me Pippi! I’m a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois mix adopted from April Star Adoption Foundation under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Logomark! Xhavier served in the United States Navy in hardware support and operational IT, where he was responsible for maintaining critical systems under high-stress conditions. He deployed to […]
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Matt + Brody
Sometimes the best journeys begin when two paths finally lead to the right place. Before joining Shelter to Soldier, Brodie was found as a stray in a Riverside County field. After Labs & More rescued him, his journey eventually brought him to Shelter to Soldier, where his big personality, even bigger heart, and unmistakable enthusiasm […]
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Peter + Chip
Hi! I’m Chip! I’m a 1-year-old beagle adopted from Wags & Walks under the red star sponsorship of Chris & Greg Hlavaty! US Army Veteran Peter first became involved with our program while supporting his wife, US Army Veteran Maria, who attends weekly lessons with her service dog in training, Lennox. While Maria was the one enrolled, Peter often […]
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Adam + Duke
Adam is a United States Air Force veteran who served 4 years on active duty, followed by 6 years in the Air Force Guard. He deployed to Nasiriyah, Iraq in 2003, Djibouti, Africa in 2004, and again in 2005, a deployment that left a lasting impact after he witnessed the loss of 14 soldiers. Since […]
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Chelsea + Bodie
Hi! I’m Bodie! I’m a 2-year-old Labrador Mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from our friends at Labs and More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of the Logomark. I’m the fifth psychiatric service dog trainee they’ve sponsored! I’m an energetic pup who’s always ready to play! My favorite thing is a good game […]
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Justin + Bean
We are excited to announce that US Army Veteran Justin has officially been matched with his future service dog, Bean! Justin first learned about Shelter to Soldier on Veterans Day aboard the USS Midway, and it was not long before his own journey with our program began. He proudly served our country for 10 years, […]
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Maria + Lennox
Hi! I’m Lennox! I’m a 3 year old Labrador Mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from our friends at Labs and More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of the Michelle Mazzoni. I’ve got a high drive and lots of energy, which means I’m always ready for a challenge. I thrive on structure and […]