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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 + Johnny
Hi! I’m Johnny! I’m a 1-year-old lab mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from Labs & More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Cox Charities! Johnny wasn’t always sure where he belonged — found as a stray in San Bernardino County, he’s been figuring out this big world one step at a time. […]
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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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Douglas + Boomer
Douglas is a US Navy Veteran who has shown incredible resilience both during and after his military service. He deployed to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010, where he served boots on the ground conducting detainee operations while helping stand up a new detention facility. During his deployment, he experienced multiple high-stress situations, including prison riots […]
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Mark + Reed
Hi! I’m Reed! I’m a 1.5-year-old terrier mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from Labs & More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of SD Botox! I’m full of energy but that’s exactly what the training team was looking for: a dog who can keep up with a veteran 24/7. And with my new […]
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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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She-ron + Sir Charles
Hi! I’m Sir Charles, AKA ‘Charlie’! I’m a 1.5 year old lab mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from Labs & More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Sandra Zarcades! Not too long ago I was wandering the streets of Riverside as a stray, doing my best to figure the world out on […]
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Dan + Nova
Hi! I’m Nova! I’m a 1.5 year old labrador the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from Labs & More under the red star sponsorship of Frontwave Credit Union! I’m a sweet girl who loves all the treats and I especially love to cuddle! Can you believe I just recently matched with US Navy Veteran, Dan?! […]
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Dominic + Dottie
Breed: Dalmation/Pitbull Mix
Dominic, a US Army Veteran, recently found a lifelong partner in Dottie, a sweet and spirited dog whose journey to him was nothing short of special. Dottie came to us through Wags N Walks in Los Angeles as an owner surrender, leaving everyone who met her puzzled as to why anyone would ever give her up. Soft […]
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Justin + Bean
We are excited to announce Bean has officially been matched with US Army Veteran, Justin! Justin first learned about our mission on Veterans Day aboard the USS Midway, and it was not long before his journey with us began. He served a total of 10 years from 2005 to 2015 between Active Duty and the […]
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Kieshawn + Laney
Hi! I’m Laney! I’m a 1 year old pit mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from Labs & More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Rose Gonzales! I’m a super playful girl who thrives on treats and loves getting pets from all my friends at Shelter to Soldier. From the moment I arrived, […]
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Anthony + Rosie
Hi! I’m Rosie! I am a 1 year old lab mix the Shelter to Soldier team adopted from our friends at Labs & More, under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Vulcan Materials Company! I am a very sweet pup and I love my cuddle time. I’m super energetic and eager to learn making me […]
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Michael + Maverick
Michael’s path to Shelter to Soldier began long before his retirement. Over the course of a distinguished Naval career, he served as a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions: the Seabees; deploying across the globe: Puerto Rico in 1984, Rota Spain in 1985, Guam in 1986, Cairo Egypt in 1987, Guam again […]
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David + Remi
David is a US Navy Veteran with extensive operational and leadership experience. He earned his M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management from California State University, San Marcos, building on a strong technical foundation with an A.S. in Welding & Drafting Technology from Palomar College, as well as A.A. degrees in Horticulture/Nursery Crop Production and Automotive Technology […]
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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 […]
