Sherman, a Service Dog in Training, is named after the legendary M4 Sherman tank, one of the most widely used American tanks during World War II. Known for its reliability and versatility, the Sherman tank played an important role in supporting Allied forces throughout the war.
We can’t wait to watch him begin building the skills he needs to one day make a life-changing difference for a Veteran or First Responder. Sherman will be training with our Florida program.
Ruby, a Service Dog in Training, is named for Colonel Ruby Bradley, U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Bradley served during World War II and the Korean War and spent 37 months as a prisoner of war in the Philippines, where she continued caring for others under extraordinary conditions. She went on to become one of the most highly decorated women in U.S. military.
Ruby Valor proudly carries her name as a tribute to Colonel Bradley’s courage, compassion, and lifelong commitment to service. We look forward to watching Ruby begin her own journey toward one day changing the life of a Veteran or First Responder. She will be training with our Florida program.
Lucky, a Service Dog in Training, is named in honor of retired Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney, a former F-16 pilot with the Washington D.C. Air National Guard. On September 11, 2001, then 1st Lt. Penney was one of the first two U.S. combat pilots launched over Washington, D.C. She and her commanding officer took off in unarmed F-16s, prepared to stop hijacked airliner, Flight 93, believed to be heading toward the nation’s capital. She was prepared to do whatever was necessary, even sacrificing her own life. Lucky will be training with our Florida program.
Lucky has a lot of growing, learning, and adventures ahead of her, and we can’t wait to follow along as she begins her journey.
Lillie, a Service Dog in Training, is named for Lillie Hitchcock Coit who had a lifelong admiration for firefighters and was made an honorary member of San Francisco’s Knickerbocker Engine Company No. 5 after helping them during a fire as a young girl. Lillie will be training with our Florida program.
We can't wait to watch Lillie as she begins her Service Dog journey and we're sure she'll be bold, spirited, and destined to make a difference just like her namesake.
Thank you to Lillie’s sponsor:
Charity, a Service Dog in Training, is named for Charity Adams Earley a United States Army officer during World War II and the first African American woman to become an officer in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. She was the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only multi-ethnic US Women’s Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II and was the highest-ranking African American woman in the Army by the end of the war. Charity will be training with our Florida program.
We're excited for Charity's journey to Service Dog and we're pretty sure she'll be a trailblazer, too!
Knox, a Service Dog in Training, is named after the Knox Box, a secure key storage system used by firefighters and emergency responders to quickly access buildings during emergencies without causing damage. Knox will be training with our Florida program.
We can't wait to watch Knox learn, grow, and develop the skills that will one day change a life.
Artie, a service dog in training, is named for Artemis, a Greek goddess and a “safe” protector from NASA’s recent Artemis II moon mission. Artie will be training with our Florida program.
We can’t wait to watch Artie as she begins her journey to Service Dog.
Glover, a service dog in training, is named for Astronaut Victor Glover, pilot of NASA’s recent Artemis II moon mission and U.S. Navy Captain. Glover will be training with our Florida program.
We are thrilled to see Glover’s journey to Service Dog.
Thank you to Glover’s Sponsors:
Mattie, a service dog in training, is named for General James Mattis, US Marine Corps (Ret.), who served more than four decades in the military. Known for his leadership and strategic expertise, he commanded forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan and later served as the 26th U.S. Secretary of Defense. Mattie will be training with our Florida program.
We are excited to watch Mattie’s journey to Service Dog.
Tag, a service dog in training, is named for the military Dog Tag. Dog Tags are worn by military personnel to help with identification, especially in the event of an injury or death on the battlefield, providing basic medical information and religious affiliation. Tag will be training with our Florida program.
We are excited to welcome Tag to the Service Dog Program and look forward to following his journey.
Bear, a service dog in training, is named for the BearCat armored vehicle used by law enforcement SWAT teams. This vehicle is known for its strength, stability, and steadfast protection of First Responders. Bear will be training with our Florida program.
We can't wait to watch Bear as he starts his journey.
Nic, a service dog in training, is named for the acronym NCMEC (pronounced Nic Mic) for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. NCMEC is the largest and most influential child protective organization that works directly with law enforcement to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child exploitation. They lead the fight to protect children, creating vital resources for them and the people who keep them safe. Nic is currently training with our Georgia program.
We're excited to watch Nic learn, grow, and prepare to bring independence to his future Forever Hero.
Dollie, a service dog in training, is named for the small group of American women who volunteered to serve in the Vietnam War through the American Red Cross's Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO) program. They were better known by our brave military men as “The Donut Dollies”. Armed only with smiles and hand-made games, the Donut Dollies risked their lives every day to achieve their mission of cheering up and bringing a sense of home to the U.S. troops. Dollie will be training with our Tampa program.
We’re excited to see Dollie’s journey to Service Dog!
Dollie was sired by VSD SD Willy Valor.
Quinn, a service dog in training, is named for the QinFlow Warrior Lite Blood Warmer. This device allows air medical providers to infuse warmed blood and IV fluids to patients experiencing hypovolemic/hemorrhagic shock. Quinn is currently training with our Florida program.
We can't wait to watch Quinn’s journey to Service Dog!
Quinn was sired by VSD SD Willy Valor.
Quinn graduated in May 2026 and was placed as a Facility Dog with Tampa General Hospital.
Parker, a service dog in training, is named for the Parkland Burn Formula, a medical equation used to calculate the amount of fluid needed to resuscitate a burn patient in the first 24 hours after injury. Parker is currently training with our Florida program.
We're excited to welcome Parker and look forward to watching him grow as he trains to be a Service Dog for a deserving American Hero!
Parker was sired by VSD SD Willy Valor.
Parker graduated and was placed with his forever First Responder hero in September 2026.
Shaye, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Major Shaye Haver, one of the first two women to graduate from US Army Ranger School in August 2015 as part of the first gender-integrated Ranger School, proving she could meet the same rigorous standards as her male counterparts. Shaye will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome, Shaye! We are excited to watch her journey to service dog stardom!
Shaye graduated and was placed with her forever Veteran in October 2026.
Thank you to Shaye’s Sponsors:
Rio, a service dog in training, is named for the Radar Intercept Officer, which refers to a naval flight officer who primarily operates the radar system from the rear seat in a fighter jet and is responsible for navigation and communication alongside the pilot. Rio will be training with our Tampa program.
Rio was sired by VSD SD Willy Valor.
Welcome, Rio! We can’t wait to follow his journey to service dog!
Rio graduated and was placed with his forever First Responder hero in April 2026.
Sally, a service dog in training, is named for the military action, a sally, which is a sudden charge in the direction of the enemy to take them by surprise. Sally will be training with our Tampa program.
Sally was sired by VSD SD Willy Valor.
Welcome, Sally! We are excited to watch her journey to service dog!
Sally left the program in February 2026.
Rover, a service dog in training, is named for the code name used by the Secret Service for First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II as she traveled the world visiting American troops. Rover will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome Rover, we’re excited to watch his journey to service dog!
Rover left the program in April 2025.
Bristol, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Spencer Bristol. Spencer was a Master Patrol Officer with the Henderson (TN) Police Department and a United States Navy veteran. He was killed in the line of duty on December 30, 2019 while pursuing a suspect. Spencer was an incredible person and a dog lover. Bristol will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome Bristol, we can't wait to watch him grow and begin his service dog journey!
Bristol graduated in October 2025 and was placed as a Facility Dog for the Kissimmee Police Department.
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