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.
Welcome, Sally! We are excited to watch her journey to service dog!
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!
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!
Andi, a service dog in training, is named after Andi Broom, a US Army Veteran. Broom deployed with a Navy SEAL unit and served as a member of an elite Special Operations team where she spent much of her time on top secret missions around the world. During a training exercise, her parachute malfunctioned, and she plummeted approximately six stories to the ground. The impact of the fall collapsed both lungs, tore her aorta, shattered her pelvis, and broke bones in both her arms and legs. She was given little chance of surviving, but after dozens of surgeries she began her road to recovery. She relearned to walk, talk and use her right arm again. Today, she’s enjoying her retirement from the military with her rescue dog, Honey. Andi will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome Andi, we can't wait to watch her journey to service dog stardom!
Lipton, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Carwood Lipton, a United States Army officer in the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Easy Company during World War II. His and Easy Company's true story was told in the miniseries, Band of Brothers. Lipton will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome Lipton, we can't wait to watch him grow and begin his service dog journey!
Duke, a service dog in training, is named for the AN/VLQ-12 Crew "Duke" System, a counter IED system protecting the US military from roadside bombs in deployed locations around the world. Duke is sponsored by JACOB Tubing. Duke will be training with our Georgia program.
Welcome Duke, we can't wait to watch him on his service dog journey!
Tommy, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Tommy Faulkenberry. Tommy joined the US Coast Guard in 1999, where his outgoing personality, work ethic, and natural love for marine navigation accelerated his career quickly. Although he joined out of high school as an enlisted man, he applied and was accepted to Officer Candidate School, where he graduated second in his class. During his time in the Coast Guard, Tommy served on Coast Guard cutters and bowie tenders, on all three coasts of the United States and in the South Pacific.
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Tommy, green collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Tommy will be training with our Georgia program.
Welcome Tommy, we can't wait to watch this little pup on his journey to service dog stardom!
Marty, a service dog in training, is named after Daniel Martin LaFace Sr., a retired Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with over 22 years of honorable service. He was a Munitions Systems Craftsman and deployed in support of Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Provide Comfort as well as deployments to Incirlik Air Base Turkey supporting Operation Northern Watch.
Marty, black collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Marty will be training with our Georgia program.
We can't wait to see his journey to service dog!
Trip, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Airman First Class Matt Seidler. Matt joined the Air Force after trying college and several jobs. He found his calling when he went through the Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school where he was one of only 3 graduates of his class of 25 candidates. Matt & his two teammates, Technical Sergeant Matthew Schwartz and Senior Airman Bryan Bell, were killed in Afghanistan on Jan 5, 2012, when a roadside bomb detonated under their MRAP killing them instantly. Matt had just turned 24 on Jan 3. Trip's name comes from the team’s call sign, “Tripwire”.
Trip, red collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Trip will be training with our Tampa program.
We are excited to watch him grow!
Tilly, a service dog in training, is named for the Tiller Truck used by firefighters. This truck has separate steering in the back to allow for better maneuverability in tight places.
Tilly, pink collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Tampa program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Tilly will be training with our Tampa program.
We can't wait to watch her journey to service dog!
Sei (pronounced Sigh), a service dog in training, is named in honor of Aaron Seidler, a Navy pilot in World War II. He taught flying as well as flew evac missions from Pacific Islands moving wounded Marines to hospitals in Hawaii. After the war, Aaron served in the Reserves and raised three children with his wife, Pearl. Aaron lived to be just a few months shy of his 99th birthday and was truly one of the greatest generations.
Sei, royal blue collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Sei will be training with our Georgia program.
Welcome Sei, we can't wait to watch this little pup on his journey to service dog stardom!
Penny, a service dog in training, is named for the tradition of leaving a penny on the headstone of a military member or veteran as a symbol of honor and respect to let the family know that someone has visited the grave.
Penny, light blue collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Tampa program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Penny will be training with our Tampa program.
We are so excited to see this sweet girl as she begins her journey!
Denver, a service dog in training, is named for the Denver Drill, a training technique to remove a firefighter from a small space. The drill was created in response to a Denver, Colorado firefighter line of duty death. He will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome Denver, we are excited to watch his journey to service dog!
Denver graduated and was placed with his forever Veteran in August 2024.
Lexi, a service dog in training, is named after the USS Lexington, an Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier commissioned in 1943. During WWII, the carrier participated in major operations supporting the Pacific Theater, including Pearl Harbor. She will be training with our Tampa program.
Welcome Lexi, we are excited to watch her journey to service dog!
Lexi graduated and was placed with her forever Veteran in June 2024.
Rosie, a service dog in training, is named after the icon, Rosie the Riveter, representing women who supported WWII efforts by working in factories and shipyards producing munitions and war supplies. She will be training with our Tampa program. We are excited to watch this little girl’s journey!
Rosie graduated and was placed with forever First Responder in October 2024.
Willy, a service dog in training, is named after the Willys Jeep, introduced to the WWII battlefield as a light reconnaissance vehicle built to Army specifications. He will be training with our Tampa program. We are excited to watch his journey to service dog stardom!
Rolo, a service dog in training, is named after the 75th Ranger Regiment's Ranger O Low Titer (ROLO) Whole Blood Program. This program was developed with international and military medical providers of the Trauma Hemostasis and Oxygenation Research (THOR) network to bring emergency blood transfusion from the hospital environment to the battlefield. He will be training with our Georgia program. We are excited to share your journey, Rolo!
Rolo left the program in January 2024.
Emma, a service dog in training, is named after the Emma capnograph, a portable medical device used by EMS, critical care and air medical transport providers to measure C02 and endotracheal tube placement in patients in challenging, pre-hospital environments. She will be training with our Tampa program. We can’t wait to watch her journey to service dog stardom!
Emma left the program in June 2023.
Coby, a service dog in training is named after one of the search and rescue dogs from 9/11. He will be training with our Tampa program. We are so excited to watch this little guy’s journey to service dog!
Coby left the program in April 2023.
Lucas, a service dog in training is named after the LUCAS device. This medical device is a battery-operated automatic compression device that not only improves the quality of CPR being performed on patient’s by providing uninterrupted compressions, but also enhances the safety of the first responders caring for patients in cardiac arrest. Lucas is currently training with our Georgia program. We know you will do great things, Lucas!
Lucas left the program in February 2024.
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