Goose, a service dog in training, was donated by Warrior Canine Connection. Goose was sponsored by the parents of a young man who lost his life. Shortly after their sons passing, a flock of geese flew to their house, but one lone goose landed on the property and has stayed there for years. They now run a retreat for wounded veterans and first responders at their cabin called “The Lone Goose Lodge”.
Goose graduated and was placed with his forever first responder in June 2021.
Mack, a service dog in training, was donated by Project 2 Heal, along with his siblings, Scarlett and Vinnie. He is sponsored by Robert Irvine Foundation. We just know that he is going to do great things and change someone’s life!
Mack graduated in January 2022 and lives with his forever first responder hero!
Vinnie, a service dog in training, was donated by Project 2 Heal and sponsored by the Robert Irvine Foundation. Vinnie is a sweet boy and will grow up to be a great service dog!
Vinnie graduated in September 2021 and was placed with a veteran as a service dog.
Scarlett was donated to Valor Service Dogs by Project 2 Heal. In December 2020 Scarlett accidentally ingested a very toxic Florida plant, the seeds of the sago palm. Despite every effort, she passed away. Valor Service Dogs is heartbroken over the loss of this sweet girl. In Scarlett’s memory, please take a minute to survey your yard and make sure any landscaping your pets may encounter is safe.
Hunter, a service dog in training, was donated to VSD from Warrior Canine Connection and is sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. Hunter is named in honor of a Vietnam Veteran, Billy King, that served on the USS Hunterdon. Billy came home from years of honorable service and battled his own battle with PTSD and died at the young age of 36. To his family and all veterans of that era, we remember you, we honor you and we thank you. We know Hunter is going to save and change lives and we are honored to be a part of his journey.
Hunter graduated in September 2021 and was placed with a first responder as a service dog.
Blue was donated by Project 2 Heal and his training was sponsored by Cosequin. Blue is named to honor our Nation’s police officers. We stand behind the “thin blue line” and are beyond grateful for the sacrifices made by those who protect and serve.
Blue left the program in May 2021 and was adopted by a patriotic family
Sweet Halli left our service dog program in 2020 and was returned to her breeder due to some personality traits that weren’t a fit for service work. We miss this sweet girl, but know that she is living the good life!
Ranger was named in honor of 1LT Tyler Brown who graduated from Airborne and Ranger school. Tyler was killed in action supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Ranger left the program in March 2021 and was adopted.
Frannie, a service dog in training, was donated by Project 2 Heal and her training and placement was sponsored by The Robert Irvine Foundation. At Project 2 Heal, Frannie’s litter was sponsored by the Speno family in honor of Kathy Speno, who spent her life giving back to others and was an avid animal lover.
Frannie graduated and was placed with her forever first responder in February 2021
Twinnie was donated by Project 2 Heal, where the entire litter of Twinnie and her siblings was sponsored by the Speno family in honor of Kathy Speno, who spent her life giving back to others and was an avid animal lover.
Twinnie left the service dog program and was placed as a Military Family Support Dog in October 2020. We wish her and her family so much love and happiness!
Belle, a service dog in training, was named after the WWII Memphis Belle Bomber aircraft. We can’t wait to watch this little southern belle grow into a wonderful service dog!
Belle graduated in October 2020 and was placed as a facility dog with Tampa General Hospital.
Audie is named in honor of Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated combat veterans in history, having received every military award for Valor available from the US Army and the Medal of Honor.
Audie left the service dog program and was placed as a First Responder Family Support Dog in October 2019.
Revie Valor, a service dog in training, was named for the Reveille that plays every morning on a military base signifying the raising of the flag and the start of the day. We can’t wait to watch this little sweetie grow and learn! Thank you to the Robert Irvine Foundation for sponsoring her training and placement!
Revie graduated in June 2020 as a Fire Department Facility Dog. In 2022 Revie was placed as a military family support dog for an Airforce EOD tech.
Red Valor, a service dog in training, was named in honor and in memory of Gunnery Sergeant (ret.) James G. Redmond, USMC, who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. In WWII, he was in the 28th Regiment 5th Marine Division where he and his fellow Marines were tasked to take Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. For 32 days these men fought to take the mountain and stay alive. Men from the 28th Regiment raised the flag in the iconic photo, "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima". The 28th’s motto was “Uncommon Valor”, so it seems destined that a VSD pup be named in their honor. We hope that our Red Valor is a constant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave Marines.
Red left the service dog program in June 2020 and was placed as a First Responder Family Support Dog.
Cali (Caliber) Valor, a service dog in training, Cali was named by a family that won a raffle at the Masquerade Ball hosted by the Greater Tampa Bay Blue Star Mothers to name a valor dog, and they chose the very adorable name of Cali which is short for Caliber. This picture represents her personality perfectly, a little sass and a lot of cute!
Cali left the service dog program and was adopted out to her Puppy Coach family in October 2019.
Chap Valor, a service dog in training, was named to honor a WWII veteran who became a chaplain after his time in the service. After two years of service in Italy and Algeria, Chap’s namesake was discharged and on his way home called his wife and said "find me a seminary". He never spoke of his time in WWII but his experiences changed him during that period and he decided on a change of career to become a minister. We know that Chap will make him proud!
Chap left the service dog program and placed as a First Responder Family Support Dog in 2020.
Peter Tare (PT) Valor was named in honor of the call sign for PT boats during WWII. PT has been generously sponsored by our friends, Michael and Mary Trueblood. Michael’s Dad served alongside PT boats as a surgeon in WWII and we are honored to be able to honor all those who served with and on PT boats.
Peter graduated in 2019 and was placed with a Pennsylvania State Trooper who was injured in the line of duty.
Ladd Valor was named after the father of our amazing vest maker. Her father was a Korean War veteran stationed at Ladd Army Airfield. Ladd is such a sweet little boy and we know that he will provide the love and comfort his forever veteran needs.
Ladd graduated and was placed with his forever Veteran in August 2022.
Rucker Valor was named after Fort Rucker, an Army post in Alabama. Thank you to Operation Patriot Support - OPs for sponsoring this sweet boy and thank you to the cadets at the Sarasota Military Academy for naming him!
Rucker graduated and was placed as a facility dog for Manatee County Emergency Services in 2019.
Mia Valor, a service dog in training, was named in honor and remembrance of all those missing in action.
Mia was career changed in 2020 and is now training to become our Ambassador dog. She will work with us to educate the public on service dogs, how to interact with them, and the rights given to working pairs.
Mia crossed the rainbow bridge in January 2023.
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