Navy Veteran Alexis and Her Service Dog Mulan

by Operation Freedom Paws | Feb 20, 2025 | Team Stories

Navy Veteran Alexis and Her Service Dog Mulan “I Was In A Dark Place” Before OFP I was in a very dark place. With Mulan and OFP it’s like someone turned the light on in my dark place. I used to have really bad depression and anxiety to the point I would shut down for...

OFP Therapy Dog Team: Rosanne with Riggins

by Operation Freedom Paws | Feb 13, 2025 | Team Stories

OFP Therapy Dog Team: Rosanne with Riggins Cleared to Provide Comfort, Compassion and Joy Together! Hi, my name is Rosanne, and I would like to introduce you to my best friend, Riggins. Some of the greatest memories I have while working as a flight attendant for 43...

Operation Freedom Paws is Proud to Announce the Certification of K9 Maui

by Operation Freedom Paws | Feb 4, 2025 | News & Features

We are proud to announce the certification of K9 Maui, a therapy dog who is now officially part of the Gilroy community! Maui was adopted from the San Martin Animal Shelter as part of a LEADERSHIP GILROY initiative to bring a working therapy dog to the community. We...

Operation Freedom Paws is Now Rated by Charity Navigator

by Operation Freedom Paws | Dec 19, 2024 | News & Features

Have you heard the news? We’re now rated by Charity Navigator! You can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for being effective. Check out our Charity Navigator profile to learn more HERE Charity Navigator rates nonprofits on a...

ABC7 Spotlight on our Program

by Operation Freedom Paws | Nov 12, 2024 | News & Features

In honor of Veterans Day. ABC7 reporter Lauren Martinez and photographer Alex Gray visited our class to spotlight the work happening at Operation Freedom Paws. A heartfelt thank you to our clients Ramon, Jeff, and our founder Mary for sharing their personal journeys...