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Operation Freedom Paws celebrates a decade of helping veterans and others with service dogs
OFP has served 462 clients and rescued 386 dogs from shelters By Kaylee Arca - Gilroy Life Operation Freedom Paws is celebrating a decade of life-changing therapy. The nationally renowned nonprofit organization pairs veterans, first responders and children who suffer...
Welcome Sean Brownlee, Honorary Ambassador of Operation Freedom Paws
Master Gunnery Sergeant and Future Operations Chief for the U.S. Marine Corps, Sean Brownlee, has shown steadfast advocacy for Operation Freedom Paws (OFP) and our mission. Sean is a highly respected member of both the military and civilian communities. In addition to...
Local veteran releases children’s book about four-legged heroes
By Connor Quinn - Gilroy Dispatch About a year ago, I started working for the San Martin-based nonprofit Operation Freedom Paws. Their mission is to pair rescue dogs with veterans and individuals with disabilities and train them together to restore their...
Operation Freedom Paws dedicates flag
Around Town with Robert Airoldi – To the delight of hundreds, Operation Freedom Paws dedicates flag By Robert Airoldi - Around Town Morgan Hill life It was a beautiful early July Saturday afternoon at Operation Freedom Paws, which held a dedication ceremony to...
San Martin finds a gem organization in Operation Freedom Paws
Around Town with Robert Airoldi – To the delight of hundreds, Operation Freedom Paws dedicates flag By John English - Morgan Hill life Located in San Martin’s Industrial and Commercial zone, you will find Operation Freedom Paws on Llagas Avenue. Surrounded by the...
Nonprofit group provides service dogs, training to veterans with disabilities
By: KIMBERLY EWERTZ - Gilroy Dispatch The slogan of Operation Freedom Paws—"Four paws, two feet, one team™”—rings true for veteran Chris Ramirez, a local Marine Corps sergeant who is now currently suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The nonprofit...