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Operation Freedom Paws Celebrates 15 Years Helping Veterans and Rescue Dogs
Operation Freedom Paws is celebrating an incredible milestone this year, and our story was recently featured in the Gilroy Dispatch. The article highlights the impact Operation Freedom Paws has had over the past 15 years helping veterans, first responders, children,...
Operation Freedom Paws Visits Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Veterans and Service Dogs
In September, the Operation Freedom Paws team traveled to Washington, D.C. alongside our partners at Purina Dog Chow to advocate for stronger support and access to service dogs for our nation’s veterans. Together, we met with members of Congress and their staff to...
Operation Freedom Paws Founder Mary Cortani Named One of 2025’s “Mental Health Heroes”
We are proud to share that our founder, Mary Cortani, has been recognized as one of Assembly District 28’s 2025 Mental Health Heroes by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. Mary, an Army veteran and the heart behind Operation Freedom Paws, was honored for her unwavering...
A Night of Giving and Gratitude: 2025 Paws with Patriots Wine Gala Recap
On October 4th, Operation Freedom Paws hosted our 14th Annual Paws with Patriots Wine Gala, an inspiring evening filled with connection, compassion, and community. Guests gathered to celebrate our mission of empowering veterans, first responders, and individuals with...
Operation Freedom Paws Highlights George Kittle’s Longstanding Support Following False $5M Sanctuary Story
Posted on July 18, 2025 San Martin, CA — With headlines swirling about a fabricated $5 million dog sanctuary allegedly funded by George Kittle, one California nonprofit is setting the record straight and spotlighting the real impact the NFL star has made. Operation...
Meet Tedi: From Backyard Breeder to Future Service Dog
Say hello to Tedi, a sweet, mellow Golden Retriever who recently joined the Operation Freedom Paws family. His journey to us wasn’t easy, but it’s one filled with hope and second chances. Tedi was rescued from a backyard breeding situation where his future was...
Beyond Graduation: OFP Is Always Here
At Operation Freedom Paws, our commitment to our clients doesn’t end when they complete the program. It’s just the beginning of a lifelong partnership. One recent experience reminded us how important that promise truly is. Romeo, a service dog matched through our...
OFP Featured in Police1: How Service and Therapy Dogs Support Officer Wellness
We’re honored to be featured in a new article on Police1.com titled “How Service and Therapy Dogs Support Officer Wellness.” The piece explores how canine companions, both service and therapy dogs, are becoming valuable tools to improve the mental health and...
Operation Freedom Paws is Proud to Announce the Certification of K9 Maui
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...