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...
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...
by Operation Freedom Paws | Jan 10, 2023 | Team Stories, Video
U.S. Army veteran Alex Gries served in Iraq. Struggling with the aftermath of combat, Alex partnered and trains with her beloved service dog Sherman at Operation Freedom Paws. Alex is finding her “new normal” with Sherman as he is by her side, helping to...
by Operation Freedom Paws | Jan 10, 2023 | Team Stories, Video
At age 18, veteran Carlos Vera enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for six years. In 1992, he deployed to Somalia, Operation Restore Hope, and was among the first troops to arrive to that conflict. Poorly equipped and on call 24/7, the war left its mark....
by Operation Freedom Paws | Jan 10, 2023 | Team Stories
I am now six months free of my self-made hell and have been given an opportunity to look back, reflect, and share with others about the time leading up to my nightmare. It’s interesting that on the day I finally decided to put my experience down on paper, I received a...
by Operation Freedom Paws | Jan 10, 2023 | Team Stories
Our client Jeri is an Army veteran who experiences post-traumatic stress related to her military service. Here she shares in her own words her healing journey with us. Prior to Operation Freedom Paws, I had tried various therapeutic modalities with some success;...
