Freedom Service Dogs, Inc. rescues dogs from shelters and trains each dog to assist people with disabilities. The custom trained service dogs assist their partners in day-to-day activities providing their human companions with a greater degree of independence and an overall higher quality of life.
FSD was founded in 1987 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization by Mike and P.J. Roche. Both Mike and P.J. were active with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) when the assistance dog industry was in its infancy. The Roche’s worked diligently to transform FSD from a two person “mom and pop shop” to an organization that stands on its own merits. Since its inception, FSD has successfully paired more than 100 client-service dog teams in Colorado.
One way that you can help is to donate something from their wishlist, including:
* Automobile pet barriers
* 12 amp upright vacuum cleaners
* Large new (or near new) crates for 50-90 lb. dogs
* Agility equipment
* Raised or elevated dog beds (25-30)
* Music/Sound CD’s: Classical Music, Wilderness/Beach/Bird Sounds, Meditation
* Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Petsmart, Lowes, etc.
* Large or X-Large Kongs
* 6 ft. leather leashes
* Premier Easy Walk Harnesses (M/ML/L)
* 16″ and 18″ flat buckle collars
* Flat fleece dog beds
* Low sodium chicken or beef broth
* Copy paper
… and more
Or you can help by attending a Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues hockey game on Sunday, April 12. It’s the final home game for the Av’s 2008-’09 season and it’s Fan Appreciation Day. Best of all you get a discount on the ticket and a portion of the proceeds come to Freedom Service Dogs. Click here for details
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