Operation Freedom Paws

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 today, we honor the lives tragically lost and remember the extraordinary bravery and selflessness of both first responders and civilians. We extend our deepest gratitude to the 300 handlers and their K9s who played a crucial role in the rescue efforts. In our darkest hours, you were the light. We will never forget their sacrifices and remain steadfast in our commitment to serving those who risk their lives to protect our nation and our communities. Today, let's hold close to our hearts all those who lost family and friends on 9/11. May we keep their legacies alive and always remember and honor them. #neverforgotten #911remembrance

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Sean Brownlee is a remarkable ambassador and advocate for our mission and fellow veterans. On Labor Day, it’s the perfect time to highlight how he also champions the retail community as the CEO of Ravenox. Congratulations to Sean and his team for being recognized with this well-deserved honor from Amazon.

Today, we celebrate the American workforce and the incredible impact you have on our country. We thank the generations who have helped build our nation and those who are now shaping its future. Your ingenuity, hard work, and dedication support our daily lives and move us forward. We also want to recognize the invaluable contributions of working dogs, whose loyalty and skills are instrumental in helping more individuals thrive and bring their talents to an increasingly inclusive and diverse workforce that benefits us all. #laborday #inclusivity

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Operation Freedom Paws 6th Annual Bowling Event on Saturday, 9/21 at MORGAN HILL BOWL, INC. We're proud to carry on this tradition started by our friends at California Bowling Writers and our tournament manager, Donna Morales. Check out the event page to get all the sponsorship and sign up details. Bowlers can join us for an official USBC Tournament with prizes or play just for fun with friends and family. It's going to be a special day since it's also marks our 13th nonprofit anniversary! Join us: https://lnkd.in/gexaK95r Proceeds help to bring critical resources to veterans, first responders, children and other individuals with disabilities to reclaim their independence with the support of a service dog, at no cost to them. #opfreedompaws #veterans #firstresponders #children #families #event #bowling #nonprofit #fundraiser #support

We love seeing our clients and their service dogs mirror each other’s peace and tranquility during puppy yoga. What might seem like a simple act is actually a powerful commitment to staying grounded and present in the moment. These sessions are more than just calming, they're a key part of the crucial skillset our clients are building to navigate their new normal with their service dogs. It’s inspiring to watch these bonds grow stronger and more resilient through this mindful practice.

On this Women’s Equality Day, we proudly honor the women in our world and extend our deepest gratitude to those who have served and sacrificed for our country and communities.

Happy National Dog Day! Today, as we celebrate all dogs, we also want to shine a light on the dogs who play an essential role in our mission at Operation Freedom Paws. These remarkable dogs are crucial in empowering our clients to take charge of their lives and reclaim hope, freedom, and mobility. Here’s to honoring the incredible impact dogs have on transforming lives and making a difference every single day.

Message from ou founder Mary: Thank you team Cisco for asking us to join you in Augusta and helping us get the word out about OFP. It was great to meet everyone and have tons of conversations. Meeting the veterans who were part of the Cisco team there, seeing them continuing to want to serve and help with the solutions Cisco can provide was inspiring. What an amazing group of people. Kelly thank you for making sure we were always taken care of. Thank you for having us be part of it. Huey and Ramon give you two paws up and a bully rub.

Thank you to the wonderful team at Cisco for inviting us to attend #TechNetAugusta 2024 conference, designed to open the lines of communication between the military and commercial sectors. Great to see our founder and executive director Mary C. and mentor-trainer Ramon with his service dog Huey, engaging attendees and sharing our mission alongside Cisco.