Past trauma, disability, and illness erode all aspects of life, from relationships and work to physical and mental health. Our clients and their carefully matched canines enter the service dog training program together, undertaking a transformational journey. The trust built within this relationship forms the foundation for more trusting relationships in the world. Although the scars never completely disappear, our program helps clients develop the tools they need to mitigate future crises and see possibilities where they once saw hopelessness. This change is life-altering for our clients and their families.We provide all services at no cost to those accepted into the program, and our dogs are pulled from shelters and rescues, thus saving two lives at a time—two and four-legged.Operation Freedom Paws is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization doing life-saving work. The human-canine relationships built here are nothing short of a lifeline for the veterans, first responders, non-veterans, and children we serve. Our clients and dogs share a bond like no other, and this relationship opens the door to a better, brighter future.