OLIVIA & ROLO

VITTORIA & HOPE

KEPHRA & GUS

LARRY & FOREST

DAVID & GIZMO

CHRIS & GERTIE

Read their heartwarming stories below!

Rolo was donated to us by a Missouri Service Dog trainer after his placement fell apart. Our Head Trainer flew there, spent several days assessing Rolo and training with him. She flew back with him and Rolo aced his flight experience!

After nursing Rolo back to health and sharpening his training, we placed sweet Rolo with Olivia. Strong chemistry from the beginning, they’re now inseparable.

This lonely little girl’s life has changed, as has her whole family’s because of Rolo. 

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Year and a half old Hope was found wandering the streets of Bethel on a very cold winter day last December. Abandoned by her owner, her brother was killed by a car before Animal Control rescued her. We adopted sweet Hope.

High Schooler Vittoria, who is living with disabilities, and her mother, agreed to raise Hope. Vittoria blossomed in confidence as she stepped up to raise a service dog pup. Hope proved well suited for Vittoria's needs. Eight months after meeting, they passed the Public Access test. Sweet Hope will be by Vittoria’s side through high school to college and beyond!

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Gus was raised by our incomparable Rutgers University Companion Animal Club. After riding campus buses, attending class, living in the dorm, Gus’s training was sharpened by us at our Training Center.

Sweet, gentlemanly, tall Gus and Kephra immediately bonded when they met. Kephra suffered his injuries in a car accident. Gus retrieves dropped items, stabilizes Kephra during his blinding headaches (paws on Kephra's lap even, against his chest), and happily accompanies him.

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Ex-Marine Purple Heart Larry and Forest have passed their Public Access test and are a full Service Dog team. Larry says "Forest is someone I can always count on. I feel safer when he's with me. He gets me out more. He's helped my sleep schedule. He always has my back. It's like having my battle buddy again."

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Mighty spirits come small packages. David, an ex-Army Fire Support Specialist,  LOVES little dogs, and he and Gizmo were an immediate match upon meeting. David’s wife describes them “David has a routine now and a responsibility to the most adorable dog. Before, David wouldn’t go out for days. Now he walks at least 4 miles a day! He recently attended a wedding with me. In the past he avoided crowds. He’ll even ride the subway now! When David starts to spin, Gizmo will either nudge him with his nose, or lick his face to bring him out of it. Gizmo is alway there when David needs him. ”

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Athletic Gertie brings Chris, an ex-Army Combat Medic, out every day for 7 mile walks, and ball throwing sessions at a nearby park. No more staying in for days on end. She happily accompanies him to the nearby VA Hospita which Chris visits frequently. Gertie’s outgoing personality has helped Chris make new friends.

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Here’s your chance to golf at a Private Golf Club whose course is highly regarded by golfers! Our 9th Annual Golf Tournament is Monday, September 29, 2025 at Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley.

For us, this is ALL about GREAT GOLF, and nothing to do with politics. Let’s enjoy the day, and make some money to train our dogs! 

(Lara Trump, Eric’s wife, is a huge advocate for rescue dogs, and the Club gave us a great deal to support our cause!)

9am Shotgun Scramble. Singles, duos, foursomes welcome.

Sponsorships start at $125.

Join our Sponsors and Donors of GREAT Golfing Silent Auction Items:

Event Sponsor: Burke Energy

Lunch Sponsor: Volz Auto Group

Hole Sponsor; Coffee Lab Roasters, Southeast Animal Hospital, Burke Energy (2), Volz Auto Group, First Quality Enterprises, Douglas C. Lane & Associates (2), Putnam Valley Petroleum

Swag Sponsor: Phoenix Nanny and Domestic. Chris Automotive Center

Large Tee Sign: Stiloski’s Automotive Corp, South Putnam Animal Hospital, PCSB Community Foundation, Feehan Insurance, George Hartshorn Paving, Appliance Sales Plus, Jefferson Valley Eye Care

Tee Sign: PCSB Community Foundation, One Up Nail – Jefferson Valley Mall, Doc James Cigars, Bee & Jay Plumbing & Heating, Byron’s Patterson Autobody, Local 21 Plumbers-Steamfitters-HVACR Service Union

Silent Auction Items:  Trump National golf Club Westchester – Foursome, Carts & Guest Fees – $2,000 value, Salem Golf Club – Foursome & Carts – $1,000 value, Old Oaks Country Club – Foursome & Carts – $1,000 Value; Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley – Foursome & carts – $1,000 value, Ardsley Country Club – Foursome & carts, lunch & 1 drink – $900 value, Pelham Country Club – foursome, carts, & lunch at the Half-way House, Mahopac Golf Club – foursome & carts, lunch – $600 value, Knollwood Country Club – Foursome & Carts – $560 value, Pound Ridge Country Club – Foursome & carts – $500 value, Mount Kisco Country Club – foursome, carts & lunch – $500 value, Hampshire Country Club – Foursome golf & carts, The Links at Union Vale – weekday Fousome & carts – $352 value, Richter Park Golf Course – weekday Foursome & carts – $340 value, Griffith & Harris Golf Club – Foursome (no carts) – $250 value, Vails Grove Golf Course – Foursome & carts – $150 value, 1 lesson with golf pro, Thomas Sialiano, Pleasantville Country Club – $150 value, Rolling Green Golf Club – Foursome & carts – $144 value, Vassar Golf Course – Foursome & carts (9 holes) – $125 value, Minnechaug Golf Course – 5 round players’ card – $75 value 

Donated to us by an Upstate farmer for a Veteran, Ivan, at 6 months, is already 60 lbs. This sweet, calm guy is quickly adjusting to more urban living - riding in cars, going to the vet and groomer, walking on a leash, and starting to visit stores, Starbucks, etc in his socialization.

Thank you for your support!

September: National Service Dog Month

Janet & Danny

Sarah & Eddie

Kate & Duke

Robert & Georgia

September is National Service Dog month. We’re launching a Fundraiser in late August to raise $30,000 towards the training of our dogs. A generous donor has already donated $15,000 towards this campaign! We seeking an additional $15,000 from our supporters. $25 from everyone will put us at our goal!

Join us in Lifiting Up 2 Lives. Sponsor a Super Hero.

Lift up 2 Lives. Do Something Great Today!

Please consider becoming a monthly donor. $25/month is $300 for the year.

Or make a one-time donation.

We’re a 4* Charity Navigator organization(rated exceptionally well run.)Your donation will be well spent.

Thank you!!!