Retrieving Independence

01/09/2026

Some "Rey"s of sunshine are on the way. ☀️🌻

We’re so excited to share that our breeding program is officially relaunching. With our recent accreditation, we now have access to a wider network and resources to thoughtfully grow this program. Rey’s puppies are due at the end of the month, and we’re beyond excited to welcome the next generation of future service dogs.

This is where so many life-changing journeys begin, and we’re grateful to share this moment with you.

Stay tuned for more updates soon! 👀🎉

Want to support Rey's registry? Check it out here: https://loom.ly/iJcXF_E

01/07/2026

Ambassador dog Mando represented us this week at our LifeFlight visit!

We are so grateful to partner with . Their work is truly inspiring, and the training experience for our dogs is invaluable!

01/05/2026

Back in office following the holidays. ✅

Energy levels vary by department. 🤣

12/31/2025

A lot can change in a year. 🐾

Watching dogs like Kermit grow never gets old.

Happy New Year! ✨🎊

12/31/2025

12/29/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re feeling incredibly grateful.

This year brought growth, milestones, and life-changing work — all because of you. 🐾

As we look ahead, your end-of-year gift helps us train more service dogs like these, expand our programs, and continue changing lives on both ends of the leash.

Thank you for being part of this mission.

💛 Donate here -> https://loom.ly/KfQRJTA

12/27/2025

From dogs in training 🐕‍🦺 to placed pups 🏠 to graduated stars 🎓 — we’re sending some birthday love to so many of our four-legged favorites today! 🎈🎊

Here’s a roundup at some of our recent fall & winter birthdays:

🐾 10/01 – Birdie & Scout, 3 years | Max, 2 years
🐾 10/07 – Bryant, Jonah, Kermit & Franklin, 1 year
🐾 11/04 – Valor, 1 year
🐾 11/18 – George, 4 years
🐾 11/23 – Jedi, Millie & Malia, 4 years
🐾 12/03 – Peachy & Dewdrop, 2 years
🐾 12/16 – Rey & Andi, 2 years

🎉 Happy birthday to all our incredible pups — we’re so lucky to celebrate you. 🐾🎂

12/25/2025

Always grateful for another season of dogs doing what they do best.

Merry Christmas from all of us. 🎄❤️

12/23/2025

A new placement, right where she’s needed.

Birdie has joined the counseling team at FC&S at Honey Alexander Center, working alongside fellow facility dog Junebug. We are so excited for her! Congratulations to Birdie & her team of trainers & volunteers!

12/19/2025

Just a check-in: Henry, Scottie, & all our facility dogs still love their jobs. 🐾

Holiday season included 🎄

12/17/2025

Just another wonderful day of dogs, volunteers, and showing up. Bear, Brie, Blue and Ren had the best time at the Brentwood Middle School Bash a little while ago!

Thanks to Jane Allison and our RI volunteers for making it happen. ✨

Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you.
Want RI at your event? We'd love to be there.

Links in bio. 🔗

12/15/2025

Nashville’s got honky-tonks, hot chicken, and traffic that’ll test your patience.

But the chance to raise a puppy who’ll change someone’s entire world?

That’s worth slowing down for.

If your heart’s been waiting for a sign, this is it.
Join our community — link in bio. 💙💛