Retrieving Freedom, Inc.

07/27/2025

Love dogs? Want to give back in a big way?

Retrieving Freedom is growing fast, and we need passionate volunteers to help us keep the momentum going. From events to admin, maintenance to facility care—there’s a spot for you.

Come change lives with us. Reach out today.
MO – [email protected]
IA – [email protected]

07/25/2025

Find Retrieving Freedom, Inc. at booth 428 at the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo! We're here all weekend, so be sure to come by and see us! 🐾🦆

07/25/2025

It really does take a village to train and place these incredible Service Dogs.

When you volunteer with us, you’re not just giving time — you’re giving Veterans a path back to independence, helping kids find calm and connection, and letting families breathe a little easier.

Join our volunteer family and see for yourself just how big a difference you can make.

Let’s change lives, together. Get in touch!
MO – [email protected]
IA – [email protected]

07/25/2025

Meet Mighty! 🐾 Thanks to our incredible partners at Mi-T-M Corporation, one very special Service Dog in Training is off to a strong start. Through a workplace fundraiser, Mi-T-M employee owners not only raised vital funds—they got to name this confident pup!

Partnerships like these help change lives for Veterans with disabilities and children with autism

𝑾𝙖𝒏𝙩 𝙩𝒐 𝒈𝙚𝒕 𝒚𝙤𝒖𝙧 𝙩𝒆𝙖𝒎 𝒊𝙣𝒗𝙤𝒍𝙫𝒆𝙙? Sponsor a Service Dog in Training or host a fundraiser at your workplace. Let’s make an impact—together. Reach out to learn how your business can partner with Retrieving Freedom.

07/24/2025

Something New is Coming…

We’ve been working behind the scenes on something exciting - a brand-new website that will make it easier than ever to learn about our mission, get involved, and follow the journey of our incredible Service Dogs.

👉 Fresh design.
👉 Easier navigation.
👉 More ways to connect and support.

Stay tuned... the new Retrieving Freedom website is launching soon!

07/22/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Deacon and his Service Dog, Luigi, are now an official team!

Luigi is already making a life-changing difference—helping Deacon explore new experiences with confidence and joy. One of their first big adventures together? A trip to Culver's for a concrete mixer! 🍦

According to Deacon’s mom, Lauren, this partnership has already opened doors she never thought possible.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in Luigi’s journey to Deacon. Your support truly changes lives!

07/21/2025

Hey Friends! Retrieving Freedom has been nominated for The Sedalia Democrat Best of Sedalia Award in the category of Best Charity/Nonprofit Organization category.

This is an amazing opportunity to shine a light on our mission of changing lives through the training and placement of Service Dogs for Veterans and children with autism.🐾

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐅𝐈?
https://www.sedaliademocrat.com/bestofsedalia/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawLrW0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrdDV6ajJud0V2OHZldk9uAR5ChAM_oOVh76gb6J_7QfNxpnAYnMBSyKkJHlVofK0WSDiDgnTKKPQUsGqSBw_aem_EX4p6T9fCaiUq3U-pBJd8w #/gallery?group=518738

Thank you for being part of our journey!

07/21/2025

Join us tomorrow at The Heist at 8 am, where Retrieving Freedom, Inc. CEO Brandon Butler will be sharing our mission with the community.

☕️ Grounds for Good at The Heist

Coffee meets community every week at Grounds for Good — where local nonprofits share their mission, their needs, and how you can get involved.

This is your chance to connect with the causes that make Columbia stronger, one cup at a time. 💚

📍 The Heist at Flat Branch Bank
📅 Tuesdays @ 8:00 am

Good coffee. Great conversations. Even better impact.

07/21/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒂!

A huge shoutout to everyone who came out and supported us at Logboat Brewing Company! Your generosity helps us continue changing lives through the training and placement of Service Dogs for Veterans and children with autism.

🎉 Congrats to our Yeti Raffle Prize Winner—Emily! Enjoy your new gear!

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩… 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭? Drop your suggestions below! ⬇️

07/20/2025

Are you organized, detail-driven, and have a heart for helping others? We’d love your help keeping our mission on track—thanking donors, reaching out to partners, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks.

Want to lend your talents behind the scenes? Get in touch!
MO – [email protected]
IA – [email protected]

07/18/2025

Good with tools or just love pitching in on hands-on projects? From small fixes to bigger builds, we need people who can help keep our facilities in great shape for the Veterans, kids, and Service Dogs we serve.

🛠️ Let’s put your skills to work for a cause that matters. Reach out today.
MO – [email protected]
IA – [email protected]

07/18/2025

This week, our Director of Training, Katie Ruiz, attended the National Service Dog Conference hosted by the Association of Service Dog Providers in St. Louis, MO.

Events like this help keep at the forefront of Service Dog training—and ensure we’re always improving, growing, and changing lives.