Faithfully K9 Service Dogs

Faithfully K9 Service Dogs - Giving hope where there was no hope…..

Your support helps Faithfully K9 Service Dogs transform lives. We empower individuals with disabilities to train their own dogs to become service dogs—building confidence, independence, and hope. Thanks to donors like you, no veteran or first responder ever pays for training.

Testimonials

My name is Erick Perez. I am a U.S. ARMY veteran and a former police officer. Chispa and I began our journey with Faithfully K9 Service Dogs in 2022. Over the course of a year, we trained together—learning not only basic obedience but also specialized commands to help me manage the daily challenges of living with PTSD. Before training, even the thought of leaving my home could send my heart racing. Crowded places triggered intense anxiety, hypervigilance, and overwhelming panic. Simple tasks like going out in public or attending family gatherings felt impossible. I often felt isolated and disconnected from the world around me.

Since graduating from the program, Chispa has truly changed my life in ways I never thought possible. When waves of anxiety, sadness, or intrusive memories arise, he senses it before I even say a word. He presses gently against me, grounding me in the present and reminding me that I’m safe. His calm, steady presence has carried me through some of my hardest moments—times when I couldn’t find my own balance. Because of him, I’ve been able to step back into the world with confidence.

Chispa has accompanied me through significant life changes, such as working as a police officer and the stressors of graduate school. Today, I’m proud to say I’m working as a therapist, helping others find healing and hope—something I once doubted I could do for myself. With him by my side, I feel supported, grounded, and capable of living the life I once only dreamed of.

My family and friends have watched me transform in ways none of us thought possible. They see a light in me that had been gone for so long—a calmer, more grounded version of myself who can finally laugh, connect, and truly be present. I’m not just surviving anymore—I’m living, surrounded by the people and moments that make life meaningful.

Your donation to Faithfully K9 Service Dogs makes it possible to give hope where there was no hope. I know—because I live it every day.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Erick Perez and Service Dog Chispa