Four Paws to Freedom

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Healing Together—One Paw, One Step at a Time.

About 4 Paws 2 Freedom

Founded in 2014, 4 Paws 2 Freedom is a nonprofit organization serving the greater Sacramento Area, dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We provide free service dog training that empowers individuals to train their own service dogs, fostering strong, healing bonds that restore confidence, emotional well-being, and independence. To date, we’ve supported over 100 handlers and currently serve around 50 active students—at no cost to those who have already given so much.

Beyond our service dog program, we’re deeply committed to community engagement. We participate in outreach events across the region and partner with local law enforcement and fire agencies to train therapy dogs that provide comfort and support—not only within their departments but out in the community as well. These specially trained dogs also assist victims of crime, offering a calming presence as they testify in court and relive traumatic experiences, helping them feel safer and more supported throughout the legal process.

Through all of our work, 4 Paws 2 Freedom promotes healing, resilience, and the life-changing power of the human-animal bond.

Mission

To empower veterans, first responders, and community members affected by trauma through free service and therapy dog training that fosters healing, independence, and emotional resilience.

Needs

4 Paws 2 Freedom relies on the generosity of donors to provide life-changing service and therapy dog training at no cost to veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors. Your support helps cover essential expenses like training equipment, facility costs, program materials, and outreach efforts. With more individuals in need every day, your contribution directly impacts lives—helping us expand our reach, support more teams, and bring healing to those who have sacrificed so much for others.

Equity Statement

4 Paws 2 Freedoms mission is to “empower survivor of traumatic injury with a compassionate approach to recovery”. We offer our services to ALL military and first responders regardless of their age, class, cultural beliefs, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other discriminating factor. We have held true to this since the inception of our organization and continue to do so to this day. We strive to create a safe environment for all to ensure the greatest opportunity for anyone seeking our services to do so without barriers.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Four Paws to Freedom

other names

4 Paws 2 Freedom

Year Established

2014

Tax id (EIN)

47-1318087

Mission Category

Mental Health & Crisis Intervention

Operating Budget

$50,001 - $100,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, Board Members, Volunteers, Funding: Other, Furniture, In-Kind Donations, Technology

Demographics Served

Veterans, Individuals with disabilities, General population

Local Counties Served

Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo

Address

2376 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

Roseville, CA, US

Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Galt, CA, US, 95632

El Dorado Hills, CA, US

Phone

(916)966-6758

Email

jeamy.buckman@4paws2freedom.org

Website

https://www.4paws2freedom.org/

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