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Thank You For Supporting Our Mission
Your support changes lives—one dog, one person, and one partnership at a time. Whether you choose to give, sponsor, or spread the word, you are part of a growing community that believes in love, dignity, and lasting independence.
What Your Gift Does:
Every Dollar Makes a Difference
From vaccinations to vests, every stage of a service dog’s training journey requires resources. Your gift fuels the daily care, training, transportation, and placement of our dogs—and ensures they’re matched with the people who need them most. Because of donors like you, our dogs are able to change lives with confidence and compassion.
Each service dog we place represents an investment of over $50,000 in breeding, training, and lifelong support. This includes a two-year training process, personalized placement, and ongoing follow-up to ensure long-term success. While our current model asks each recipient to contribute a portion of that total, the majority is covered by the generosity of supporters like you.
With your help, we aim to reduce that recipient contribution even further—making sure that cost is never a barrier to independence. Every donation moves us closer to a future where more people can receive the life-changing support of a service dog, regardless of income.
Not in a position to give financially? We have countless ways to uplift our mission:
- Does your company match donations?
- Do you want to donate your birthday / wedding / graduation to RI?
- Can you add us to your Kroger Community Rewards?
- Can you tell your friends & family about RI?
- Does your local organization want to learn more about RI and host a fundraiser?
- Would you wear cool merch to spread the word?
We are available to come spread the word about this life changing work – and we come with DOGS! Contact us for more information.
Ways To Give:
Find the Giving Option That Works for You
There are many ways to support Retrieving Independence. Whether you’re making a one-time donation, giving monthly, or honoring someone special, each act of generosity builds toward a future filled with second chances.
Donation Options:
What Your Donation Provides:
$20/mo
Toys, Supplies, Treats
$50/mo
Food for 1 Dog for a Month
$100/mo
Veterinary Care
$250/mo
Veterinary Care, Food, Toys
$500/mo
Full Graduation Camp for 1 Client & Dog
$1,000/mo
Veterinary Care, Food, Treats, Toys, Graduation Camp, Naming Rights
Sponsorships:
Become a Champion for Change
Corporate and individual sponsors play a key role in helping us grow our impact. Through customized sponsorship tiers, you’ll receive recognition, engagement opportunities, and a front-row seat to the lives you help change.
Whether you sponsor a specific dog, support a program, or underwrite a fundraiser, your investment goes further with Retrieving Independence.
Meet Our Major Partners:
We rely heavily on grants, corporate donations, and sponsorships to keep our service dogs performing at their best.
We could not do what we do without the generous donations from these local and national organizations:
From receiving grants from the Nashville Predators Foundation to close relationships with businesses like Mill Creek Brewing Co., our partners help fund new training tools, community events, and placement programs.
Organizations like Tito’s Vodka for Dog People, Tractor Supply Co., GoodVets, and Lifeflight have all played meaningful roles in amplifying our mission. We’re also deeply grateful for support from local businesses, independent foundations, and our community network.
