Service Dog Graduates
Quest
Breed: Male Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Patriot Labrador Retrievers
DOB: February 21, 2024
Graduated: May 26, 2026
Quest has found his person.
Nevada
Breed: Male Standard Poodle
Bred by: Happy House Of Poodles
DOB: August 21, 2023
Graduated: February 2, 2026
Favorite Toy
Tug Ropes
Favorite Treat
Beef liver
Personality
Calm, affectionate, loving
Funny thing he does
When he’s sleeping, he twists his limbs in impossible angles, like a contortionist.
Something Unique/Special
He fancies himself a food critic, he will spit out treats that don’t meet his standards.
Loki
Breed: Male Standard Poodle
Bred by: Personal Touch Standard Poodles
DOB: April 23, 2023
Graduated: November 19, 2025
Favorite Trick
Sit Pretty
Personality
Goofy, very loving
Favorite Treat
Blueberry Cheerios
Something Unique/Special
He loves to snuggle when his handler sits on the floor.
Favorite Activities
Loves to retrieve, or watch squirrels and bunnies, but not at the same time.
Harley
Breed: Male Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: January 10, 2023
Graduated: September 23, 2025
Favorite Trick
High 5
Favorite Treat
Bacon, Jerky
Personality
Loveable class clown, who is wicked smart and loves to work.
Favorite Activity
Taking naps… and going for walks.
Funny Thing He Does
Will go up stairs backwards.
Fancy
Breed: Female Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: November 5, 2022
Graduated: May 27, 2025
Favorite Toy
Tug Rope
Favorite Treat
Frozen Green Beans
Personality
Sweet & Affectionate
Something Unique/Special
Fancy is very relaxed, but can also have silly goofball moments
Funny Thing She Does
She enjoys guitar music, as a puppy she would grab her toy and lay by your feet and listen
Xin "Zin"
Breed: Female Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: November 21, 2021
Graduated: February 23, 2024
Favorite Activity
Retrieve
Favorite Toy
Purple tug toy
Favorite Tricks
She is awesome at finding an exit
Funny Thing She Does
When she is excited and wants to play, she does a backup play bow.
Something Unique/Special
She is a super sweet and smart dog who loves to work for her person
Willie
Breed: Male Standard Poodle
Bred by: Happy House Of Poodles
DOB: August 31, 2021
Graduated: November 12, 2023
Favorite Treat
Bacon treats
Favorite Tricks
Opening and closing cabinet doors
Favorite Toy
He loves all squeaky toys. He will do anything for a squeaky toy
Funny Thing He Does
If he hears a funny noise he tilts his head to the side
Something Unique/Special
Willie’s full name is Willie Nelson
Ranger
Breed: Male Golden Retriever
Bred by: Kierran Kennels
DOB: May 20, 2021
Graduated: November 3, 2023
Favorite Treat
Carrots, Apples & Broccoli
Favorite Trick
Sit Pretty
Funny Thing He does
He get so excited for dinner he snorts
Something Unique
The way he swings around and pops into heal position
Favorite Activity
He loves affection, he will often lays his head in your lap for ear strokes
Quolt (Colt)
Breed: Male Standard Poodle
Bred by: Happy House Of Poodles
DOB: March 30, 2021
Graduated: April 21, 2023
Favorite Ticks
Pray and Fetch
Favorite Toy
Squeaky Duck plush
Funny Thing He does
Imitates a statue very well
Something Unique/Special
He can backup and walk backwards for long distances
Favorite Activity
Playing hide and seek with his favorite toy
Lark
Breed: Female Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Anduin River Labradors
DOB: December 3, 2019
Graduated: June 29, 2022
Favorite Ticks
Spin, Twirl, Tunnel, & Sit Pretty
Favorite Treat
Carrots & peanut butter
Funny Thing She does
Snores at night, quite loudly
Something Unique/Special
Lark loves to back up and down the stairs
Favorite Activity
Working with her person, and napping in a patch of sun light
Lark is truly a pandemic puppy. She joined the program just a couple weeks before all the dogs moved out of OSCI. Lark spent the next year in raisers homes before the dogs could return to the prison for additional training. Lark has the skills and the heart to excel at taking care of her handler. Lark’s person has had many adventures since being partnered with Lark and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for both of them.
Justice
Breed: Male Standard Poodle
Bred by: Happy House Of Poodles
DOB: August 28, 2019
Graduated: December 23, 2021
Favorite Treat
Dried liver
Personality
Loving but goofy character
Favorite Activity
Retrieving his toys
Favorite Toy
Hedgehog squeaker, he is a different character when the hedgehog comes out
Funny Thing He does
Twists his head all the way sideways when a toy is squeaked
Justice arrived in Wisconsin a few months before Covid changed how we raise our puppies. Justice was raised by community volunteers and then went back into OSCI in June of 2021. The handlers at OSCI finished up Justice’s training and he is now serving a veteran. Justice is regal with a bit of silliness, serious but always has time for playing with a ball and dedicated to his job of working for his handler.
Aero
Breed: Male Standard Poodle
Bred by: Happy House Of Poodles
DOB: September 2, 2018
Graduated: October 30, 2020
Favorite Trick
Touch
Favorite Game
Curl up in a box and get small
Personality
Affectionate and loves to cuddle
Most Impressive Trick
He can walk backwards up stairs.
Favorite Activity
He loves to watch TV, the news or any movie. And yes, he stays awake and watches the entire movie!
Two years ago, we received a little fluffy brown ball of fur all the way from Arizona, and now Aero is a working service dog! He and Ronnie are a great team, and you can tell, Aero was meant to help someone. A lot of love and hard work went into making Aero successful, and seeing both of them so happy is why we do what we do.
Zen
Breed: Male Vizsla
Bred by: Mira Vizslas
DOB: July 6, 2018
Graduated: September 24, 2020
Favorite Toy
Anything that squeaks
Personality
Zen decides who is worthy of his affection
Something Unique/Special
He loves to snuggle under blankets
Favorite Activity
Going for walks anytime, anywhere as long as it’s not raining
Funny Thing He Does
When you say his name, he sits up and looks at you like Scooby Doo saying “mmmwhat”
Zen has picked his person! He and Michael both love the great outdoors: walks on beautiful days, hiking, and bonfires with family. Watching these two work together puts a smile on everyone’s face, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Yates
Breed: Male Golden Retriever
Bred by: Starshine Kennel
DOB: July 2, 2018
Graduated: May 21, 2020
Favorite Trick
Touch
Favorite Game
Curl up in a box and get small
Personality
Affectionate and loves to cuddle
Most Impressive Trick
He can walk backwards up stairs.
Favorite Activity
He loves to watch TV, the news or any movie. And yes, he stays awake and watches the entire movie!
Yates loves working with Zac they are the perfect match. Yates good nature and sweet smile will bring much happiness wherever he goes. And he’s quite the snuggle bug!
Watching Zac and Yates together warms everyone’s hearts. Way to go, Yates, so proud of you
Utah
Breed: Male Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: November 22, 2017
Graduated: December 28, 2019
Favorite Game
Hide and Seek
Personality
Laid back and curious
Favorite Trick
Over (roll over) and Sit Pretty
Funny Thing He Does
Grunts when you rub his belly when he is doing “over”
Something Unique/Special
He loves to curl up in a ball by your feet
Utah and Jared are ready for life’s adventures together. Utah will be going to work, but he will also be spending plenty of time in the great outdoors. Anyone who sees the two of them together can see just how special this match is.
Raven
Breed: Female Standard Poodle
Bred by: Sun Golden Kennels
DOB: May 21, 2017
Graduated: March 14, 2019
Favorite Game
Hide ‘N’ Seek
Favorite Treat
Filled bone smeared with peanut butter
Favorite Toys
Tug Rope & Squeaky Toy
Favorite Activity
Cuddling
Funny Thing She Does
She will gently push against you for extra scratches behind her ears
Raven has an important job helping Jericho. If a poodle could smile, you’d say she was smiling while she works! She has truly touched her new family’s heart with her wonderful personality.
Lola
Breed: Female Standard Poodle
Bred by: Sun Golden Kennels
DOB: October 28, 2016
Graduated: December 9, 2018
Favorite Game
Hide & seek
Favorite Toys
Stuffed skunk
Favorite Activity
Cuddling in her person’s lap
Most Impressive Trick
Dropping a ball through a small basketball hoop
Something Unique/Special
She is always happy and cheers up everyone she meets
Watching Lola and Jennifer work together as a team warms our hearts. Not only do they work well together but trained for and passed their CGC test with flying colors!
Halo
Breed: Male lab mix
From: Sandi Paws Rescue
DOB: February 26, 2016
Graduated: June 7, 2018
Favorite Treat
Liver brownies
Favorite Tricks
Running through a tunnel
Favorite Toys
A beaver squeak toy
Game He Likes to Play
Loves to retrieve
Funny Thing He Does
Halo always rearranges his blanket for maximum comfort
Beyond being an amazing Service Dog:
Halo and his handler have earned their Novice Trick Dog Title and CGC Ready Title
Halo found his forever person in Tracy. The two of them make a great team. We are looking forward to see all the new things they will be able to accomplish together.
Tansi
Breed: Female Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: June 10, 2013
Graduated: October 1, 2015
Favorite Toys
Nylabones and Kongs
Favorite Treat
Any dog food – she‘s a Labrador!
Favorite Activity
Being as close as possible to her person
Favorite Tricks
Putting plastic bottles in the recycling bin.
Tugging your socks off and picking them up for you
Funny Thing She Does
When she lays down she crosses her front paws – very ladylike
We are so happy and proud that Tansi has found her forever home. She is happiest when she is helping Mike with daily tasks. Seeing the two of them work together makes all of us smile and warms our hearts.
Midas
Breed: Male Boxer
Bred by: Oakview Boxers
DOB: February 27, 2015
Graduated: November 12, 2017
RIP: July, 2023
Favorite Tricks
Shake hands
Favorite Toys
Busy buddy Jack toy
Favorite Treat
Pupperoni
Favorite Activity
Taking long walks and jogs
Funny Thing He Does
In the middle of a meeting he will roll over on his back, stick his legs up in the air and snore
Jazz
Breed: Female Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: April 27, 2014
Graduated: May 20, 2016
Favorite Activity
Napping and cuddling
Favorite Trick
Turning the lights on and off, and praying for treats.
Favorite Toy
Blue Squeaky Dragon stuffed animal.
Favorite Treat
Baked Blueberry treats and ice cubes.
Funny Thing She Does
She doesn’t bark, ever, but snorts like a pig when she‘s excited.
Echo
Breed: Male Briard
Bred by: Ne Oraguex Briards
DOB: December 3, 2015
Graduated: December 2, 2017
RIP: September 26, 2021
Favorite Tricks
Touch
Favorite Toys
Pink Stuffed Toys
Favorite Treat
Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Game He Likes to Play
He entertains himself by throwing and catching his ball.
Funny Thing He Does
He executes a perfect downward dog pose while he plays with his toys
Midnight
Breed: Male Boxer
Bred by: Oakview Boxers
DOB: January 18, 2017
Graduated: October 21, 2019
RIP: December 2023
Favorite Toys
Purple ball
Favorite Treat
Sardines
Favorite Trick
Rollover
Personality
Loyal, loving and playful
Funny Thing He Does
Wiggles tail (wigglee butt) when excited Snorzzzzze and snorts
Midnight and Brennan are together again in heaven…
Dakota
Breed: Male Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: November 17, 2018
Graduated: October 29, 2024
RIP: February 1, 2025
Favorite Trick
Sit Pretty
Favorite Treat
Cheese
Favorite Toy
A large stuffed hot dog
Funny Thing He Does
He puts himself to bed at 8:30 every night
Something Unique/Special
Dakota and his handler have earned over 15 AKC Titles together
Dakota faithfully serviced his favorite person Megan.
Ella
Breed: Female German Shepherd
Donated by: Granville German Shepherds
DOB: February 22, 2013
Graduated: May 19, 2017
RIP: September 26, 2025
Favorite Toy
Balls
Favorite Tricks
Turning on the lights
Favorite Activity
Hiking in area nature reserves
Favorite Treat
Manderfield’s Cheese Stick dog biscuits
Funny Thing She Does
When other dogs bark at her she just looks over her shoulder at them as though to say “Amateur”
Ella faithfully serviced his favorite person Jackie.
Flynn
Breed: Male Labrador Retriever
Bred by: Neverest Labradors
DOB: November 5, 2022
Graduated: October 29, 2024
RIP: March 2026
Favorite Game
Take & Give
Favorite Treat
Apples & Carrots
Favorite Toy
Any toy that isn’t his, He’s a toy thief
Funny Thing He Does
He has a very enthusiastic “Exit” command
Something Unique/Special
His loving eyes, as he focuses all his attention on his handler.
Cadet
Breed: Male Golden Retriever
Bred by: Harvestime Kennel
DOB: December 19, 2014
Graduated: April 29, 2017
RIP: April 2026
Favorite Tricks
Fetch
Favorite Toys
Rope Toy and Balls
Favorite Treat
Loves ALL treats!
Favorite Activity
Playing with his rope
Funny Thing He Does
Puts his head down and butt up in the air when he is feeling playful
Cadet and Nate are a great team. Cadet loves to go on different adventures, and he has what he has always wanted: to become part of a wonderful family. We are very excited for this new partnership.