About Liberty Dogs™
Serving Those Who Served
Liberty Dogs celebrates the enduring bond between people and dogs, and the power that bond has to restore hope, dignity, and purpose for a U.S. Veteran.
Liberty Dogs was established by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to honor and support two communities deeply valued by its founders: Veterans, and the remarkable Service Dogs who help them heal. Through Liberty Dogs, highly trained Service Dogs become lifelines for heroes.
Our Mission
Transform the lives of U.S. Veterans through purposeful canine partnerships and integrated wellness programs.
Leaving a Legacy
The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
Dave & Cheryl Duffield have spent decades building programs that create meaningful change. Liberty Dogs furthers this legacy alongside initiatives, such as Maddie’s Fund, the David A. Duffield College of Engineering and Duffield Hall at Cornell University, and numerous public service organizations supported by the Duffield family. Each initiative reflects the same vision: improving the lives of both people and animals.
Liberty Dogs Campus
Located in Reno, Nevada, the Liberty Dogs campus is designed exclusively for Veteran Service Dog training and placement. Our innovative facility features advanced training spaces, dedicated canine housing, and onsite accommodations where Veterans stay during their two-week training program.
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Specialized Training Facilities
Science-backed techniques taught by world-class specialists in modern facilities to ensure each Liberty Dog is up to the task.
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National Scale, Local Heart
Based in Reno, serving heroes nationwide with state-of-the-art facilities, so they leave feeling prepared to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
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No-Cost Transformation
Empowering Veterans at every step, from application to lifelong support, all at no cost.
Liberty Dogs Leaders
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Major General Ondra L. Berry, Air National Guard, Ret.
Chief Executive Officer
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Rasheedah Bilal
Chief Veteran Services Officer
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Laura Edwards
Chief Canine Officer
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Dr. Laurie Peek
Chief Veterinary Officer
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Indra Winquest
Chief Operating Officer
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Patty Zeifang
Chief Strategy & Communications Officer
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Natalie Amys
Senior Director of Human Resources
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Summer Gonzales
Controller
Board of Directors
Liberty Dogs was born from a deeply personal commitment to two communities: Veterans and canine companions. Our board of directors carries that commitment forward, providing strategic guidance rooted in decades of experience across philanthropy, animal welfare, and Veteran advocacy.
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Dave Duffield
Co-Founder and Chairman
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Cheryl Duffield
Co-Founder and Director
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Amy Zeifang
Director
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Dr. Laurie Peek
Director
From Our Co-Founder
“The well-being of pets is directly related to the well-being of people, and to play a part in this relationship for 30+ years has been one of life's great treasures.”
Dave Duffield
Co-Founder and Chairman
Media Opportunities
Help Share the Stories of Liberty Dogs
Some of the best stories show transformation you can see and feel. At Liberty Dogs, that looks like a Veteran walking across a graduation stage with a Service Dog they trained alongside. A shelter dog discovering their new purpose. A volunteer family watching the puppy they raised change someone's life.
If you're interested in covering our mission, we'd love to connect.
Liberty Dogs Careers
Join Our Growing Team
We are building a passionate team dedicated to supporting U.S. Veterans by providing highly trained Service Dogs that improve independence and overall well-being. As our campus and programs grow, we’re looking for mission-driven individuals to join us onsite at Liberty Dogs.