In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Karen Meadows, Lead Trainer at Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit providing service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled veterans. We’re also joined by Marty Copeland, a veteran whose life was transformed after being paired with his service dog, Darby Grace, and Geni Ligday, a foster parent whose family has a deep connection to the Army and a passion for helping future service dogs prepare for their mission.Together, we explore:The unique mission of Leashes of Valor — including why they rescue many of their dogs from sheltersMarty’s powerful story of resilience and how a service dog can restore independence and confidenceThe critical role of foster families and what fostering looks like day-to-dayGeni’s personal journey and the emotional rewards of being a fosterKaren’s perspective as head trainer and some of her most meaningful dog-veteran pairingsThe upcoming Fall in LOV Weekend — featuring the Valor Cup Golf Tournament and Tail as Old as Time Gala — and how you can get involvedThis episode is packed with heartfelt stories, practical ways to support LOV’s mission, and an inside look at the life-changing impact of service dogs.To learn more about Leashes of Valor:Website: leashesofvalor.orgFB: https://www.facebook.com/LeashesofValor/IG: https://www.instagram.com/leashesofvalorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leashes-of-valor/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leashesofvalorThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit River City Podcast online!

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