Meet Stanley, Sponsored by the Flyers Alumni


Team Foster, in partnership with America's VetDogs, is proud to introduce Stanley, a service dog in training whose journey is powered by a remarkable contribution made by the Flyers Alumni. Together, we’re working to provide life-changing support for Veterans living with disabilities and Stanley is already making a big impact.

The Flyers Alumni Association, long committed to giving back to the community, has generously sponsored Stanley as part of their ongoing efforts to support Veterans and their families. Their sponsorship ensures Stanley receives the extensive, specialized training needed to one day become a service dog for a Veteran at no cost to the recipient.

The Flyers Alumni’s support for Stanley is just one part of their broader commitment to those who served. In addition to working with Team Foster, the Flyers Alumni proudly back the Flyers Warriors, an ice hockey team made up of disabled U.S. military Veterans. The Flyers Warriors offer Veterans a chance to build camaraderie, find healing through sport, and stay active in a supportive community.


Where Stanley Comes From: America's VetDogs
Stanley is being trained through America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing specially trained service dogs to Veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. Since its founding in 2003, America’s VetDogs has helped countless individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Stanley is currently learning basic obedience, socialization skills, and the foundational training needed to one day become a skilled service dog. His journey will take nearly two years, but with the support of the Flyers Alumni and the expert training provided by America’s VetDogs, he’s well on his way to becoming an invaluable companion for a veteran in need.


Connecting the Mission: Team Foster

Leading this incredible collaboration is Team Foster, whose mission is to raise fund to help provide accredited, life-saving service dogs to injured and disabled Veterans. Team Foster bridges the gap between service dog providers and Veterans, raising awareness, funding, and support to ensure that no veteran is left behind.

 

Through initiatives like Stanley, Team Foster connects passionate community partners like the Flyers Alumni with trusted training organizations like America's VetDogs to make an enduring impact.  Dedicated volunteers like Dave and Eileen play a critical role in Team Foster’s mission by serving as puppy raisers—helping to socialize and train future service dogs during their first year of life. Their commitment lays the foundation for these dogs to become trusted partners for veterans living with disabilities.

If you’re interested in making a direct, life-changing impact, consider becoming a puppy raiser. To learn more or get involved, contact Team Foster at US@TeamFoster.org.

Stanley may be small now, but he’s training for a purpose that’s anything but. We can’t wait to watch him grow, learn, and eventually change a veteran’s life. To follow Stanley’s journey and learn more about how you can support Veterans through service dogs, visit TeamFoster.org/Events or follow us on social media @WeAreTeamFoster.