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About Us
Where dogs change lives - and people walk forward with hope.
Our Mission
Walk Forward is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Georgia, dedicated to training service dogs for individuals living with PTSD, trauma related conditions, anxiety, diabetes and more.
Our mission is to restore confidence, connection, and independence. One dog at a time.
What Makes Us Different?
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We accept both dogs from our program, and qualified dogs owned by our applicants.
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We aim to one day employ high-functioning young adults on the autism spectrum
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We walk beside each applicant, not just until placement, but beyond
Meet the Founder
Walk Forward was founded by Elisa Gibson, a professional dog trainer with years of hands-on experience. After seeing how life-changing the right dog can be, she turned her passion into a nonprofit mission - one rooted in quality, care and a true connection.
"This work isn't just about dogs- it's about giving people their lives back. That's what fuels everything we do."