Bella the Service Dog Graduates from Shelter to Soldier Program, Sponsored by Logomark
Oceanside, CA (September 15, 2025) - Logomark, a Red Star Sponsor of the Shelter to Soldier program, is proud to celebrate the graduation of Bella, a remarkable rescue pup, from the Wings of Freedom Training Campus in Oceanside, CA. Bella’s journey from rescue to certified psychiatric service dog marks a major milestone, made possible through the support of Logomark’s corporate sponsorship.
Bella, a two-year-old chocolate Labrador mix, was brought to Labs and More with her sister when they were just seven months old. Shelter to Soldier adopted her in February 2024, quickly recognizing that she would be the perfect fit for their service dog training program, and eventually, for a veteran handler in need. After completing the first phase of her training, she met US Navy Veteran Shawn, and the pair were officially matched in April 2024. Bella worked hard to complete her training while forming a deep bond with her new dad through 1:1 handler lessons.
Her journey wasn’t without challenges. Nearing the end of training, Bella tore her CCL (similar to an ACL in humans) and underwent surgery to repair it. As often happens, she later tore the CCL in her opposite knee and required a second surgery to repair it. Throughout her recovery, Shawn visited Bella every week, strengthening their connection and commitment to one another. Six months after her first surgery, Bella returned to training with renewed determination. Together, she and Shawn persevered, completing every required assessment and officially graduating as a team on September 4, 2025.
Michael Bistocchi, Chief Revenue Officer at Logomark, was present at Bella’s graduation ceremony in Oceanside, CA. “Bella’s dedication, resilience, and joyful spirit have been inspiring to watch,” said Bistocchi. “Her journey exemplifies the powerful impact a rescue dog can have on the life of a veteran. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with her, Shawn and the Shelter to Soldier team.”
Logomark is committed to transforming the lives of both rescue dogs and veterans through the organization’s dedication to “Saving Lives, Two at a Time.” As a proud Red Star Sponsor, Logomark helps fund the adoption, care, training, and placement of service dogs like Bella. A portion of proceeds from Logomark’s Perka, iCool, and Work collections are donated to the Shelter to Soldier program, furthering their impact on the lives of veterans and rescue dogs alike.
For more information about Logomark’s connection to Shelter to Soldier, please visit www.logomark.com/cares.
ABOUT LOGOMARK: Founded in 1993, Logomark is a premier supplier of personalized gift and promotional products for the North American and global advertising specialty market. The company is compliant with SA 8000, CPSIA, UN Global Impact, California Proposition 65, ISO 9001:2008, CTPAT, and Hazardous Substances State Regulations, ensuring standards that deliver the highest levels of product safety. Logomark was also awarded a Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis for 2022 and 2023. Providing more than 3,000 top-quality products in diverse categories, Logomark persistently reinvents the promotional products industry with exceptional product selections, innovative solutions, and unequaled customer support. Logomark offers a complete line of products, an easy-to-use mobile app, and an award-winning website and is ranked 8th in product searches on the industry's leading search platform. For more information on the company's broad line of quality promotional products, please call 800-789-4438 or visit www.logomark.com.
About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and rescue organizations and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress(PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with veterans and active-duty military and deploy the STS Canine Ambassadors, a team of certified therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans and their families. For eligibility information or to get involved, visit www.sheltertosoldier.org.
Media Contact:
Salina Brill, Marketing Manager, Logomark
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