Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs)
Changing lives through the power of the human-canine bond!
You can lead a more independent, self-reliant, and fulfilling life with the assistance of a canine partner.
Diabetic Alert Dogs (DAD’s) specifically trained to detect and alert to the changing blood sugar levels (highs and lows) in Type 1 diabetics.
Bringing the therapeutic, educational, and healing power of the human-canine bond to schools, courts, senior living facilities, and more.
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PawPADs meets all twenty-seven of the
Charities Review Council's Accountability Standards, demonstrating our commitment to ethical and transparent practices.
The average cost of raising and training a service dog is between $35,000 and $40,000. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, however, we're able to partner our service dogs with those who need them at minimal cost.
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Volunteer with us
Be a Volunteer. PawPADs depends on volunteers to help raise and train these wonderful canines!
Learn about us
Learn about our organization, our financial transparency, our leadership, our Mission, our Values, and our Vision.
Questions for us
Answers to nearly anything you want to know about PawPADs.
Apply for a dog with us
Ready to Apply? Check out the process here and complete a free pre-application that helps us know if we can meet your needs.
ADEPT: Success
Our success lies in our unwavering commitment to positive reinforcement training, ensuring that our assistance dogs are not only happy and emotionally stable but also brimming with confidence, fostering a profound connection between the dogs and their human partners!
