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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Be a Volunteer PawPADs depends on volunteers to help raise and train these wonderful canines!

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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!