In Loving Memory of Tory

Tory, our beloved Ambassador Dog, peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge after a short battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by love in her final days and enjoyed all her favorite treats. Tory’s journey with PawPADs was truly extraordinary. Sponsored by The Annenberg Foundation and trained through our prison program, she not only mastered the skills of a service dog—over 80…

Ranger: An Extraordinary Life of Service, Strength, and Heart

There are dogs who change lives, and then there are dogs like Ranger—who changed entire communities. During his training with PawPADs, Ranger worked alongside veterans with PTSD, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth—touching hearts and i wherever he impacting lives wherever went. But his true calling seemed to shine brightest in the face of tragedy. After the devastating Sandy Hook…

In Loving Memory of Biscuit

At just 7 months old, Biscuit was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Though his time with us was brief, it was filled with so much love, joy, and promise. Biscuit was incredibly smart, a quick learner, and above all, the kindest soul. He had a unique ability to make friends with anyone he met, and his infectious energy…

Welcome to Our Newest Service Dog in Training, Wilson!

We’re excited to introduce Wilson, the newest member of the PawPADs family! This adorable guy joined us a few months ago thanks to a collaboration with our friends at ICAN in Indiana, and he’s been stealing hearts ever since. With his thoughtful approach to learning and calm, curious nature, Wilson is already showing incredible potential. Since arriving, he’s jumped right…

Event Recap: Run. Walk. Paw. 2K/5K

On May 3, tails were wagging and feet were flying at the Run. Walk. Paw. 5K! This fun-filled event was hosted by our friends at Family Chiropractic and Wellness and our incredible vet clinic, Lakeville Family Pet Clinic. Participants laced up their sneakers to support both PawPADs and the amazing work of our partners at 360 Communities. We had a…

Max’s Journey Back to Health

Max, one of our dedicated facility dogs in training at Lakeview Elementary School. Recently, Max faced an unexpected medical emergency when he had a reaction to stitches after being neutered, requiring emergency surgery. Thanks to the incredible care he received at Lakeville Family Pet Clinic, Max made a full recovery and is happily back at school, doing what he loves…