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# Transforming Lives, One Paw at a Time

Paws With A Cause transforms lives and strengthens communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs. PAWS serves individuals, families, and communities by placing assistance and facility dogs nationwide.

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## Custom training.
Perfect matches.

###### At PAWS, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all.

**Our holistic approach** creates uniquely trained assistance dogs tailored to each of our client’s specific needs, environment, and lifestyle.

Every partnership begins with understanding—then evolves through personalized training that transforms both lives. **The result?** Assistance dogs that intuitively respond to the individual needs of their partners.

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### Creating Impact & Independence

*\*All figures represent 2024 data as reported in our Annual Impact Report.*

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### Setting the Bar for Assistance Dogs Across America

PAWS enhances independence through custom-trained assistance dogs across our network of **20+ states**. Our field representatives champion our mission, delivering life-changing partnerships while advocating for assistance dog teams **nationwide**.

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### Lives Transformed by PAWS Dogs

Hear from those whose lives are forever changed by our remarkable dogs.

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###### A Shared Mission of Service: PAWS and AMVETS Partner to Empower Independence

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###### The Sound of Confidence: Stephanie and DELTA’s PAWS Journey

“You’re giving someone the gift of independence, safety, and companionship. That’s a powerful legacy.”

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###### Lifeline on Four Legs: Kimberly and WAGS’ Journey of Independence

“She’s a hundred times better than a lifeline button. She’s always watching, always working. My four-legged coworker of the year.”

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### Assistance Dogs for Every Need

Transform daily challenges into newfound freedom with our specialized assistance dogs, tailored to your unique needs.

###### Service Dogs for Physical Mobility

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### Facility Dogs

###### For Schools

Enhance learning environments.

###### For Organizations

Build a culture of compassion.

###### For Businesses

Experience workplace stress relief.

Discover how **our professionally-trained companions create supportive atmospheres** in schools, hospitals, and workplaces. Our dogs don’t just assist individuals—they **transform entire communities** through emotional support and healing connections.

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\*Not ready to commit to a facility dog? Visiting PAWS offers similar comfort with no commitment.

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- October 20, 2025

###### Strengthening Our Mission: Meet the Newest Members of the PAWS Board

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- About Us
- Staff & Board
- Meet Our Certified Teams
- Assistance Dogs 101
- Careers
- Shop
- What We Do
- For Individuals & Families
- Service Dogs for Physical Mobility
- Hearing Dogs
- Epileptic Seizure Response Dogs
- Service Dogs for Children with Autism
- Medical Alert Dogs
- For Schools, Organizations & Businesses
- Facility Dogs
- Visiting PAWS
- Partnership Placements
- Our Custom Approach
- Adoptable Dogs
- Volunteer
- Raise a Puppy
- Host a Breeding Dog
- Individual Volunteering
- Group Volunteering
- Ways to Give
- Donate Online
- PAWS to be Thankful
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Name a PAWS Litter
- Sponsor a PAWS Puppy
- Planned Giving
- Amazon Wish List
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