Paws With A Cause

Since 1979, Paws With A Cause (PAWS) has assisted thousands of people living with disabilities through our custom trained Assistance Dogs. Each PAWS Dog opens a world of possibilities – inspiring independence, confidence, companionship, and dignity for individuals, families, and communities.  

PAWS places four types of Assistance Dogs including Service Dog for mobility, Seizure Response Dogs, Hearing Dogs, and Service Dogs for Children with Autism. In addition to Assistance Dogs, PAWS places Facility Dogs in schools, hospitals, counseling centers, retirement communities, nonprofits, and more. Facility Dogs are trained to work with their handler and serve multiple people who may need social interaction, recovery motivation, comfort, and/or a feeling of safety.  

The cost to breed, raise, train, and place an Assistance Dog and provide ongoing support exceeds $35,000, but there is no insurance or government funding to cover this expense; PAWS is able to provide Assistance Dogs at no cost to Clients thanks to individual contributions. To meet the growing demand for Assistance and Facility Dogs, PAWS is always in need of volunteers, donors, and community supporters. 

PAWS is accredited by Assistance Dogs International and a recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating.

To learn how you can get involved and support the PAWS mission, please visit: www.pawswithacause.org