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.
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 clients’ 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.
Creating Impact & Independence
*All figures represent 2025 data as reported in our Annual Impact Report.
Setting the Bar for Assistance Dogs Across America
PAWS enhances independence through custom-trained assistance dogs across our network of 30+ states. Our field representatives champion our mission, delivering life-changing partnerships while advocating for assistance dog teams nationwide.
Lives Transformed by PAWS Dogs
Hear from those whose lives are forever changed by our remarkable dogs.
Disability Has No Single Face: Why I Share My Story With NIKE
The Sound of Confidence: Stephanie and DELTA’s PAWS Journey
Lifeline on Four Legs: Kimberly and WAGS’ Journey of Independence
Assistance Dogs for Every Need
Transform daily challenges into newfound freedom with our specialized assistance dogs, tailored to your unique needs.
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.
*Not ready to commit to a facility dog? Visiting PAWS offers similar comfort with no commitment.