Empowering Children with Amazing Dogs

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Our Mission

Paws and Affection is a nonprofit 501c3 with the mission to train service, facility, and companion dogs for young people who have a range of disabilities in the greater Philadelphia area and to educate the public about service dogs and their role in the community. Our goal is to empower these children with independence and confidence by matching them with amazing dogs.

A Dog's Impact

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Who We Are

We’ve found the most effective and humane approach to successfully working with our dogs is to understand what they need and show them what we need. Working as a team, using body language and tone of voice, has proven effective in cultivating our dogs’ ability to think, giving them high self-confidence, lowering anxiety, and teaching them problem solving skills.

Our Dogs

What does a service dog from Paws and Affection do? While the dog opens doors in the literal sense, he also opens other doors. A service dog from Paws and Affection provides a child with a new level of self confidence and pride.

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Apply

The first step to applying for a Paws and Affection dog is to read the criteria and eligibility requirements at the link below. If you (or your child) meet these requirements and are interested in applying for a Paws and Affection dog, please contact us to discuss the application process further.

Community Programs

Paws and Affection Community Programs bring education and knowledge about service dogs, disabilities, training, and general dog behavior to our community. Click the link below for more information about our multiple presentation options.

Support Us

Our current funding comes from private donors and foundations. Our donors and support system are what keep Paws and Affection moving everyday. We couldn’t do any of this without them and our appreciation is tremendous. If you would like to make a donation, making a difference takes just a few clicks via Paypal or you can send a check to us directly.

All donations are tax deductible.

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