Our mission at Power Paws Assistance Dogs is
to provide highly skilled assistance dogs to adults and children with disabilities, to provide education and continuing support for working assistance dog teams, and to be a resource in the community for people with disabilities.
According to the 2000 US Census, over 25 million Americans are unable to walk 1/4 of a mile or even climb 10 stairs without some kind of assistance. At Power Paws, we believe that it is the right of every person to pursue the quality of life they want, and by providing skilled service dogs we can give back to our communities and their citizens.
Power Paws, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to empowering adults and children with disabilities for greater independence. We are able to do this through specialized programs.
Power Paws Assistance Dogs has always provided dogs to our Veterans.
Now, more than ever, our Vets need our help! If you are a Veteran requiring an assistance dog, or if you know of one, please contact us. We can help!
For any Veteran currently using a service dog or interested in obtaining a service dog, we encourage you to enroll in your local VA Medical Center and be reviewed by a clinician (Physiatrist, Spinal Cord Injury, Audiology, etc.) for the suitability of your current or proposed dog. If you qualify for a service dog per VA criteria, that clinician will work with the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to have your dog approved and entered into your record. Once on your record, the VA will pay for veterinary costs and hardware such as harnesses or backpacks. Veterinary costs cover prescribed medications (but not over-the-counter medication), sedated dental cleanings, annual check ups, vaccinations, and more. VA will not cover things such as grooming, boarding, or non prescription food.
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