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WE ARE A ST. PAUL, MN NONPROFIT ON A MISSION TO PROVIDE SERVICE DOGS FOR
VETERANS WITH PTSD AND OTHER DISABILITIES. JOIN US.

Our country is in a crisis. Our heroes are returning home with Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder and other injuries they received during their service. You can
give a veteran the partner they need. Your donation will be used to train
service dogs for our nation's warriors.    




    



  




  


  
 YOUR GIFT WILL SAVE LIVES--AND WE PROVE IT.

Read our independent Impact Evaluation.

  


       

 

         

  

 

 


22 VETERANS COMMIT SUICIDE EVERY DAY. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY.


WE ARE ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THAT.


The #1 task? Alert: Our service dogs alert veterans to when PTSD symptoms are
just starting to rise. This alert empower veterans who can use it as an
early-warning system, giving a “heads up!” to the veteran so they can take steps
to manage their emotions before they become overwhelming.

Support veterans physically: Many veterans have physical issues, which can range
from Traumatic Brain Injuries to missing limbs. Our service dogs, cued by the
veteran, then  provide physical support, helping the veterans with balance or
mobility.

Support veterans emotionally: PTSD has been called the “signature injury” of the
Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Veterans can use the emotional support that their
service dogs give them in order to go out into their communities and lead more
independent lives.

 

 

 

 

 


    



YOUR DONATION BRINGS INDEPENDENCE TO:

  




COMBAT VETERANS

“I trained with Pawsitivity Service Dogs in 2019 and received the trained
service dog, Daniel, an adult black Labrador Retriever, to partner with in
support of my PTSD received during combat in my service with the U.S. Army
during OIF I and OEF VII. 

Pawsitivity not only trained Daniel to meet my needs but trained me as well to
work with Daniel, communicate with him, understand my rights and be a
responsible and proactive service animal owner. Pawsitivity embodies all of the
seven Army core values; especially honor, integrity and selfless service. They
are some of the kindest, hardworking and generous folks I have ever had the
pleasure of spending time with.  

I enthusiastically recommend the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Pawsitivity Service Dogs to
veterans who need a service dog.”

  
  


VETERANS WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES 

Your generosity is a lifeline for veterans who have children with severe
disabilities, including autism, blindness, deafness, and epilepsy.

Violet, who has severe autism, is just one example of how a Pawsitivity dog can
change a life. With your help, we can provide service dogs to other veterans'
children like Violet. These dogs provide much-needed assistance, and they can
help veterans' children with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling
lives.  

 




 

FIRST RESPONDERS WHO ARE VETERANS

 First responders: They put their lives on the line for us. Now it's our turn to
help them.

Veterans who are now police, paramedics, and firefighters have served our
country and our communities with courage and dedication. They have risked their
lives to protect us, and they continue to put their lives on the line every day.
First responders often face unimaginable challenges, and they can suffer from
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues. Emotional
support dogs can provide much-needed support to first responders, helping them
to cope with stress.


   




 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 


DO YOU RESCUE DOGS?

Yes!

We rescue dogs from shelters, accept donated puppies, and work with veterans who
have their own dogs.

WHEN DID YOU START PAWSITIVITY? WHAT DISABILITIES DO YOU TRAIN FOR?

Pawsitivity was founded in 2012, achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2014, and our EIN
is 47-144663. We train service dogs for U.S. military veterans
with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), missing limbs, no or low vision,
deafness, seizures, and more. We also train service dogs to help children of
veterans.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RAISE AND TRAIN A SERVICE DOG?

While we provide service dogs at no cost to the veteran, it takes $25,000 to
raise and train a PTSD service dog for a veteran. This cost was determined by
Congress in a 3-year study which proved that PTSD service dogs transform the
lives of veterans and reduce suicide ideation.

HOW LONG IS THE PROCESS?

Two years.

Pawsitivity trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD and other disabilities
for up to two years. Six months of the service dog training process is spent
directly with the veteran, which is crucial as it allows the handler to learn
how to keep up the training of their service dog (although we also provide
lifelong support). Working with the veteran and dog together can be a
life-changing experience for both of them because they become a team that can
rely on each other for support.

The training process is rigorous, but it is worth it for the life-changing
benefits that it provides to both the veteran and the service dog.

IF THE VETERAN CAN’T KEEP THE DOG FOR SOME REASON, WILL YOU TAKE THE DOG BACK?

Yes.

If a veteran can no longer care for their dog for any reason, we will do
everything in our power to receive the dog back and find it a loving home. We
will not leave a loyal companion behind.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF THE DOG FAILS OUT?

Career change!

Not every dog is cut out to be a service dog for a veteran. But that doesn't
mean they don't have a purpose. For those dogs who don't make the cut, we offer
a second chance at a career as a therapy dog or a loving family pet. We call
these dogs “Career Change Dogs”, and they are just as important as the dogs who
go on to become service dogs. They provide comfort and companionship to those in
need, and they deserve a second chance at happiness.

 


GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE.

  

        

  


TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP OUR NATION'S WARRIORS.

Here's how you can take action today:

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Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN
47-1446634. You can send checks to our address at 197 Griggs St. N., St. Paul,
MN 55104. Our details for donating stock are online, or to reach us directly,
call ‍(651) ‍321-3647 ‍or email mail@pawsitivityservicedogs.com. We have been
serving since 2012. Our privacy policy is online. We are a full member of Animal
Assisted Intervention International, and we have received the highest ratings
by Guidestar and the Charities Review Council.

 

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