Children and Dogs Working Together to Achieve Greater Independence

Founded in 1993, Loving Paws Assistance Dogs™ is a non-profit organization that trains dogs to assist children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 20 nationwide who are physically disabled. While the majority of Loving Paws placements are with children that have spinal cord injuries, Loving Paws also provides Service and Social Dogs to children with with Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Autism, and other disabilities.

Our dogs are provided free-of-charge to our applicants (there is a small instructional fee for Team Training class), thanks to our very generous volunteers, donors, and supporters. Your donations are truely appreciated!

Loving Paws does not provide Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf,  Seizure Alert Dogs, Diabetic Alert Dogs, Psychiatric Support Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Protection Dogs or dogs to keep children in the yard.  You can find information about many other organizations that are accredited through Assistance Dogs International at www.adionline.org.