GOLDEN PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS

Serving Those
Who Need Us Most

The Golden PAWS Vision

Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs are always placed at no cost to those they serve.

A NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION

Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs is a respected and sustainable organization that creates meaningful impacts for service dog recipients while making lasting contributions in support of our community and those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission promotes independence for combat-wounded veterans, first responders, and children with life-changing disabilities through partnerships with skilled assistance dogs.

Community Service

Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs provides education and community outreach in support of the mission through therapy and ambassador dog programs.

Our extraordinary Goldens and Labrador Retrievers are the common denominators in all our work.

US Army Veteran Reid & Golden PAWS dog Melton
Golden Paws Cadet, Rocky and his partner Heloise in the snow
Golden Paws Assistance Dogs Cadet — Lincoln
Golden Paws canine cadet with recipient

STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE

Historically, a high number of our dogs are partnered with veterans.

We also offer dedicated services to First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers and children with qualifying disabilities. Preference is always given to residents of Florida.