| Paws and Effect, Inc. is a
non profit 501(c)3 organization that provides assistance dogs to people in the
community. We create service dog teams for people with disabilities (other than
blindness), students with reading disabilities, and the elderly in retirement
homes to name a few. The dogs are primarily trained by at risk teens and other
youth, and they not only allow the |
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person with the disability to live life in
their community independently, they also provide an emotional connection and
companionship to help improve quality of life.This bond gives not only to the
person with the disability, but also to the teen-aged trainer. Participants in
our dog training program gain a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and
self-respect by helping a dog help others.
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