Lend A Paw Program

Our goal is to provide rescued dogs from the shelters and train them to be companion therapy dogs for individuals and families. As certified therapy dogs, they will also visit schools, and nursing homes and hospitals to provide healing for their patients.

Dogs are hand selected from local shelters after passing a preliminary temperament test. Upon completion of the initial three-week training and evaluation, the dogs that show a suitable personality, unique characteristics and an eagerness to work will be placed in our Lend A Paw Program. Upon acceptance into the program, these elite dogs will continue through an intensive six-week obedience course that includes socialization with strangers and other domestic animals, and becoming comfortable with a variety of sensory stimulus. They will then be tested for the Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) certificate.

These wonderful dogs are available for adoption to those interested in a trained, socialized animal companion and that are committed to continue the certification training and provide the dog for therapy at various venues. Our Lend A Paw trainers will assist the adoptive family with training sessions for an easy transition.
 

Kona and Family

Maddock, our first graduate
 

Kona, currently being placed with a family with a child with autism
 

Teerin

Jazz