Four paws, two feet, and one healing heart are now the biggest thing within five walls.
Who'd a thunk - pretty cool, huh?!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Placement Course - March 2012
Paws & Effect is in the middle of the placement course which is pairing up service dogs with military veterans.
The dogs and the handlers both are undergoing a rigorous two week training and it is happening with great success.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Program Pairs Vets With Service Dogs
Thanks to KCCI News for putting together a great story about Paws & Effect's service dog placements happening over the next two weeks.
Click here to watch.
Click here to watch.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Super Special Request
In February, Paws & Effect was made aware of a particularly difficult circumstance involving an Iowa National Guardsmen who returned from Afghanistan this past July. This Soldier, who has served three combat tours and is not yet 30 years old, was diagnosed with ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). He is married with two young children and works full time for the Iowa National Guard at an armory. This disease will quickly deprive him of physical independence, with some symptoms already apparent. His lifespan is anticipated to be three years.
Paws & Effect immediately committed to placing Service Dog Archer with this Soldier to help offset his physical impairments. Archer will be introduced to his new family on March 19 and will return home with them on March 30. While the practice has been that each service member receive their service dog free of charge, Paws & Effect has decided to take this a step further: they are committed to seeing that no expense be borne by this family at any time to care for Archer. Paws & Effect is committed to covering all future food, veterinarian’s expenses, toys and unanticipated costs, so that other money can be utilized to support the family.
The Iowa National Guard made immediate accommodation to allow Archer access to work with this Soldier at the armory at which he is stationed full time. The Army, rarely faced with this circumstance, made clear their commitment with their swift response. Our hope is that the community will support this effort as well.
Please help us by making a donation to Paws & Effect. The immediate costs exceed $5,000. These include room and board while this Soldier attends a two-week training course at Camp Dodge, Archer’s annual exam, Frontline, Heartguard, a six-month supply of dog food, a crate, bed and toys.
Donations less than $50 may be placed online at www.paws-effect.org. Additionally, donations may be directed to:
Paws & Effect
Box 41442
Des Moines, IA 50311
or deposited directly into Paws & Effect’s account at Wells Fargo.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Uhm, mmmmmm, BACON
Our service dog Libby attended an ultimate training challenge. "Baconfest" in Des Moines. Per her handlers she did amazingly well while they (the handlers) enjoyed an abundance of bacon products.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A spectacularly great sunrise ...
Our NADAC sanctioned Winter Classic Dog agility trail had beautiful sunrises and spectacular weather as we played the day away with our dogs.
Thanks to the Judge and everyone that attended.
WE ALL HAD FUN!
Monday, January 23, 2012
One Heart, Four Paws
Please join us for One Heart, Four Paws on Sunday, February 12. This fundraiser will celebrate the human-animal bond with Luis Montalvan, the author of the New York Times bestseller, Until Tuesday. Mr. Montalvan, accompanied by his service dog, Tuesday, will speak about his experiences with a service dog and how his life has been enriched. A book signing will follow.
For more information about Mr. Montalvan, you may visit his website.
How do they touch your life?
Paws & Effect service dogs are featured in an article in the Wellness Branch Newsletter for Camp Dodge.
Click here for the complete story.
Click here for the complete story.
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