Time for Paws
The other day, my coworker's wife brought their two dogs into work. The older dog they call Grandpa, even though he's a mere 3 years old. Grandpa is a brown mutt, but incredibly well-trained. The other dog is a 5-month old Golden Retriever named Pickle. Pickle and Grandpa live in the same house, have the same masters, and eat the same food. But one very big thing sets them apart. Pickle is a Paws with a Cause dog. Paws with a Cause If you're not familiar with Paws with a Cause , they're an awesome organization. Their mission is to "[enhance] the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained Assistance Dogs." They provide service dogs for people with physical disabilities, hearing impairment, seizure disorders, and some children with autism. Lots of people want a Paws dog for help, and the organization partners with lots of volunteers to raise them. They are called Foster Puppy Raisers , and they gi...