Paws with Purpose

Paws with Purpose Show Off Their Amazing Dogs

     Paws with Purpose is a not for profit organization that provides assistance dogs to children and adults hindered by physical disabilities or those have other special needs. For nearly ten years, Paws with Purpose has been partnering their specially trained dogs with people in need of a faithful four-legged friend!  Most of these amazing dogs spend two years in training and are taught, in part, by female prison inmates; when graduation comes, these dogs can perform a host of useful chores including opening and closing doors,  helping with laundry, retrieving dropped items, carrying articles, assisting in clothing removal, walking next to wheelchairs, and helping disabled persons with balancing.  They are well behaved and provide a lot of companionship, too!  Recently, a group of volunteer trainers from Paws with Purpose brought four of their clever canines to Wayside Christian Mission's transitional living shelter during a University of Louisville's Resilient Families Program session.  The Wayside kids and their parents were delighted as these expertly trained dogs showed off their tail-waggin' talents!  We are grateful to Paws with Purpose for giving our Wayside kids and their moms and dads a fun learning experience!