Helping Paws

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Helping Paws places service dogs with:

individuals who have physical disabilities, other than the loss of sight or hearing
veterans and first responders affected by combat related PTSD

If you are a first responder with service connected PTSD, please complete our first responder letter of interest form on our website

Are you located in Minnesota or the bordering area of surrounding states (Western Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, Eastern North Dakota or Eastern South Dakota)?

At this time, Helping Paws is only able to place service dogs in Minnesota or bordering areas of surrounding states. Please visit assistancedogsinternational.org where it will list other assistance dog organizations by state and who they serve.

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Are you a veteran affected by combat related PTSD?

At this time, Helping Paws only places service dogs with veterans affected by combat related PTSD.

Please go to assistancedogsinternational.org where it will list all accredited service dog organizations by state and who they serve.

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Are you currently on active duty

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Discharge Status

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Service Connection Rating

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Do you have a physical disability?

Tell us about your physical disability.

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Tell us how your PTSD affects you.

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Are you currently receiving therapy? If so, what services are you using?

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Tell us how you feel a service dog will help you in your daily living. List specific tasks you would like a service dog to perform.

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Do you have any experience with service dogs? If yes, please explain.

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How did you hear about Helping Paws?

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