Paws for Life USA

Animal Awareness TalksProgram

Educational talks on animal topics such as disaster relief, first aid and the ADA. They are for the public, employers, merchants and emergency workers.

Autism Assistance DogsProgram

Service dogs trained for children with autism. The dog can help keep a child safe in public, calm the child at school, and respond to things like running off or self-harm.

Hearing Assistance DogsProgram

Dogs trained for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. They alert their partner to sounds like a smoke alarm, doorbell, phone or baby cry, and lead the person to the sound.

Puppy Raising and Foster FamiliesProgram

Families raise or foster a future service dog in their home. You apply, give references and do an interview.

Service Dog Training ProgramProgram

They match a puppy or young dog with a person with a disability, then train the dog and the person together. Dogs can be trained for mobility, seizure, hearing, diabetes, psychiatric and other needs. They can also evaluate your own dog.

Service Dogs for VeteransProgram

Service dogs for veterans, including psychiatric and PTSD dogs and mobility assistance dogs. The dogs help with things like nightmares, anxiety in crowds, picking up dropped items and pulling wheelchairs.

Therapy Dog and Animal Teams (Pet Partners of Cobb County)Program

Join as a volunteer team with your own animal to visit people who need comfort, in places like hospices, libraries and schools. They also offer therapy dog training and evaluations.

VolunteeringProgram

Volunteers help with puppy raising, dog care, events, training, office work and fundraising. You fill out a registration form once and attend an orientation class.