Puppy Lands in San Antonio!
. We would like to thank Department President Loretta Marsh and The American Legion Auxiliary for raising over $25,000 to support our work to provide our top-notch service dogs and highly [...]
Alaska Gets “Bark to School”
Service dogs-in-training from PPH sites across the country attended the All Team Conference.
Field Trips Help Build Top-Notch Service Dogs
We start with field trips when the pup is around 8 weeks old. At this age, we actually carry the pup around in a “puppy pouch” or they ride in a “puppy cart” while being exposed to many different [...]
Big Events in the Bay Area
The Veterans’ Resource Fair is being held at the Monterey County Fair on August 31, 2018 as part of the Fair’s Military and Veteran’s Appreciation Day.
Service Dogs Do Important Work to Improve Lives
More people are discovering the benefits of having a service dog trained to mitigate a specific disability, whether it be to aid and assist after a seizure, alert to a drop in blood sugar levels, [...]
Becoming a Service Dog Trainer
This is a question I hear regularly. The answer is multi-dimensional and differs depending on who you ask. The truth is, at Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH), our responsibilities include so much more [...]
Generous Donors Help Increase Dogs Available to Virginia’s Warriors
We are honored to provide this service to those who have sacrificed so much for us. Our mission would not be possible without the generosity of our donors.
Donor Generosity Makes San Diego Grand Opening Possible
In April 2018, Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) opened up its brand new San Diego facility. Hundreds gathered to visit the impressive building newly renovated to suit our mission. The [...]
Summertime in Alaska–Paddleboarding as a training opportunity
The PPH Alaska dogs are learning to ride on the stand-up paddleboard during our Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy sessions. Just as in learning any new skill, the dogs are introduced to the [...]
