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With air travel being the biggest form of long distance travel, airport training is a necessary part of any Service Dog’s education.

The month of March is Women’s History Month, celebrating the contributions women have made to our country across many fields, including military achievement. All of us here at Paws for Purple [...]

With air travel being the biggest form of long distance travel, airport training is a necessary part of any Service Dog’s education.

Virginia Natural Gas, in line with their long history of supporting Veterans, donates to Paws for Purple Hearts to support Ohana, a Service Dog-in-training. Their generous $5,000 donation allows [...]

Winter weather can be a very harsh time of year that can seem daunting when you try to imagine getting your pup outside for some exercise or fun. However, there are processes you can take to make [...]

At Paws for Purple Hearts, Veterans are always on our minds. So with the start of a new year, we wanted to hear from some of our longest-standing employees to find out why they choose to work for [...]

Girl Scouts from troop 61707 visited the Bay Area site this Summer to help with puppy socialization and a few volunteer activities. They generously donated a variety of supplies for the volunteer [...]

Having positive interactions with others is an extremely important factor when considering an individual’s mental health and well-being. Struggling with relationships in school, on the job, or in [...]

The month of September is the time to honor and celebrate Service Dogs all over the world for the work they do to better humanity. It is a selfless act that allows these animals to devote their [...]

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month here in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and was [...]