PPH Blog

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 [...]

Happy National Assistance Dog Week! Most people are familiar with the idea of Guidedogs for the visually-impaired, but Assistance dogs are also trained for a variety of life-changing tasks as [...]

It’s summertime and here in Alaska, we love getting outside and exploring everything the great outdoors has to offer! For many, this includes swimming in the lakes, river, and ocean. At Paws for [...]

As Independence Day approaches, many are preparing their holiday festivities. Along with barbeques and parties, we ask that you join us in supporting our Nation’s Warriors as you celebrate the [...]

Service Dogs aid a wide range of people all over the world for various reasons, but the bulk of our clients receive a Service Dog for one reason in particular, PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress [...]

Looking to beat the heat with your four-legged friend? Summer heat can sometimes make outside playtime difficult. Despite the weather, dogs need fun, exercise, and enrichment all year long. [...]

This week is the start of Military Appreciation Month. Each May, we take time to honor those who have served in our Armed Forces. The month of May holds many important holidays, like Silver Star [...]

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Puppy Parent to a future Service Dog? Puppy Parents are an indispensable element of our Service Dog training program and prepare our service [...]

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Puppy Parent to a future Service Dog? Puppy Parents are an indispensable element of our Service Dog training program and prepare our service [...]

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we at Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) thought it would be an opportune time to discuss the heart health of our Service Dogs. It’s important for each of the dogs at PPH [...]