A facility dog’s role is to boost morale, build a welcoming atmosphere and promote healing for Warriors in a clinical setting. In his first year at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic in San Jose, [...]
This year’s holiday season might be the most difficult in our lifetime due to the long shadow cast by the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual social gatherings and family traditions that have been part [...]
That’s a wrap – a van wrap! Everyone will know when the Paws for Purple Hearts team arrives to serve Warriors now that our vans are covered in photos and graphics of our highly-trained dogs. Our [...]
Paws for Purple Hearts has high performance standards for service dogs. They cannot be fearful, insecure, or uncomfortable around people, other dogs, unusual objects or noises. This is why we [...]
Who says Valentine’s Day has to be all about romantic love? Here are six ways to show some puppy love and make Paws for Purple Hearts your Valentine this year.
2019 was a great year for Paws for Purple Hearts and our Warriors! We are excited to share with you the accomplishments our staff, volunteers, and future service dogs have made this year.
It is summertime in San Diego, and new puppy time! We have welcomed both #pphSandy and #pphEasternStar to our San Diego location. Their arrival was met with lots of excitement in our San Diego group.
Paws for Purple Hearts’ mission is to help these Warriors regain a sense of normalcy and purpose after military service. Their drive to help their comrades never faltered after their discharge.
Paws for Purple Hearts has teamed up with Sports Basements for their Basementeer program. The Sports Basementeer program allows customers to get 10% off EVERYTHING and that 10% goes back to the [...]
PTSD is a mental health disorder that occurs after someone witnesses or experiences a life-threatening event such as combat or a sexual assault
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