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- EIN 82-1968077
- 435-255-PAWS
- 1216 W 1200 N Layton UT 84041-2044 USA
- servicepaws.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animal-Related, Animal Services, Animals, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorders, Patient & Family Support
Mission: We focus on Connection. Education, Support, and Independence. These are known as our 4 Paws. Connection – We aim to connect persons with disabilities with others who understand and empathize with their medical conditions. We aim to build a bridge of understanding, communication, and connection between the able bodied and disabled community. Education – We aim to bring knowledge and education about disabilities and service dog work to the communities we live in. We also aim to educate our clients on their rights under the ADA law and how to handle any access issues safely and appropriately. We also educate businesses on their rights under the ADA law. Support –We offer support to those who need it most. We support persons with disabilities in finding, training, using, and eventually retiring their service dogs. We aim to support these individuals through the ever-changing journey of having a service dog. Independence– We aim to restore independence to people who have lost it. Through service dog training and connections, we prepare people to once again feel confident and independent in the community and their own environments.
Target demographics: Service Paws assists low-income individuals, veterans, and first responders (police, firefighters, and paramedics) with their service dogs to live more fulfilling lives. Furthermore, we try to find rescue dogs for individuals to become their service dog. Service Paws can assist those who need a service dog for mobility service, seizure response, PTSD/TBI, psychiatric, Diabetic, cardiac, and autism.
Geographic areas served: Utah