GIVE US PAWS

Give Us Paws is a Houston, Texas–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains and certifies existing companion dogs as service animals for disabled handlers, with priority given to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, MST, and mobility impairments. The organization offers an 8–12 month, individualized training program that combines private lessons, public access training, and disability-specific task training using positive, clicker-based methods.

Since launching its public website on April 24, 2024, Give Us Paws has expanded its donor-facing fundraising and application intake and has reported growth in donated support and program activity (fiscal data shows substantial increases in gross receipts and program service expenses in 2023–2024). The charity emphasizes measurable, handler-centered outcomes and standards-aligned training to improve veterans' quality of life and community participation.

Give Us Paws maintains public nonprofit filings (Form 990-series) and recent program updates on its site, and has pursued external standards recognition to strengthen program quality and accountability.