Assistance Dogs of the West’s compassionate training approach facilitates the deepest possible bond between humans and animals, and models best practices in social-relationship interactions. They place dogs with individuals and also in facilities specializing in the investigation and prosecution of crime, first responder services, peer support for doctors and nurses and other professionals at the front lines along with Crisis Response Canines who serve in mass violence incidents.
Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW) builds successful working partnerships between clients and dogs that empower people and open doors to new opportunities.
More About Assistance Dogs of the West
Their mission unites individuals and teams in utilizing the power of the human-animal bond to create greater hope, resiliency and purposefulness across a far-reaching spectrums and services.
Over the years, they have had the privilege to witness the growth and stature that Assistance Dogs of the West has achieved through the dedication and creativity of each and every member of their staff. When their clients—whether individuals or agencies — present new needs and challenges, their team commits to finding answers.
How You Can Help
We have volunteer opportunities, partnerships, sponsorships and business partnerships. Run an informational donation table at community events; get your children involved and host a bake sale, educate your customers on where the monies are going and why; host an event, such as a cocktail party, at your home or business to introduce your family and friends to ADW; have your business sponsor a dog in their graduation year, the chosen canine will wear your company logo on their vest wherever they go in the community and make frequent stops to your business; open a conversation between ADW and your financial advisor. Develop allies in the financial community to promote ADW to their clients interested in making charitable contributions and estate bequests.
A donation to ADW means the needs their programs serve will be met because of generous people like you. ADW dogs give of their enormous hearts in service to one life or many. Whether a monthly Canine Champion or a onetime donor – you will change lives.
To donate, visit https://www.assistancedogsofthewest.org/.
Story and Photography by Assistance Dogs of the West
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