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Meet Our Certified Teams

Our clients train at home with their PAWS assistance dog or facility dog, building the skills and confidence needed for PAWS certification. The certification test combines the ADI required public access test with our PAWS customized in-home test. This evaluation ensures the client and their dog have become a working team and demonstrates proficiency in the specific tasks the dog was trained to perform in support of the client’s disability.

Elderly woman in red shirt gets a loving lick from a black dog outdoors on a sunny day.
Man in wheelchair smiling at affectionate dog in garden setting.
Woman in wheelchair smiling alongside a yellow service dog wearing a blue vest, indoors.
Laura & WINDSOR

Mama Dog
TEMPLE, housed by Carol B.

Papa Dog
ARCHER, housed by Bill and Diane H.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Ellen D.

Trainer
Maddison

Person sitting with a black Labrador wearing a service dog vest on a wooden deck.
Emily & EVE

Mama Dog
GILLETTE, housed by Polly B.

Papa Dog
JAGGER, housed by Jane N.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Carla T. & Rich and Cindy H.

Trainer
Maddison

Black curly-haired dog with a harness, sitting against a neutral gray background, looking alert and attentive.
Leonardo & DUKE

Mama Dog
 SOLA, housed by Kraig and Karin S.

Foster Puppy Raisers
Jean B. & Babette B.

Trainer
Heather

Person in blue top smiling with a golden retriever on a park bench, surrounded by greenery.
MARLEY

Location
Pine Grove Learning Center

Mama Dog
 LEXI, housed by Ryan and Stacy V.

Papa Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob and Rebecca S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Mark and Christina Y.

Three people smiling with a golden retriever in a red outfit in a cozy office setting.
TOOTSIE

Location
Evergreen Elementary

Mama Dog
 LEXI, housed by Ryan and Stacy V.

Papa Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob and Rebecca S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Stuart and Ellen D.

Woman smiling while holding a therapy dog on her lap outdoors on a sunny day.
Anita & NORRIS

Trainer
Heather

Golden Retriever dog smiling for a portrait with a blurred gray background.
WINTON

Location
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Mama Dog
 BEACON, housed by Gary and Sherrie B.

Papa Dog
ROCKER, housed by Matt A.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Cindy Z.
Richard & Janice I.

Trainer
Kirstin

Woman smiling next to black Labrador with pink collar, embracing and looking at the camera against a gray background.
FARLEY

Location
Scottsdale Police Department

Mama Dog
 VITA, housed by Sid Z.

Papa Dog
BOLDER, housed by Bob and Faye G.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Carrie and Nate B.

Golden Retriever wearing awards with blue and yellow ribbons, sitting proudly on a wooden floor.
RITZ

Location
Jenison Public Schools

Mama Dog
LOLLY, housed by Alyson M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Kevin and Tracey G. 

Man standing with service dog in vest against a brick wall, showcasing companionship and support.
Krysztof & BUMBLE

Mama Dog
 LUCIA, housed by Greg and Sarah N.

Papa Dog
BOWMAN, housed by Trent and Sarah S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Jennifer and Caroline S.

Trainer
Crystal

Golden retriever wearing Paws With a Cause assistance dog vest.
Amy & ACE

Mama Dog
 KIZZI, housed by Wayne and Debra P.

Whelper
Amie H.

Papa Dog
BOWMAN, housed by Trent and Sarah S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Tamiko T.

Trainer
Crystal

Boy with a therapy dog wearing a blue vest, sitting indoors on tiled floor.
Connor & BLUE

Mama Dog
BRANDY, housed by Misty and Elizabeth H.

Papa Dog
BYRON, housed by Jim and Lisa M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Matt and Megan H.

Trainer
Tiffany

Three people smiling with a golden retriever in an office hallway.
CASS

Location
 Chicago Child Advocacy Center

Mama Dog
 BRANDY, housed by Misty and Elizabeth H.

Papa Dog
 BYRON, housed by Jim and Lisa M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Sara T. and Becky & Mark E.

Man sits on porch swing holding leash of service dog with blue vest.
Michael & HAZEL

Mama Dog
 LOUISE, housed by Sue V.

Papa Dog
JOEY, housed by Peter and Jill M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Jeremiah and Shanelle J.

Trainer
Heather

Woman in wheelchair smiling alongside a yellow service dog wearing a blue vest, indoors.
Laura & WINDSOR

Mama Dog
TEMPLE, housed by Carol B.

Papa Dog
ARCHER, housed by Bill & Diane H.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Ellen D.

Trainer
Maddison

Person sitting with a black Labrador wearing a service dog vest on a wooden deck.
Emily & EVE

Mama Dog
GILLETTE, housed by Polly B.

Papa Dog
JAGGER, housed by Jane N.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Carla T. & Rich and Cindy H.

Trainer
Maddison

Black curly-haired dog with a harness, sitting against a neutral gray background, looking alert and attentive.
Leonardo & DUKE

Mama Dog
 SOLA, housed by Kraig and Karin S.

Foster Puppy Raisers
Jean B. & Babette B.

Trainer
Heather

Woman smiling while holding a therapy dog on her lap outdoors on a sunny day.
Anita & NORRIS

Trainer
Heather

Man standing with service dog in vest against a brick wall, showcasing companionship and support.
Krysztof & BUMBLE

Mama Dog
 LUCIA, housed by Greg and Sarah N.

Papa Dog
BOWMAN, housed by Trent and Sarah S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Jennifer and Caroline S.

Trainer
Crystal

Golden retriever wearing Paws With a Cause assistance dog vest.
Amy & ACE

Mama Dog
 KIZZI, housed by Wayne and Debra P.

Whelper
Amie H.

Papa Dog
BOWMAN, housed by Trent and Sarah S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Tamiko T.

Trainer
Crystal

Boy with a therapy dog wearing a blue vest, sitting indoors on tiled floor.
Connor & BLUE

Mama Dog
BRANDY, housed by Misty and Elizabeth H.

Papa Dog
BYRON, housed by Jim and Lisa M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Matt and Megan H.

Trainer
Tiffany

Man sits on porch swing holding leash of service dog with blue vest.
Michael & HAZEL

Mama Dog
 LOUISE, housed by Sue V.

Papa Dog
JOEY, housed by Peter and Jill M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Jeremiah and Shanelle J.

Trainer
Heather

Golden Retriever service dog in tactical vest beside American flag, symbolizing loyalty and service.
EMBER

Location
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office

Mama Dog
TIA, housed by Brenda L.

Papa Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob and Rebecca S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Marge M.

Person in blue top smiling with a golden retriever on a park bench, surrounded by greenery.
MARLEY

Location
Pine Grove Learning Center

Mama Dog
 LEXI, housed by Ryan and Stacy V.

Papa Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob and Rebecca S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Mark and Christina Y.

Three people smiling with a golden retriever in a red outfit in a cozy office setting.
TOOTSIE

Location
Evergreen Elementary

Mama Dog
 LEXI, housed by Ryan and Stacy V.

Papa Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob and Rebecca S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Stuart and Ellen D.

Golden Retriever dog smiling for a portrait with a blurred gray background.
WINTON

Location
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Mama Dog
 BEACON, housed by Gary and Sherrie B.

Papa Dog
ROCKER, housed by Matt A.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Cindy Z.
Richard & Janice I.

Trainer
Kirstin

Woman smiling next to black Labrador with pink collar, embracing and looking at the camera against a gray background.
FARLEY

Location
Scottsdale Police Department

Mama Dog
 VITA, housed by Sid Z.

Papa Dog
BOLDER, housed by Bob and Faye G.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Carrie and Nate B.

Golden Retriever wearing awards with blue and yellow ribbons, sitting proudly on a wooden floor.
RITZ

Location
Jenison Public Schools

Mama Dog
LOLLY, housed by Alyson M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Kevin and Tracey G. 

Three people smiling with a golden retriever in an office hallway.
CASS

Location
 Chicago Child Advocacy Center

Mama Dog
 BRANDY, housed by Misty and Elizabeth H.

Papa Dog
 BYRON, housed by Jim and Lisa M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Sara T. and Becky & Mark E.

Woman in a mobility scooter with a black dog by her side, outdoors in front of a garage door.
Donna & BUDDY

Mama Dog
SHARON, housed by Michelle R.

Papa Dog
CHAOS, housed by Betsy W.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Brian S.

Trainer
 Kirstin

Man in a wheelchair smiling with a black Labrador sitting beside him indoors.
Joseph & CINDER

Mama Dog
 VICKI, housed by Shari H.

Papa Dog
ECHO, housed by Brad R.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Shari H.

Trainer
Kirstin

Woman sitting with a service dog in blue vest on a patio with greenery in the background.
Lisa & WOODWARD

Mama Dog
TEMPLE, housed by Bill and Diane H.

Papa Dog
ARCHER, housed by Carol B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Cathie M.

Trainer
Crystal

Elderly woman with curly hair stands next to a seated black service dog wearing a vest, indoors.
Jayne & BRAVO

Mama Dog
SHARON, housed by Michelle R.

Papa Dog
CHAOS, housed by Betsy W.

Whelper
Rachelle B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Joel G.

Trainer
Maddison

Man kneeling with service dog in kitchen, wearing blue vest labeled Paws for a Cause: Assistance Dog.
Kade & TIKI

Mama Dog
 LUCIA, housed by Greg and Sarah N.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Mark and Lara E.

Trainer
Kirstin

Woman holding a dog certification certificate next to a Golden Retriever wearing a festive bandana.
JADE

Location
Amberly Elementary

Mama Dog
TIA, housed by Brenda L.

Papa Dog
 JANSEN, housed by Jacob and Rebecca S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Amy M. & Lindsay and Steve A.

Smiling woman with Labrador Retriever on a sunny day, sitting on a wooden bridge.
JUNE

Location
Elim Christian Services

Mama Dog
CHERRY BERRY, housed by Lynn M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Amy J.

Golden Retriever close-up with fluffy fur against a gray background, looking directly at the camera.
LILAC

Location
St. Joseph Hospital-North

Mama Dog
DOLLY, housed by Julie F.

Papa Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim and Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Dom K.

Family sitting on a couch with a service dog in a blue harness, smiling and enjoying time together.
Juwell & ATHENS

Mama Dog
TIA, housed by Brenda L.

Whelper
Brigita T.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Kimberly and Zachary W.

Trainer
Maddison

Woman in wheelchair smiling with a service dog in a vest, indoors by a lamp.
Cindy & TANGO

Mama Dog
DAISY, housed by Sandee H.

Whelper
Scott and Kathy Y.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Renee Davis

Trainer
Maddison, Crystal, and Laurie

Child with red glasses and Jurassic Park shirt smiles next to a service dog in a blue vest.
Russell & CHIP

Mama Dog
 KIZZY, housed by Wayne and Debra P.

Papa Dog
 BOWMAN, housed by Trent and Sarah S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Mary B.

Trainer
Heather

Man with assistance dog in blue vest standing outside a building, highlighting mobility and support.
Jesse & BOGEY

Mama Dog
 HAVEN, housed by Amy and Naomi G.

Papa Dog
MORT, housed by Jane N. and Judy M.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Bruce and Anne B.

Trainer
Crystal

A group of four women smiling with a golden retriever in a classroom setting, sitting on a blue ottoman.
DAISY

Location
Dutton Christian School

Mama Dog
DOLLY, housed by Julie F.

Papa Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim and Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Lauren H.

A family sitting on a park bench with a smiling golden retriever wearing a blue harness.
Penelope & BLAZER

Mama Dog
BUTTERS, housed by Justin and Jennifer B.

Papa Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Wayne and Debra P.

Trainer
Tiffany

Group of four people and a facility dog with a certificate outside a school building.
PIXIE

Location
Comstock Park STEM Academy

Mama Dog
 KINGSTON, housed by Brad and Lori M.

Papa Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim and Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Ann P.

Child and dog resting together on mats, creating a heartwarming bond. Cozy indoor scene with wooden floors.
David & CUPID

Mama Dog
 LUCIA, housed by Greg and Sarah N.

Papa Dog
BOWMAN, housed by Trent and Sarah S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Mike and Michele R.

Trainer
Tiffany

Man smiling with a service dog wearing a vest, standing indoors on concrete floor; dog on a leash.
Parker & VEGAS

Mama Dog
 LUNA, housed by Mike and Michele R.

Papa Dog
RYAN, housed by Mike and Pam W.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Jason and Emily P.

Trainer
Tiffany

Child with pony in riding gear, black dog lying down outside stable on a sunny day.
ROSE

Location
Equuvation Therapy & Education Center

Mama Dog
SHARON, housed by Michelle R.

Papa Dog
 BOLDER, housed by Bob Green and Faye R.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Rich & Cindy H. and Donna C.

Golden Retriever with a happy expression and tongue out, portrait on a grey background.
TAIGA

Location
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center

Mama Dog
 LUCIA, housed by Greg and Sarah N.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Jennifer and Elinore W.

Young woman in wheelchair smiling and petting a golden retriever in a living room setting.
Christine & TOFU

Mama Dog
KINGSTON, housed by Brad and Lori M.

Papa Dog 
LENNY, housed by Tim and Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Caitlin, Micah, and Charli P.

Trainer
Kirstin

Three people and a service dog at a Paws With a Cause event backdrop.
Benjamin & DALI

Mama Dog
VALIANT, housed by Lisa S.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Nick and Hannah H. and Sonya and Jack W.

Trainer
Crystal

Person with a guide dog in harness standing outside on a grassy area near trees, smiling on a clear day.
Alena & ROME

Mama Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob & Rebecca S.

Papa Dog
BUTTERS, housed by Justin & Jennifer B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
 Rebecca K.

Trainer
Kirstin

Boy smiling with a Golden Retriever therapy dog indoors, both looking at the camera.
Jack & RIDER

Mama Dog
JANSEN, housed by Jacob & Rebecca S.

Papa Dog
BUTTERS, housed by Justin & Jennifer B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Donna A.

Trainer
Tiffany

Elderly woman smiling with an assistance dog wearing a Paws With a Cause vest, sitting outside a building.
Shelley & QUEST

Mama Dog
OZ, housed by Mike & Judy V.

Papa Dog
FRESCA, housed by Keith V.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Richard & Roberta G.

Trainer
Maddison

Police officer and K-9 comfort dog stand by Michigan State University patrol car with tower in background.
BEAU

Location
Michigan State University’s Police and Public Safety Department

Foster Puppy Raiser
Kristi K.

Smiling woman kneeling with a friendly therapy dog in front of a colorful tile wall.
SPARKY

Location
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Arizona

Mama Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim & Jennin B.

Papa Dog
BUTTERS, housed by Justin & Jennifer B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Emma B.

Woman in wheelchair with her assistance dog wearing a blue vest and bandana, smiling at the camera.
Jill & SULLY

Foster Puppy Raiser
Greg & Missy B.

Trainer
Maddison

Woman in wheelchair smiling with her service dog in a parking lot, both looking at the camera.
Jill & TARZAN

Mama Dog
LUCIA, housed by Greg & Sarah N.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Deb M.

Trainer
Laurie

Woman holding a small black and white service dog in front of colorful flowers outdoors.
Stephanie & Q

Mama Dog
MAPLE, housed by Michelle C.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Mary Reck & Kristin G.

Trainer
Laurie

Woman smiling with her black service dog in a blue vest, sitting on a colorful patio with floral decor.
Marilyn & CALA

Mama Dog
CANDY, housed by Bill & Diane H.

Papa Dog
DAPPER, housed by our own Debby G.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Karley J.

Trainer
Kirstin

Woman smiling with a black service dog and a walker by her side, standing indoors with poinsettias in the background.
Patricia & FRASER

Mama Dog
ALPINE, housed by Brad & Janice H.

Papa Dog
RICCO, housed by Danna P.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Kelly G.

Trainer
Kirstin

Smiling therapy dog with handler holding certificate at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
INDI GRAY

Location
Helen Devos Children’s Hospital

Mama Dog
HATTON, housed by Gary & Sherri B.

Papa Dog
An outside dog

Foster Puppy Raiser
Brigita T.

Smiling boy and woman with a golden retriever on grass, posing by a sign.
WICKER

Location
Colon Junior/Senior High School, MI

Mama Dog
KINGSTON, housed by Brad & Lori M.

Papa Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim & Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Andrea D.

Golden Retriever therapy dog with a school staff ID at Coopersville South Elementary.
LINDY

Location
South Elementary School in Coopersville, MI

Mama Dog
TIA, housed by Brenda L.; Brigita T. whelped this litter

Papa Dog
An outside dog

Foster Puppy Raiser
Kelly & Robert T.

Person sitting on chair with black dog on leash near a door.
Cynthia & SAGE

Mama Dog
MORT, housed by Jane N.

Papa Dog
NELLIE, housed by Jeff & Barbara R.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Wendy & Jesse R.

Trainer
Maddison

Man in wheelchair with service dog wearing blue scarf, posing against a brick wall.
Jesse & TROOPER

Mama Dog
MORT, housed by Jane N.

Papa Dog
LANGLEY, housed by Debra B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Greg & Missy B.

Trainer
Kirstin

Smiling person kneeling beside a golden retriever on green grass, enjoying a sunny day.
KARMA

Location
Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings, MI

Mama Dog
KINGSTON, housed by Brad & Lori M.

Papa Dog
LENNY, housed by Tim & Jenni B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Andrew & Andraya W.

Man with a cane and guide dog in a store aisle with tiles and blinds in the background.
Joe & MARCO

Mama Dog
CHAOS, housed by Betsey W.

Papa Dog
ARYA, housed by David & Joy B.

Foster Puppy Raiser
Andrea & Tony K.

Trainer
Crystal

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