The mission of Helping Paws is to further people’s independence and quality of life through the use of Assistance Dogs. Helping Paws is a Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with over 30 years of experience training and placing service dogs with individuals with disabilities or veterans/first responders with PTSD. Helping Paws service dogs promote self-sufficiency and empowerment while providing friendship, comfort, and companionship. Helping Paws is fully accredited by Assistance Dogs International.