A Paw to Hold Success Stories
Behind every service dog we help place is a family fighting hard for healing. A Paw to Hold isn’t just about funding service dogs—it’s about transforming lives, one child and one dog at a time. On this page, you’ll meet some of the families who have walked this road, welcomed a service dog into their home, and witnessed moments of hope, peace, and connection that once felt impossible. These are their stories—and we’re honored to share them with you.
Pancake
One of the inspirations to start our A Paw to Hold program is Pancake, one of our board member's child's service dog. She wrote a blog post about how Pancake has benefitted their family:
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“The cuteness has arrived!” shouts my youngest as Pancake trots into the room, her ears flopping with each step. Pancake is technically my middle child’s service dog, but to the rest of the family, she’s also a treasured emotional support system, a furry therapist, a bedtime buddy, and apparently, “The Cuteness.” Her presence alone changes the atmosphere. It's as if the room exhales the moment she enters."
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Read the rest here.