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From Our Founder.

My name is Lori Stevens, and I am the Founder and Executive Director of Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. In 2005, I was working as a professional dog trainer when I was asked to help a group of disabled veterans train their dogs. After working with these veterans and visiting the VA Hospital in Dallas, I realized just how many of our disabled veterans are in desperate need of assistance dogs and I knew I had to help.  With the help of a few friends and family, I started Patriot PAWS Service Dogs in a small storefront in Rockwall, TX, training only about 8 dogs at a time.  Patriot PAWS has long since outgrown that little storefront and our Rockwall campus now includes administrative, training, and kennel facilities where we are able to train and house as many as 25 dogs.  Working with our volunteer puppy raisers and our innovative Prison Training program at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, we are able to train an additional 35 dogs in other locations and place about 10-15 Patriot PAWS Service Dogs with disabled veterans each year.

It has been an exciting journey!  But with over 100 disabled American veterans waiting for a Patriot PAWS Service Dog, there is still much work to be done and we need your help.  Please consider donating your time, money or resources to help us help those who served.

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Growing Strong.

We became a registered 501(c)(3) in 2006, and it’s hard to believe how much we’ve grown since then! Our Main Campus in Rockwall, TX has grown from a tiny storefront to a 3-acre location which includes our administrative offices, a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic, 25-run kennel facility and a dedicated training facility.  Our small paid staff is assisted by a host of volunteers from all walks of life doing everything from administrative work, providing veterinary care for our dogs, Puppy Raising, community outreach, hosting demonstrations and fundraisers on our behalf and much, much more. – Lori Stevens, Founder

We Serve Heroes.

A young lady once told me that I was her hero.  I was taken aback by her words and, upon reflection, concluded that I am no hero.  The heroes are the men and women who have served our country and sacrificed so much for all of us.  What I am is a truly blessed person who, with the help of our staff, volunteers and inmate trainers, is able to give back to the to the true heroes we serve by making their lives just a little bit better.  We owe them far more than we can ever repay but we are doing what we can, four paws at a time!

PATRIOT PAWS THROUGH THE EYES OF TEXAS COUNTRY REPORTER.

Bob Phillips and the crew at Texas Country Reporter filmed a great segment on Patriot PAWS so you can get an “inside” look at how we are training service dogs with the help of prison inmates. Watch four veterans go through their daily routine with the female inmate trainers in Gatesville as they prepare for their graduation in April of 2015. Pay attention and you will see lives being transformed!

$35,000

to train a service dog

195 +

dogs placed

30+

states where we are serving

400 +

volunteers

Resources

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Patriot PAWS Service Dogs

254 Ranch Trail
Rockwall, TX, 75032

(972) 772-3282
office@patriotpaws.org

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Happy #ThrowbackThursday from sweet Gollie! She’ Happy #ThrowbackThursday from sweet Gollie! She’s learning so much, and is very smart and energetic! We can’t believe how much she’s grown! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs #ServiceDogsOfInstagram #ServiceDogsInTraining
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Even though we got to enjoy the snow yesterday,❄ Even though we got to enjoy the snow yesterday,❄️❄️❄️ today has been perfect for playtime after training! ☀️☀️☀️ Did your pups enjoy the snow? 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
Roxie says “Happy #Friyay everyone!” We hope e Roxie says “Happy #Friyay everyone!” We hope everyone has a great weekend! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs #WeekendVibes
Kennady is very proud thinking of their future Vet Kennady is very proud thinking of their future Veteran and all he will be able to help them with. 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
Bandit is already learning so much! He’s very sm Bandit is already learning so much! He’s very smart and soo cute! 🥰 We can’t wait to see all he will accomplish for his future Veteran! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
When your only #MondayMotivation is to play with b When your only #MondayMotivation is to play with ball!! 🤣 Who could resist that face?? 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
Happy New Years Eve from all of us at #PatriotPAWS Happy New Years Eve from all of us at #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs!! 🎉🎉🎉 We hope everyone has a great time tonight and stays safe! We can’t wait for all the wonderful things in store for #2021!! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #NewYear
It’s been a “ruff” year...Earl thinks everyo It’s been a “ruff” year...Earl thinks everyone deserves a nice relaxing bone to end it right!  What are your pups plans for tomorrow? 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs #NewYear
Even playing is a teachable time for #TrainingTues Even playing is a teachable time for #TrainingTuesday! Learning to play well with other dogs is always important🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
This year has been a crazy one, but @fcdallas foun This year has been a crazy one, but @fcdallas found a way to be one of our #2020SilverLinings!! @fcdallas alongside @snhu, donated new training equipment and new turf in our Puppy Play Yards! 👏👏👏We are continuously thankful for their partnership! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
We are loving 🥰 our new additions under the tre We are loving 🥰 our new additions under the tree!! 🎄 #CozyCane arrived just in time for Christmas!! A big thanks and lots of “Cozy” hugs to our friends @raisingcanes!! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs #OneLove
One memorable #2020SilverLinings is our partnershi One memorable #2020SilverLinings is our partnership with @petsuppliesplus. From supporting the new graduates at our Drive-Thru Fall Graduation, to their generous Veterans Day donation - we are especially thankful for the #202SilverLinings they have created! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs #PetSuppliesPlus #MinusTheHassle
🎶It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎶  Shasta is ready for the holidays, how about you? 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs
A big thank you to @elitecleandfw! We are grateful A big thank you to @elitecleandfw! We are grateful for your support of our mission to serve our nations Veterans! 👏👏 👏It was great to get to visit with you! 🐶❤️🇺🇸 #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs #FlashbackFriday
This is one of those #2020SilverLinings that surpr This is one of those #2020SilverLinings that surprised us and left us a little star struck!🤩🤩🤩 We are honored and excited that @michaelstrahan chose #PatriotPAWS #ServiceDogs to support for #mycausemycleats this year! 🐶❤️🇺🇸
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