This giving season, I’m raising funds to support Paws With A Cause®, an organization that transforms lives and strengthens communities through partnerships with custom-trained assistance and facility dogs.

From October 15 through December 2, I’m participating in PAWS To Be Thankful (PTBT)—a campaign celebrating the Faces of PAWS and the incredible love, dedication, and teamwork behind every life-changing partnership.

As a Veterinary Technician at Paws With a Cause, I am able to see firsthand how our dogs improve the lives of so many. From their first moments as puppies, our dogs bring joy to humans. As adults, our dogs bring a new type of joy, by assisting the disabled or providing comfort to children in homes, schools and hospitals.

I love seeing our dogs as they grow, but also love seeing our dogs as they go, as I know they will help someone in ways I never dreamed possible.

My goal is to raise $1,000 to help train and place more dogs with the people and communities who need them most. And thanks to a group of generous supporters, every gift will be matched, doubling your impact and the number of lives changed.

Together, we can create the next Faces of PAWS stories — filled with hope, possibility, and the transformative power of a PAWS partnership.