Helping Paws
About the Program
Veteran/first-responder program has additional mental-health treatment and service-related eligibility requirements.
Service Dogs Offered
Physical-disability service dogs; PTSD service dogs for veterans/first responders
Who Qualifies
People with physical disabilities; veterans and first responders with PTSD
Geographic eligibility: Minnesota / regional requirements apply
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
$100 application fee; placement cost/subsidy varies by program and nonprofit support
Directory cost category: Under $1,000
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Not clearly published in current pages
Applications: Contact / Verify
Letter of interest then application packet
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained dog; Team Training at Eden Prairie center
Travel/on-site requirement: Required Team Training at Eden Prairie, Minnesota training center
Support After Placement
Follow-up training for life of service dog