Paws with Purpose
About the Program
Does not place hearing, guide, medical-alert, psychiatric or PTSD service dogs.
Service Dogs Offered
Mobility service dogs; autism assistance dogs; seizure-response tasks
Who Qualifies
Adults with mobility disability; children age 8+ with qualifying autism
Geographic eligibility: Within 50 miles of Louisville, Kentucky
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No indication
Cost & Financial Requirements
$100 full application fee + $2,500 placement fee; recipient should budget $2,500–$4,300/year for dog care
Directory cost category: $1,000–$4,999
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Not published / matching and training dependent
Applications: Open / Available
Screening questionnaire/application available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained dog with multiple weekends and 3–6 months of hands-on client training
Travel/on-site requirement: Regular participation within Louisville service area; training may include correctional-facility visits
Support After Placement
Continued support and annual public-access testing