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Can You Help?

Paws Giving Independence is run completely on public donations. We are unique because our service dogs are placed free of charge and we currently have no paid staff. That is why we need your help to keep our program running. Many of our dogs are all rescued from shelters but we need your support to pay for the vet bills and everyday care.

We are a 501(c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

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NEW PUP ALERT ‼️ We are excited to introduce NEW PUP ALERT ‼️ 

We are excited to introduce everyone to our newest service dog in training! This sweet boy is from  Clear Path for Veterans and we are beyond thankful for them trusting us with his care and training❤️🐾

Another huge thank you to Puppies in Flight with American Airlines for helping get him safe and sound to his puppy raiser🐾❤️

We cannot wait to watch him grow! 
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Warm summer weather coming☀️🕶️ Help keep Warm summer weather coming☀️🕶️

Help keep our service dogs cool this summer! Our training program at Helping Paws, is in need of donations of fans and cooling materials to ensure our furry friends stay comfortable and focused during their training sessions. 

Your contribution will make a huge difference in their journey to becoming life-changing companions!

Please consider donating a fan or making a contribution towards purchasing one. Together, we can ensure these amazing dogs stay cool and ready to serve! 

Donation Link: 

1. Donate by shipping a fan or cooling Matt off our Amazing wish list right to helping paws: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UW0EGBE491IE...

2. Other donation options: https://givingindependence.org/about-us/donations/
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Happy Mother's Day! 💐🩷 Wishing a day filled Happy Mother's Day! 💐🩷

Wishing a day filled with love and celebration for all the wonderful human and dog moms! PGI is so thankful to have such incredible volunteers who help our pups grow into successful assistance and facility dogs! 🐕‍🦺💕
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Congratulations to our graduating student service Congratulations to our graduating student service dog trainers! @wagsformags@indypendence_sdo 

We are so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and love you’ve poured into training future service dogs. Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

#ProudMoment #ServiceDogTraining #GraduationDay #FutureIsBright @havenonthefarm
HELPING PAWS🦮🐕‍🦺 PGI is partnered with HELPING PAWS🦮🐕‍🦺

PGI is partnered with Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, IL and their Helping Paws training program.  Helping Paws is an Illinois Correctional Industries program, known as ICI. This training program has allowed PGI to expand the amount of dogs we have in the program and have targeted training conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This incredible program has so many benefits from the amazing training the women are providing to PGI’s mission but also the women have the potential for a new career path after their release!!

From all of us at PGI, we thank the dedicated trainers at Helping Paws for being apart of our mission of “Saving a Life to Change a Life” ❤️🐾
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As many of you know, we place facility dogs with t As many of you know, we place facility dogs with teachers, therapists, child advocacy centers, rehab centers, and more. These incredible dogs work side-by-side with professionals who go through the same intensive training as our assistance dog handler. They are an incredibly dedicated group!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Millie’s school made sure no valued team member was left out… including her! 🐾💛 She received a big basket of treats to thank her for all the love, comfort, and support she brings to students and staff every day. Millie isn’t just a facility dog—she’s an essential part of the school team. 🍎🐶
NEW PUP ALERT❤️🐾 Welcome PGIs newest addit NEW PUP ALERT❤️🐾

Welcome PGIs newest addition, Brady! Brady is a standard poodle! He is settling into his puppy raisers house and we are extremely excited to watch him as he grows❤️🦮
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THANK YOU!! A huge thank you to Wonder Walker & THANK YOU!! 

A huge thank you to Wonder Walker & Co. for the generous donation of 10 amazing harnesses! These harnesses will help our puppy raisers create a strong foundation of heel walking! 

Thank you again for the generous donation❤️🐾
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April showers bring May flowers! 💐 Gabby and Cl April showers bring May flowers! 💐 Gabby and Clover are absolutely loving the warm spring weather and all the beautiful flowers! They are happy to report they’re having a blast both in and out of vest! 🦮🐾🐕‍🦺
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If you'd like more information on Service or Facil If you'd like more information on Service or Facility dogs stop by our booth tonight at this great event!!!
And just like that, another successful Trivia Nigh And just like that, another successful Trivia Night!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Sips and Sniffs Trvia Night at Tres Rojas Winery! Our hearts were warmed by the amount of support and participation. The night was filled with dogs, laughs, trivia, friends, and lots of wine (of course)!

A huge thank you to Tres Rojas Winery for donating the space for us to have this amazing event! 🍷

Congrats to the winning teams
🥇Golden Double Fisters 
🥈Can’t Hold Our Licker
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Congratulations to Indy-pendence Service Dogs stud Congratulations to Indy-pendence Service Dogs student trainers for passing their level 1 public access test! This gives them more access to work in a public setting with PGI dogs ❤️🐾

We can’t do what we do without our volunteers and student trainers at ISU and Bradley! 
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Our service dogs had an incredible training day at Our service dogs had an incredible training day at OSF Innovation Jump Simulation!
They practiced working in realistic hospital rooms, office visit scenarios, and even the waiting room—gaining valuable experience to prepare them for work in the medical field.

A huge thank you to the amazing staff for welcoming us and creating such a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Our dogs (and handlers!) walked away more confident and ready for real-world situations.

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Trivia Night is Back and lTS THIS WEEKEND!!! Afte Trivia Night is Back and lTS THIS WEEKEND!!!

After a packed house in 2024, we are doing it again- and you’re invited! Join us for a night of fun, friends, and fundraising for Paws Giving Independences Trivia Night at the beautiful Tres Rojas Winery! 

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm 
📍Location: Tres Rojas Winery 
1774 E Cruger Rd
Washington, IL  61571
United States

🎟️ Tickets: $20/person or $140/table of 8
🍔 Food Truck: Highway Heartburn

RSVP LINK: https://givingindependence.org/product/sip-and-sniffs/? 

Space is limited so don’t wait and buy your tickets today!!

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors: 
🍷 Tres Rojas Winery 
🏦 CEFCU
❓Twin City Trivia 

Let’s raise our glass, test our smarts, and support an incredible cause. See you there 🐕‍🦺❤️🦮
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We Need Your Help! 🐾💙 Our Helping Paws serv We Need Your Help! 🐾💙

Our Helping Paws service dog training program at Logan Correctional Center is in need of box fans to keep our hardworking pups cool! As temperatures rise, we want to ensure they stay safe and comfortable while they train to change lives.

You can help by donating a fan directly from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UW0EGBE491IE?ref_=wl_share

Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our future service dogs. 🐶❄️ #HelpingPaws #CoolPups #SupportServiceDogs idoc_illinois
Congratulations!! Congratulations to our newest Congratulations!! 

Congratulations to our newest student trainer at Wags for Mags for successfully completing their testing and certification to work with our dogs in vest❤️🐾

Thank you for being apart of PGIs mission to saving a life to change a life! 
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Today’s the day, Caterpillar employees! In celeb Today’s the day, Caterpillar employees!
In celebration of the Caterpillar Centennial, the Caterpillar Foundation is now offering a 10:1 match for donations through their Matching Gifts Program—while funds last!

From April 21–May 2, gifts from current global employees to eligible organizations like Paws Giving Independence NFP can be matched up to TEN TIMES!
The match caps at $10 million, so don’t wait to make your impact! So don’t wait! 

Donate here ➡️ https://givingindependence.org/about-us/donations/
Match info 💛 https://ow.ly/qwB350VBa11

Let’s make this moment count—every gift matters 10x more today!
Get ready, Caterpillar employees! Starting TOMORR Get ready, Caterpillar employees!

Starting TOMORROW, in honor of the Caterpillar Centennial Celebration, the #CaterpillarFoundation is offering a limited-time 10:1 match through their Matching Gifts Program—while funds last!

From April 21 to May 2, donations from current global employees to eligible organizations like Paws Giving Independence NFP can be matched at 10x the amount!

The match is capped at $10 million, so don’t wait!

Donate here ➡️ https://givingindependence.org/about-us/donations/

Match details 💛 https://ow.ly/qwB350VBa11

Help us make the most of this incredible opportunity!
Hoppy Bunny Day! 🐰🐾 Everyone at PGI hopes y Hoppy Bunny Day! 🐰🐾

Everyone at PGI hopes you have a great day! Comment any fun activities you did today! 
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In honor of the Caterpillar Centennial Celebration In honor of the Caterpillar Centennial Celebration, the Caterpillar Foundation will provide a limited-time 10:1 match through their Matching Gifts Program while funds last! 

This special match is for current global employee gifts paid directly to eligible organizations, like the Paws Giving Independence NFP, and submitted for a match from April 21 – May 2, 2025. The match caps out at $10 million, so act fast!

Donate here ➡️: https://givingindependence.org/about-us/donations/

Match info here 💛: https://ow.ly/qwB350VBa11
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