20 Moments of 2020

2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most tragic and difficult years in modern history.  Covid19 has taken 343,000 lives from the US alone.  Thousands of people are at home, isolated while they wait for vaccines to be distributed.  Many businesses and non-profits simply couldn’t survive.  Here at PAD, donations decreased by more than 50%.  But through the darkest times we were constantly reminded why our work is so utterly important.

Join us while we highlight 20 Remarkable Moments of 2020!

  • PAD Gracie, bred by PAD, was placed at Doe Run Elementary School as a Facility Dog
  • Project 2 Heal PAD Jasmine transferred from her Puppy Raiser to her partner Alex
  • PAD signed the lease on a 3,000 sq ft training center

  • PAD Skye transferred from her Puppy Raiser to her partner Joy
  • Sarah & PAD Mushu passed their Public Access Test
  • Rebecca was matched with her companion Sunshine
  • Project 2 Heal PAD Esther transferred from her Puppy Raiser to her partner, Jenny
  • PAD Jedi began his ESA partnership

  • PAD Confetti began her ESA partnership
  • PAD Ivy, was placed at Baron Elementary School as a Facility Dog
  • Emerson Dog PAD Kiah transferred from her Puppy Raiser to her partner Kathy
  • Tommy was matched with his future Hearing Dog Quest
  • PAD Vader transitioned from the Puppy Program to the Owner Training program
  • Stacy was matched with her Assistance Dog Owen

  • Will was matched with his Assistance Dog, Thea
  • Project 2 Heal PAD Apollo, was placed at Manheim Central Middle School as a Facility Dog
  • Claire received her assistance dog, Project 2 Heal PAD Honey
  • PAD got a vehicle!
  • Susan and PAD Jango were matched
  • Project 2 Heal PAD Valor began his ESA partnership

“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” –

Josiyah Martin

Donate today to change a life!

Isaac’s Community Night Fundraiser!

On 6/1/16, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli (Lititz location) will host a fundraiser to aid Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA. Bring your family and friends to enjoy great food, while supporting PAD! Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total cost of your meal will go directly toward the the training and care of Phoenix Assistance Dogs’ in training! Each Assistance Dog costs $20,000 to train but PAD only charges the disabled partner $1,000! Help us by dining out with the flier below!

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Team Training 2016!

Now, PAD Marcus (Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever cross bred by PAD) and PAD Fisher (Labradoodle, bred and donated by breeder Goode Life Poodles) are preparing for their forever partners! They are both matched with young women in manual wheelchairs, who will begin Team Training on August 1st, 2016!

<They will spend the next 4 months in Advanced Training, mastering tasks such as: retrieving items, opening doors, pulling manual wheelchairs, bracing transfers and so much more.  We are working hard every day to train these tasks, including tasks in their required, specialized mobility harnesses <http://boldleaddesigns.com/shop/mobility-support-harness-for-brace-and-balance-stability-assistance/ and must learn to work in these incredible harnesses.  No other harness is made with the canine body in mind!

<Additional costs are retrieving items, training treats, training outings, and most costly – Team Training!  Each partner receives a placement kit with dog food, monthly preventative medications, grooming gear, and leashes, treat bag, toys, and SO much more!

We have applied for numerous grants but Advanced Training and Team Training must be funded NOW for Marcus and Fisher to be ready for their partners!  Your donation will directly fund the final phase of training and placement for these 2 incredible dogs!

Your donation will directly support our need to cover their final phase of training, and Team Training!  Some ways your support will help:

  • $10 1 bag of high quality training treats
  • $15 1 bottle of ear cleaner

  • $25 1 month Flea & Tick Prevention

  • $30 1 treat bag

  • $35 1 month Heartworm Prevention

  • $60 1 month of high quality dog food

  •  $500 1 mobility support harness

You can donate directly via PayPal via the link on our homepage, or through Razoo!

When Action Meets Compassion, Lives change.

Updates: PAD Nantucket and Athena began working with their partners in March and April 2016.  They are making a huge difference in their lives every day for them.  PAD Nantucket is working with a young man with prolonged, complex depression.  PAD Athena is working with a young man with Autism.  They are living in Reading, PA and Atlantic City, NJ!