Helping Paws of Minnesota

Special Matching Opportunity
Thanks to Eide Bailly, we’ll match $5,000 for every dollar raised from new contributions between November 1 and December 31. This means your $5 gift will effectively become $10! Join hundreds of donors who believe in the life-changing impact of service dogs.

Helping Paws has been changing lives for over 35 years by training and placing service dogs with individuals with physical disabilities, veterans and first responders with PTSD, and facility dogs with hospitals, mental health professionals, and courthouses. Our service dogs increase independence, improve quality of life, and provide essential companionship.

In May 2024, we launched our "More Dogs, More Impact" campaign with a bold goal: to triple the number of service dogs we place by 2027. To achieve this, we aim to raise $650,000, covering three years of expansion costs. So far, with tremendous support, we’ve raised over $350,000. As we anticipate more puppies before 2025, your support is crucial to ensure each puppy receives the best possible training and care.

What can your additional gift help us achieve by December 31?

• Support Our Puppy Raisers and Staff
• Eliminate Barriers for Foster Home Trainers: Your contributions can provide essentials like food, toys, and vaccinations for all our puppies and dogs.
• Fund Key Program Roles: Contributions will support vital roles, including our Vet Tech, Trainers, Behavior Specialists, and Breeding Coordinator. We can’t place more dogs without this dedicated team!

Exclusive Donor Recognition
As a special incentive, gifts of $1,000 or more will allow you to create a custom dog tag, displayed on the MDMI Celebration Wall at our Hemak Training Center.

For those interested in making a gift by check or stock transfer, please reach out to us with your pledge amount by December 31. Contact Barb for more information.

Whether you’re a returning supporter or just discovering the transformative work we do, we’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us. Together, we can make "More Dogs, More Impact" a reality.

Photos courtesy of Harlow McPherson