At Paws With A Cause® (PAWS), we believe the partnership of a dog can change everything. For more than 45 years, that belief has guided us from a small grassroots effort in West Michigan into a nationwide mission that’s changed thousands of lives. Today, our work reaches far beyond training assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Facility dogs now support professionals in schools, hospitals, and community spaces, while our Visiting PAWS therapy dog teams bring comfort and connection to people wherever they go.
This year, we’re stepping into an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed brand and an updated mission focused on transforming lives and strengthening communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs, PAWS is preparing for the future. That means investing in our people, our programs, and the spaces that make this life-changing work possible, starting with the transformation of our national headquarters into a welcoming, innovative hub designed to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
Come Explore, Play, & Celebrate With Us
Before we get back to the important work of changing lives, we’re opening our doors for our community to celebrate with us. We hope you’ll join us for one of our Community Open Houses at our newly renovated national headquarters (4646 Division Ave, Wayland, Michigan 49348):
- Wednesday, November 6 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
These free, family-friendly events are open to everyone. Whether you’ve supported PAWS for years, partnered with us as a business, volunteered your time, or simply love dogs and believe in the power of community, we’d love to welcome you and show you what’s next. RSVP by visiting our event calendar here!
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Guided behind-the-scenes tours of the new facility with opportunities to see training demonstrations and meet PAWS dogs in action.
- Interactive experiences for all ages, including games, activities, giveaways, and learning opportunities about how working dogs transform lives.
- Food and refreshments to enjoy as you explore.
- Opportunities to connect with the PAWS team and learn how you, your family, or your business can get involved.
An Investment in the Future
This transformation marks the next chapter for PAWS. It is a bold, $10 million investment in our mission, made possible by the generosity of supporters through the Embrace the Journey Campaign. Over the past year, we’ve reimagined our home from the ground up, all to meet the growing demand for working dogs and amplify the impact of every partnership we create.
Every part of the new facility was designed with purpose. New veterinary care spaces ensure each dog receives the highest quality care on-site. Updated puppy and breeding areas give future working dogs the best
possible start. A modern training center now mirrors the real-world environments our dogs will navigate, and a new canine village offers expanded, enriching housing for more dogs in training than ever before.
We can’t wait for you to explore these new spaces and celebrate this milestone with us. Together, we’re building a future where partnerships with working dogs transform lives and strengthen communities—one wagging tail at a time.
Visit our website to learn more and RSVP at: https://pawswithacause.org/
