Phoenix Assistance Dogs

Phoenix Assistance Dogs We are a community based program that locates raises and trains puppies to become assistance dogs for individuals with a broad range of disabilities.

PAD also has a unique Owner Training program. a community based program that locates raises and trains puppies to become assistance dogs for individuals with a broad range of disabilities.

Adoptable Pet!Crumb is a one year old, male, Goldendoodle, that is available to adopt as a pet. He is approximately 30 ...
01/02/2026

Adoptable Pet!

Crumb is a one year old, male, Goldendoodle, that is available to adopt as a pet. He is approximately 30 lbs. He is a small doodle but not mini.

Crumb is being placed as a pet because he struggles to adjust to new environments. Crumb gets along very well with other dogs, on and off leash. He is affectionate and outgoing. He loves to play, and learn.

He has had an introduction to many cues such as sit, down, stand, come, wait, up, load, off, stay and leave it, walks nicely on a leash, is doing great with potty training. He uses a crate to be left alone and is very good in it.

He is up to date on his vaccinations and intact. Crumb would thrive in a home that wanted to do agility, rally, obedience or nose work.

He will come with a Go Home Bag full of chews, treats, toys, a collar, leash, and a Zoom private lesson valued at $150. There is a $2,500 adoption fee for Crumb.

To apply for him, please fill out the form here and note that you’re interested in Crumb: https://forms.gle/rkwvjGWsTT47jhVs7

Text 717-669-3396 or email [email protected]
Kennel: 17432
Non profit: 27-1914137

At Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA, there’s more than one way to make a difference—and we’ll help you find the rol...
01/01/2026

At Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA, there’s more than one way to make a difference—and we’ll help you find the role that fits your life, schedule, and interests.

Volunteer commitments can be flexible and meaningful, including:

🐶 Day-by-day: Help socialize young puppies
🏡 Week-to-week: Open your home as a puppy sitter
🌱 3 months: Start a puppy on their first skills as a Puppy Starter
🐕‍🦺 18–22 months: Raise a future service dog from start to finish
♾️ 2+ years: Breeder Care Takers house the dog with the opportunity to adopt the dog when it retires

You can choose one role or combine opportunities as your availability allows. No prior experience is required—we provide training, guidance, and ongoing support every step of the way.

📅 When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: 55 New Street, Ephrata, PA

Interested in learning more?
📧 Email us at [email protected]

💬 Or send us a message right here on Facebook

Join a program where every volunteer matters—and every role helps dogs change lives. 💙🐾

As we close the chapter on 2025, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and feel incredibly grateful for what this yea...
01/01/2026

As we close the chapter on 2025, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and feel incredibly grateful for what this year brought to Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA.

This past year was shaped by commitment, growth, and a community that continued to show up—day after day—for our dogs and for the people whose lives they will change.

A look at 2025 by the numbers:

17 teams reached certification, a meaningful milestone that represents months (and often years) of dedication and hard work.

44 Puppy Raisers, Breeder Caretakers, and Puppy Starters actively supported dogs throughout their training journeys.

We welcomed 3 new litters of puppies, thanks to the care and dedication of our Whelping Team and Young Puppy Volunteers.

Our Puppy Sitters provided an incredible 331 days of care, offering consistency, stability, and love at every stage.

Our in-person volunteer trainers donated 240 hours of private lessons and 120 hours of group lessons, while our virtual trainer contributed 105 hours of one-on-one training, expanding access and support for teams wherever they were.

And these numbers only begin to tell the story. Behind each one are early mornings, late nights, changed plans, extra miles driven, problem-solving on the fly, and hearts fully invested in doing what’s best for each dog.

To our volunteers, donors, supporters, and community partners: thank you. Nothing we accomplished in 2025 would have been possible without your belief in our mission and your willingness to show up in meaningful ways.

We are deeply proud to be part of a community that works hard, cares deeply, and believes in the power of dogs to change lives.

Here’s to everything we built together in 2025—and to all the possibilities waiting for us in 2026.

🎄🦅 The Philly Philly litter is 3 weeks old today! 🦅🎄Eyes are open, personalities are poppin, and this crew is officially...
12/23/2025

🎄🦅 The Philly Philly litter is 3 weeks old today! 🦅🎄

Eyes are open, personalities are poppin, and this crew is officially waddling around like they own the place (very on brand for Philadelphia). From nice-list Santa hats (Rocky, Hoagie, Wawa & Mummer) to full naughty-list energy (Jawn & Gritty), these pups are already showing heart, grit, and just the right amount of chaos.

As these babies grow, so does our need for amazing humans to help raise the next generation of service dogs

✨ Interested in becoming a:�• Puppy Sitter�• Puppy Starter�• Puppy Raiser�• Breeder Caretaker

📅 Next Volunteer Orientation�🗓 Tuesday, January 13�⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM�📍 Ephrata
📧 Email [email protected] for full details and to RSVP.

Three weeks down, a lifetime of impact ahead.
�Fly pups fly

Adopted Pet!Prosciutto is a 6 month old, male, Goldendoodle, that is available to adopt as a pet. Prosciutto (or Sciutt...
12/14/2025

Adopted Pet!

Prosciutto is a 6 month old, male, Goldendoodle, that is available to adopt as a pet.

Prosciutto (or Sciutto as his trainer calls him) is being placed as a pet because he has shown resource guarding. Sciutto gets along very well with other dogs, on and off leash, unless food is present. He is extremely affectionate and laid back. He is happy to snuggle on the sofa and loves to train.

He has a significant amount of training including sit, down, stand, come, heel, wait, up, load, off, stay and leave it, walks nicely on a leash, is doing great with potty training. He uses a crate to be left alone and is very good in it.

He is up to date on his vaccinations and intact. Sciutto would thrive in a home that wanted to do agility, rally, obedience or nose work.

He will come with a Go Home Bag full of chews, treats, toys, a collar, leash, and a Zoom private lesson valued at $150. There is a $2,500 adoption fee for Sciutto.

To apply for him, please fill out the form here and note that you’re interested in Sciutto:

https://forms.gle/rkwvjGWsTT47jhVs7

Text 717-669-3396 or email [email protected]
Kennel: 17432
Non profit: 27-1914137

Pending Pet!Nile is a 17 month old, male, Standard Poodle, that is available to adopt as a pet. Nile is being placed as...
12/07/2025

Pending Pet!

Nile is a 17 month old, male, Standard Poodle, that is available to adopt as a pet.

Nile is being placed as a pet because he is too vocal for service dog work. Around the house and yard Nile is not a vocal dog. His problematic barking only occurs under the pressure of public. Nile is extremely affectionate and truly loves everyone he meets, dogs and cats alike and he is fantastic with children.

He has a significant amount of training including sit, down, stand, come, heel, wait, up, load, off, stay and leave it, walks nicely on a leash, is potty trained. He doesn’t need a crate to be left alone. He has additional training for advanced cues, too!

He is up to date on his vaccinations and neutered. Nile would thrive in a home that wanted to do agility, rally, obedience or nose work. He would be a fantastic starter dog for a youngster interested in AKC or a senior that needs a walking companion already trained.

He will come with a Go Home Bag full of chews, treats, toys, a collar, leash, and a Zoom private lesson valued at $150. There is a $2,500 adoption fee for Nile.

To apply for him, please fill out the form here and note that you’re interested in Nile:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11gYjcOvN9oDx98S6sgZtiTimJCWcNLXSMP7RFqD9muw/viewform?edit_requested=true

Text 717-669-3396 or email [email protected]
Kennel: 17432
Non profit: 27-1914137

🎄✨ PAD is part of Christmas Tree Lane! ✨🎄Come see our Phoenix Assistance Dogs tree at Penn Medicine Park, where more tha...
12/07/2025

🎄✨ PAD is part of Christmas Tree Lane! ✨🎄

Come see our Phoenix Assistance Dogs tree at Penn Medicine Park, where more than 100 decorated trees support local nonprofits. Voting helps PAD continue training life-changing service dogs, and you can vote in person OR online from anywhere using our QR code or link below.

🔗 Vote here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLGTE37VKQ204/checkout/UFPPV4Y7DSFIM4RRBJ7EXXHP?src=webqr

📍 Christmas Tree Lane — Penn Medicine Park🗓️ Open nightly through Dec. 23
⏰ Hours:• Sun–Thurs: 5:30–9 PM• Fri & Sat: 5:30–10 PM💲 FREE admission | Walk-through

A huge thank you to our tree sponsor, J&J Heating and Cooling, for helping PAD shine bright this season.

Thank you for supporting our future service dogs: one vote at a time.

Happy International Volunteer Day! Today, we pause to celebrate something truly extraordinary… YOU.PAD doesn’t run on lu...
12/05/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day!

Today, we pause to celebrate something truly extraordinary… YOU.

PAD doesn’t run on luck, convenience, or ease. It runs on hearts, dedication, time, late-night puppy potty breaks, early morning training sessions, and people who choose compassion over comfort.

And every single one of you who volunteers with PAD is part of something bigger than any one dog, one person, or one moment.

✨ To our Young Puppy Volunteers: you show up ready to learn, ready to help, and ready to shape the next generation of service dog handlers and advocates. Your energy and kindness matter more than you know.

✨ To our Puppy Sitters: thank you for being flexible, dependable, and always willing to step in when the village needs backup. You make sure no dog and no human ever does this alone.

✨ To our Puppy Starters: you build the foundation: resilience, confidence, socialization, and neutrality. You are the first chapter in each dog’s life-changing story.

✨ To our Puppy Raisers: you give your home, your routine, your love, and yes — your heart. What you do is not easy, but it is powerful. You raise a dog so someone else can have independence, dignity, and hope.

✨ And to every volunteer behind the scenes, transporters, event helpers, photographers, auction supporters, donors, supply organizers, laundry heroes, and late night problem solvers…you are the definition of impact.

And on International Volunteer Day, it matters to say this clearly:

Every single staff member at PAD is a volunteer.
No salaries. No paid hours. No timecards. Just passion, purpose, and a belief that we can make the world better — one dog, one family, one team at a time.

🐕‍🦺 PAD exists because you show up.
And because of you, futures change. Lives become more accessible. Confidence grows. And love in the form of a trained service dog becomes freedom.

Today, and every day: Thank you. For your time. Your patience. Your compassion. Your belief in this mission. And for being the heartbeat of PAD.

Happy International Volunteer Day, PAD family.

We couldn’t do any of this without you.

We are so grateful to have been chosen as Lancaster Young Professionals (LYP) charity of the year and had a wonderful ti...
12/04/2025

We are so grateful to have been chosen as Lancaster Young Professionals (LYP) charity of the year and had a wonderful time at their End of the Year Party at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse.

We received a donation of $500 to go toward the cost of future service dogs and couldn’t be more honored!

If you’re local check out their website for future events at LYP.org

This Giving Tuesday, our tiniest future assistance and facility dogs are counting on you! If you’d like to support the p...
12/03/2025

This Giving Tuesday, our tiniest future assistance and facility dogs are counting on you!

If you’d like to support the puppies growing up in the PAD nursery right now:

✨ $20 helps provide early enrichment and socialization tools — the foundation of every confident future service dog.
✨ $15 helps cover critical early veterinary care, ensuring each pup gets the healthiest start possible.

Every dollar helps a wiggly little PAD pup grow into a steady, skilled partner who will one day change someone’s life — whether supporting an individual with a disability, working in a school, or comforting a community as a facility dog.

Thank you for giving hope, independence, and a brighter future to the teams we serve.

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PayPal: [email protected]
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🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉As a way to say THANK YOU & to end 2025, we’re celebrating with an amazing giveaway to help you and y...
12/01/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
As a way to say THANK YOU & to end 2025, we’re celebrating with an amazing giveaway to help you and your furry friend stay happy, healthy, and stylish! Thanks to our partner LubriSynHA who provided us with these amazing giveaway products!
One lucky winner will score this epic prize pack:
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