Paws Giving Independence NFP

09/18/2025

School is back in session!!

School is back in session and PGI facility dogs are already loving having all of their students and staff back at school📚🐾

Our facility dogs are wonderful additions to their schools and centers they attend!

Photoed dogs- Marshall, Gabby, Bruno, Lily
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09/17/2025

Did you know September is National Service Dog Month?!

This month is devoted to raising awareness as well as showing gratitude for the amazing work service animals and service dogs in training do each and every day!

PGI Mission
“ The objective of PGI is to train service dogs to assist people with a variety of different disabilities while providing support to encourage independence. PGI educates the public about the benefits of service dogs and encourages animal rescue by obtaining some of our animals from shelters and rescue groups”

Together we can make a difference one paw at a time❤️🐾

Pictured dogs- Corduroy, Pepper, Mojo, Auggie, Pax, Zeke
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09/16/2025

If you are looking for a sweet book about puppy raising check out the new book by our very own puppy raiser Bobbie Brown. Available now on Amazon.

09/16/2025

SAVE THE DATE, Mark your calendars! 🍔

Come join us September 30th at Red Robin in East Peoria for a tasty fundraiser! 20% of all food sales will go directly to our organization. Simply show the flyer or mention the fundraiser to your server! For online carry-out orders, follow the instructions on the second page or the flyer! See you there! 🐾
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09/14/2025

💙 A huge thank you to Heather, Kevin, and Ellie for their incredible generosity!

In memory of a very special pup, Chata, who once found her way to Heather after a long stay at animal control, they chose to honor her by purchasing 23 kennels for our prison-based puppy training program. These kennels will make a huge difference for our dogs and the handlers who care for them every day.

We are so touched by the love behind this gift and grateful for the lasting impact it will have. 🐾

09/13/2025

From tiny paws to life-changing partner. 🐾✨
Every service dog’s journey is made possible by our incredible volunteers, donors, and community support. Thank you for helping us change lives!

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09/12/2025

Car rides are not only fun for our pups, but an important environment to be comfortable in! Our service pups in training learn how to safely get in and out of the car, as well as be comfortable in the car! The car is a simple, yet very important environment our dogs must be familiar with in order to help working teams accomplish everyday activities! 🚗🐾
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09/11/2025

09/11/2025

🐾 Help Us Reach Our Goal! 🐾

Our prison program is in need of 20 dog kennels so the dogs in training have a safe and comfortable space. These kennels are an essential part of helping our dogs learn, rest, and grow into the incredible service dogs they are meant to be.

We’re asking for donations of new or gently used large dog kennels to help us reach our goal of 20 donated kennels. Every kennel gets us one step closer to providing the best care for these hardworking pups! (Ideal Wire Kennel size 42in or 46in)

📩 Message us if you can help or would like more details.

💙 Thank you for supporting our program and the amazing dogs changing lives!

Donate off Amazon right to our helping paws program:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UW0EGBE491IE?ref_=wl_share

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09/11/2025

Happy National Honey Month! 🍯 We're celebrating with our sweet girl, Honey all month long! 🐾

We're proud to sponsor Honey's journey through Paws Giving Independence NFP, where every new day brings her closer to becoming a life-changing companion for someone in need.

And what better way to mark the occasion than with our Honey Jalapeño Hummus? It’s the perfect snack for celebrating our favorite pup. 💚

09/10/2025

Our facility dogs are a wonderful addition to their schools or centers.

09/09/2025

Become a sponsor today! 🦮🐾

Look at all our new puppies! With your generous donation, you can help pay for crucial vaccines during the puppy stage, any training equipment needed such as a mobility harness, and much more to support the success of the dog in training.

Our mission is “Saving a life to change a life” and with your help we can help change so many more lives. Please consider sponsoring one of our brand new pups and watch them grow into a successful working dog! ❤️ 🐕‍🦺

If you are interested in sponsoring a PGI dog or knowing more, follow the link below!
Link- https://givingindependence.org/sponsor-a-dog/
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