Donation
Calling All Paws! Every Gift Of Any Amount Makes A Difference!
ONE-TIME DONATION(opens in a new tab)MONTHLY DONATION(opens in a new tab)
Choose the amount that works best for you or join as a monthly supporter! Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
$60
Only $5/Month
Provide food and supplies to a litter of newborn puppies.
$120
Only $10/Month
Provide a gentle leader collar and blue coat/pack for a dog in training.
$240
Only $20/Month
The Hortman Heroes Fund
“Our parents deeply treasured their relationship with Helping Paws, and we are so honored to preserve their legacy through The Hortman Heroes Fund,“ says Mark and Melissa Hortman’s children, Sophie and Colin Hortman. “We want to extend our gratitude to all those who were moved by their story and contributed to Helping Paws. Our family is committed to the work that Helping Paws is doing, and we look forward to the positive impact that this fund will have in providing healing and support for veterans and first responders.”
Other Ways To Donate:
Corporate Sponsorship
Doing good is good business. Corporate sponsors help Helping Paws place life-changing Assistance Dogs with people who need them—while engaging employees and stakeholders through meaningful, values-driven impact.
Event Sponsorship
Ready to put your best paw forward? Helping Paws hosts multiple fundraising events each year and could connect thousands of passionate donors to your business. The money raised at these events directly supports our program.
Legacy and Planned Giving
Support Helping Paws through wills and bequests, gifts of stock, donor-advised funds, or IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)—flexible options that may offer tax advantages and long-term impact.
Employee Giving
Many companies offer annual payroll giving programs that let employees support charities through recurring deductions, providing a simple, meaningful, and consistent way to give across various platforms
For more information, email Luis Ventura(opens in a new tab)
Dog Tribute Board Tags
Honor a Helping Paws assistance dog or your own companion dog with an engraved tag on the Helping Paws Tribute Board. Tags may be purchased for your own dog or as a gift. Each tag can be personalized.
For more information, click here: Dog Tribute(opens in a new tab)
Pen Pals Program
Sponsor a Helping Paws dog in training today by joining the Pen Pals Program or purchasing needed items from their wishlist—giving them the tools they need to succeed every step of the way.
For more information, click here Pen Pals Program(opens in a new tab)
Amazon Wishlist
Support Helping Paws by purchasing much-needed supplies from our Amazon Wishlist! From toys and treats to essential training supplies, your generosity helps us care for and train future Assistance Dogs.
For more information, click here: Wishlist
Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct
Support Helping Paws with every eligible Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct purchase! Simply use Helping Paws Clinic ID J8ZCM when creating your account, and a portion of your purchases will benefit Helping Paws at no extra cost.
For more information, click here Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct(opens in a new tab)
A Community Supporting Helping Paws
Join the Blue Coat Circle! Training and matching an Assistance Dog takes about 2½ years, requires thousands of volunteer hours and an investment of about $40,000. By being a donor, you directly support Helping Paws Assistance Dogs, who ultimately bring improved quality of life, companionship and peace of mind to those in need.
This includes:
- Training 175+ volunteers who donate 95,000 hours each year
- Veterinarian bills and other expenses associated with the dogs
- Lifetime of support to our Graduate Partnerships
The Blue Coat Circle is our donor appreciation program that allows us to express our deep gratitude for your support while highlighting the impact of our Assistance Dogs. This new program is designed to showcase how your donations fund our entire program: from breeding to volunteer training to Graduate placement and follow up care. For more information, click here.
