⚠️ PROGRAM FULL FOR 2026 — Not accepting new applicants. Interested in a dog? Text Norma: 407-506-3818

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Puppy raisers and training assistants are the backbone of our program. We can't do this without you.

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Wanted: Puppy Raisers & Training Assistants

Your time directly helps a veteran receive a trained service dog at no cost to them. Veterans are never charged for our services.

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📋 Volunteer Brochure — Pawsitive Action Service Dogs

📞 803-792-9509 🌐 www.pawsitiveaction.org 📧 pawsitiveaction@gmail.com 📍 P.O. Box 1622, York, SC 29745

We Cannot Do This Without You!

  • Attend training classes
  • Socialize a pup in public
  • Keep a pup for a day, week, or month
  • Puppies 12 weeks – 7 months old
  • Our dogs are FREE to qualified veterans
  • Your family can make a difference

About the Program

  • Classes in York, SC and surrounding areas
  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit · EIN 27-3425182
  • Veterans are NEVER charged for our services
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  • Please donate — veterans need your help

Policies & Responsibilities

📅 Wednesdays & Saturdays · 2:15 – 3:30 PM
📍 Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church
1184 North Shiloh Rd., York SC
★ New Classes Starting Soon!
  • Attend classes once a week and meet dogs in public, assisting with socialization and daily-life exposure.
  • Foster a pup for a weekend or up to 3 months — this help is desperately needed.
  • Must attend 6 classes and 2 public outings before taking a puppy/dog home unsupervised.
  • Puppies in training are 12 weeks to 10 months old. Paired with veterans at 7–10 months.
  • Our pups are SC-permitted service dogs in training — allowed to go EVERYWHERE with you.
  • You'll learn house training, doorbell ringing to go outside, and PASD standard commands.
  • Pups are crate trained — never kenneled more than 4 hours daytime without a potty break.
  • Dog food available at a discount: $45.00 for 40 lbs.
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