Phoenix Assistance Dogs

12/26/2024

Will we see you? Email or message us with any questions !

12/19/2024

Come to orientation to learn about volunteering with PAD! Email or message us for details!

12/18/2024

12/16/2024

Do you have a disability? Do you think you would benefit from a service dog? Consider owner training with PAD!

You can use a dog you have or get a dog through us!!

12/12/2024

Quilt Fundraiser

Help us cover our veterinary and grooming bills with our quilt fundraiser! One of our incredible supporters donated a handmade, amazing quilt to our organization.

The quilt is 31” x 33”. You can use it as a throw quilt, wall hanging, or adorable baby quilt!

Raffle tickets:
1 for $5
5 for $20 (1 free ticket)
15 for $50 (5 free tickets!)

The winning ticket will be drawn on New Years Eve at 9 pm 🍾🎉

Tickets can be purchased the following ways:

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: -zoccola
Check: PAD 547 Wood View Dr., Lititz, Pa 17543 (Send us a message so we know you mailed a check!)

**When you are buying your tickets, you must leave a note when paying including the following information: quilt raffle, your email address & phone number**

Please share!!

12/12/2024

https://padcentral.org/puppy-raiser/

Email us with questions!

12/07/2024

Earlier this year PAD Gibbs was nominated for an American Kennel Club ACE (Award for Canine Excellence) award in the Uniform Police Division. While he did not win, he was a finalist for the award. As a result he will have a segment in the awards show which will air on ESPN 2. Below are the details for the segment!

The 2024 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence" will be airing December 15th on ESPN 2 at 6PM ET.

12/04/2024

Sarah is a trainer with PAD and has her own service dog Mushu! Read what she has to say:
"Mushu is a 6 year old working service dog that was owner-trained for mobility assistance. He provides counterbalance, forward momentum, picks up dropped items, and supports me when standing up from a sitting position for a connective tissue disorder and will provide DPT for a cardiac condition. His sunny personality is a hit with everyone he meets. I am so lucky PAD has a puppy raise to owner train program, otherwise I would have never found my best friend! Support to PAD directly helps dogs like Mushu and partners like me who needed more surety before committing to adopting a dog to train."

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St STE 28 Ephrata, PA 17522

Pictured is PAD Mushu, an apricot labradoodle.

12/04/2024

Sawsan wrote:
"Every day, Malik empowers me to navigate the world with independence, confidence, and a sense of security I never thought possible.

Malik isn’t just my companion; he is my lifeline. Whether it’s assisting with physical tasks, providing emotional support, or alerting me to potential challenges, he makes life’s hurdles a little easier to overcome.

Because of Malik, I’ve been able to understand my body and migraines to a level that has shocked me, picks things up off the floor for me removing anxiety I didn’t know I had, alerts me when I’m stressed and need to reset, and has taught me patience in areas I needed improvement. He reminds me daily of the power of unconditional love and the importance of accessibility for all.

As we celebrate the spirit of giving today, I encourage you to support organizations like PAD that make life-changing partnerships like mine possible. Together, we can help others experience the life-changing impact of a service dog."

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St STE 28 Ephrata, PA 17522

Picture is Sawsan and PAD Malik, a cream goldendoodle.

12/03/2024

Terri is our virtual trainer who is currently raising PAD Taro! Here is her testimony:
PAD Taro is considered a program dog, who will be matched with a partner soon. As he starts in advanced training, he will learn tasks specific to his partner’s needs - if mobility support is needed, he will learn to work in a special harness; if his partner has limited range of motion, he will learn to release items he retrieves on cue directly to their hand.
My family is enjoying raising and training him, knowing that he and his tasks will support his partner to have more independence along with his companionship.

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St STE 28 Ephrata, PA 17522

Pictured is PAD Taro, a merle goldendoodle.

12/03/2024

Megan says: "Susannah and I are training with Phoenix Assistance Dogs as an owner training team Susannah is training to help me successfully wake up in the mornings and support various disabilities. Her training will allow me to be confidently independent and pursue great opportunities away from home without needing a human companion for assistance and support. We are so thankful for PAD and all the help they have given us through this training process!"

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St STE28 Ephrata, PA 17522

Picture is PAD Susannah, an English Setter!

12/03/2024

"Our family had been looking for a service dog option we could afford for years until we met Linzey at the Abilities Expo. Getting Crumpet from PAD and doing owner training has been such a great experience for our family! We love the PAD trainers and they are so patient and positive in helping us learn to train Crumpet to meet our son’s needs." - Kristen

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St STE 28 Ephrata, PA 17522

12/03/2024

"Tukka and I are owner training through Phoenix Assistance Dogs. She is training for medical alert and learning tasks to support multiple disabilities. Working with the knowledgeable support team and the encouragement by our PAD family has been great!" -Jenn Rissler.

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St, STE 28, Ephrata, PA 17522

Picture is PAD Tukka, a yellow Labrador Retriever.

12/03/2024

Miley is owner training PAD Aspen through us! Here is what she has to say: "PAD is absolutely amazing! With the help of Aspen I have been able to do so many things I could've never done without her! Everyone is so supportive and so helpful with training. Training a service dog is such an intimidating idea but with all their help it's not nearly as scary! I'm so thankful for all the help so far with Aspen and that they gave me the opportunity to have her."

Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St, STE 28 Ephrata, PA 17522

Pictured is PAD Aspen, a black goldendoodle.

12/03/2024

Ina, a breeder caretaker with us, says: “Learning to be a PAD puppy raiser has been an adventure! The support and expertise of the trainers is terrific and having a front row seat to the puppies’ progress is a privilege 💗
It takes an almost incalculable amount of food, treats, chews, training, practice and affection to grow an assistance dog - please donate today!”

Payapl: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: 55 New St, STE 28 Ephrata, PA 17522

Pictured is PAD Julia, a mini apricot goldendoodle! Julia is expecting her first litter of puppies, today! Follow her page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/e7yPU2AG4712qZU7/

12/03/2024

Happy ! It costs $15,000 to train ONE assistance dog. Our goal is to raise $2,500 - to represent the small fee we charge recipients for their assistance dog. Follow along throughout the day to hear testimonials from our teams!

PAD Granola and PAD Molly are here to say how much they appreciate each donation that comes in. Costs go toward facility rental, training costs, supplies, treats, grooming, vet care & more! Each $1 goes a long way!

Consider donating today!
Paypal: [email protected]
Venmo: linzey-zoccola
Check: mailed to 55 New St. STE 28. Ephrata, PA 17522

11/15/2024

We are hosting our second annual clothing drive with Keystone Green (http://www.gokeystonegreen.com/about-us/), benefiting our dogs in training!

Donate your used clothing, shoes, purses (and bags), belts, linens, coats and blankets at the PAD office and help our dogs in training!

Drop off bagged items between 8am and 6pm Monday through Friday NOW, through November 25th!

The *last day to drop off is* November 25th!

Place items against our door until one of our volunteers gets there!

We'e the first suite to the left.

Directions

55 New Street
Ephrata, PA 17552

WHEN COMING FROM STATE STREET: Turn onto Spruce street. You will see an ALLY way on the right, quickly after you turn onto Spruce. Turn down this ally. At the stop sign, turn LEFT. You will see a big parking lot. This is KC Warehouse. You are allowed to park there. Our building is on this street if you continue past the parking lot. (STRAIGHT. DO NOT TURN IN THE PARKING LOT. THE PARKING LOT SHOULD BE ON THE RIGHT WHEN YOU DRIVE BY!)

You will drive past a set of doors with stairs and a white awning. CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SET OF DOORS WITH THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE.

Entrance

Use the accessible entrance *not* the stairs and a white awning, and our suite is the first on the left immediately inside (1B)

Every pound of donated items raises crucial funds for our dogs in training.

Questions? Email [email protected]