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PGI puppies are working hard and growing to one day make an impact on their recipient’s life! 🐕‍🦺❤️ PGI’s motto is “saving a life to change a life” and our pups and volunteers work constantly to fulfill that statement! Comment a story of how a PGI pup has impacted your life!! ↓↓

Lily wants YOU to become a volunteer! PGI has so many ways to get involved, from helping with fundraisers to becoming a puppy raiser or furlough family! Head to givingindependence.org/volun… for more information and to apply!

Paisley is a big fan of sweater weather and she looks gorgeous in it too! 🍁🐾🧡

Marshall has been loving the fall weather! 🍁 Marshall had the opportunity to go for a beautiful hike when he had a day off from his facility dog duties! This is a wonderful way for him to decompress and relax from all of his hard work! 🐕‍🦺

Bruno: “Sooo, can we get this skateboard?!? Let me show you how great it is!” 🛹🦮 While out on furlough, Bruno showed his confidence with new experiences and things he’s never seen before! He was introduced to a skateboard and handled it like a champ! Great work Bruno!

“I just keep going over and looking at it because I still can’t believe it,” exclaimed Donna Kosner, director of community outreach at Paws Giving Independence. Read more here: trib.al/Bw9v4Hs

📢 VOTING IS OPEN! 📢 Please take a moment to vote for Sampson in the 2024 @AmericanHumane @HeroDogAwards and share it with your friends. Your vote could make a world of difference! Please take a moment to click on the link below to cast your vote for Service Dog Sampson in the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. herodogawards.org/dog/2024/s… With Sampson by my side, we have changed policies to help provide equal access for Service Dogs in Science! Sam has been an integral part of these changes and my devoted partner, dedicating his life for nine years through the rocky waters of change and resistance. Sampson is a hero many times over! We can honor his legacy by making him the 2024 Hero Dog! I know it is a long process, and we thank you for your support and time!

Happy Fri-YAY from Mango!! 🤩🐕‍🦺

Dixie: “Look what I have! Can we go for a swim?” 🏊‍♂️🐾 After a week filled with lots of work and fun, Dixie can’t wait to go home and enjoy the summer weather before it ends! Happy Friday, Dixie! Enjoy your weekend!

Heavy on the poodle side eye when Nemo heard its almost back to school time 🤓 Nemo absolutely loves training and can’t wait to see kiddos back at school, but part of him wishes summer fun can last forever! We’re right there with you, Nemo! Enjoy the last few weeks of summer! 🐕‍🦺

Webinar this Thursday! Sign up now for our FREE webinar on Service Dogs in Science!

Marty Playing vs Marty Post Playing Nap! 😴🎾 Marty is having so much fun playing with his foster siblings and learning the ins and outs of being a service puppy in training! His personality is starting to show and isn’t he the cutest goof ball?! 🐕‍🦺

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that Lola is PGI’s 100th dog?! 🤩 Lola came into our program sick with distemper and now she enjoys her days as a facility dog! Lola is living her best life and PGI is beyond happy to watch her grow and prosper! PGI loves you Lola ❤️🐕‍🦺