Oct 31, 2022 | Midwest News
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Service dogs help people with disabilities lead a more independent life. Big Paws Canine is a national organization that trains service dogs for military veterans and first responders. That’s why a local coffee shop is giving back to the...Jan 10, 2022 | Midwest News
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — They are committed to helping veterans and first responders. We’re talking about Big Paws Canine. It’s a national foundation that provides service and therapy dogs for disabled vets and first responders who have been injured in the line of...Jul 6, 2017 | Midwest News
“It’s a lifesaver.” That’s how one veteran in KELOLAND describes his relationship with his service dog. From fetching a bottle of water, to picking up a dropped wallet, the animal you’re about to meet is pretty special. “I needed someone with me at all times, to tell...Apr 11, 2015 | East Coast News
Big Paws Canine Ribbon Cutting – East...Apr 9, 2015 | East Coast News
The famous phrase, “Go west, young man” has changed directions, at least for a canine charity. The Big Paws Canine Foundation, a nonprofit entity that trains and provides service dogs to veterans and former first responders – police officers and firefighters – with...Apr 1, 2015 | Midwest News
Veterans and first responders put their lives on the line for us every day and sometimes there are circumstances when they need our help in return. Big Paws Canine Foundation is providing a helping paw to heroes in need in South Dakota, and members of the Sioux Empire...Jan 7, 2015 | East Coast News
Headquartered in California, Big Paws Canine Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) registered Non-Profit that trains and provides Service Dogs to Disabled Veterans and former First Responders injured in the line of duty. Operated entirely by Volunteers, no one takes a...Aug 31, 2014 | Pet Therapy
The Team at Big Paws Canine knows firsthand what the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have on not only the afflicted veteran, but that veteran’s entire family as well. Service Dogs for PTSD can help. By placing service dogs with our service members...