Paws For Life USA

Paws For Life USA Paws for Life USA., Is a 501c3. We also provide educational programs. January 2020 we are an ADI Candidate Disabilities never stay the same.

Our main program Paws for Life USA trains puppies/adult dogs for Service and Assistance for the disabled plus Facility and Therapy to help others. Paws for Life USA., is a 501c3 non profit organization, located in Marietta, GA. Our main program, Paws For Life is dedicated to providing service dogs for those with disabilities. We train dogs for all disabilities except the totally blind. Dogs begin

training at 8 weeks of age, either with their handler/foster or with one of our trainers until a match is found. Every dog we place we are with that dog for the dogs life and available for the handler/family 24/7. The pups go through many levels of obedience training and also they are working on their task training at the same time. They live, breath and work on their socialization, habituation and tasks. Training for graduation takes place over the course of months or years as every team is different and this also depends on when they enter our program. As the owner's needs progress and change, we train the dog and help them adapt to the changes that take place over time. Our Paws for Life USA program also provides/ trains Skilled Companion, Facility, Therapy and Emotional Support dogs. Our other programs consist of Animal Rescue and Educational Information about Disaster Relief and Education all related to our Paws For Life Program. If you are and want more information on Service Dog Training or our other programs or have seen a dog on our web site, or a dog available for general adoption please contact [email protected] or text or call 770-402-0297 as we do not discuss service dog or disability questions via Facebook or instant message due to Hippa Laws. Your privacy is paramount to us. Paws for Life USA has a program called Pound Puppies it is dedicated to saving the lives of pregnant mothers and orphaned puppies when possible; all of them are given the chance to regain their health, go through basic obedience to prepare for their forever homes. During this time they are temperament tested, to assess whether they are suited for our Paws for Life program. Paws for Life USA, also provides Educational services to any club, group, organization or business who would like to get more information on how to look after their animal family in times of a national disaster or on medical first aid. We also provide Educational talks to organizations and specific medical groups on how Service or Therapy Dogs can help with various disabilities. We also have our own Therapy Group called Cobb County Pet Partners which arranges for our teams to visit many locations to offer TLC Love and affection to others or assist with therapists and their clients in the work place. If you have any questions or would like more information about getting a service animal or becoming a therapy team we are happy to answer any of your questions.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with everyone you know. Come out and support us and get your holiday...
11/23/2025

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with everyone you know. Come out and support us and get your holiday shopping done.

Paws For Life USA will be attending Christmas at Piedmont on December 12 and 13th at Piedmont Church, Marietta GA. There will be over 40 artisans including ourselves offering arts and crafts for sale. We will have hand-made throws and scarves by Irma Martin one of our volunteers - Christmas ornaments – pretzels – scrubs – air fresheners – gifts that you can pick up for family, friends and yourself. Holiday event with playground for the kids, petting zoo and more.


A beautiful day for training, “all eyes on me .“
11/16/2025

A beautiful day for training, “all eyes on me .“



11/12/2025
The great gobble test!We practice for sirens, squirrels, and strollers… But even we weren’t ready for the great gobble t...
11/11/2025

The great gobble test!

We practice for sirens, squirrels, and strollers… But even we weren’t ready for the great gobble test of 2025 .

One turkey. A group of service dogs. Endless focus The Dogs? Stayed calm and collected. The handlers? Tried not to laugh. The turkey? Absolute gobbler.


11/02/2025

We’re back at the Smyrna Crafts and Drafts festival selling out on handmade blankets and throws come stop by and say hel...
10/26/2025

We’re back at the Smyrna Crafts and Drafts festival selling out on handmade blankets and throws come stop by and say hello and grab a blanket and donate to help train a service animal.



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We’re all set up at the crafts and drafts festival in Smyrna. Come out and say hello and pick up some great handmade bla...
10/25/2025

We’re all set up at the crafts and drafts festival in Smyrna. Come out and say hello and pick up some great handmade blankets some chocolate some Halloween and Thanksgiving gifts. All donations go to help sponsor service animal training.

Stop by the Paws for Life USA booth this Saturday and Sunday and check out our handmade throws, chocolate-covered pretze...
10/20/2025

Stop by the Paws for Life USA booth this Saturday and Sunday and check out our handmade throws, chocolate-covered pretzels, fall-themed goodies, dog tug toys, and spooky Halloween items!

Every purchase helps fund training for life-changing service animals. Come shop, sip, and support a cause that makes tails wag and lives better!

Sat oct 25th 10-6
Sun Oct 26th 12-5
Smyrna Market Village

10/19/2025

Paws for life, USA, annual service dog training at Happy Hollow Farm. The dogs are learning all new smells and sounds and having fun while they’re learning.

Jim Lindenmayer - Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program Director accepting donations for a male female and dog a...
10/11/2025

Jim Lindenmayer - Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program Director accepting donations for a male female and dog assistance pack.

We are at the red white and blue barbecue competition supporting veterans. forveterans
10/11/2025

We are at the red white and blue barbecue competition supporting veterans.

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September is National Service Dog Month! 🐶🇺🇸At Paws for Life USA, we believe service dogs transform lives — not just for...
09/25/2025

September is National Service Dog Month! 🐶🇺🇸

At Paws for Life USA, we believe service dogs transform lives — not just for the humans they help, but for entire families. 🎯 For over two decades, we’ve custom-trained service dogs and their handlers, side-by-side, building independence, confidence, and companionship.

This month, we want to honor every service dog & team out there — and to highlight the work that still needs support:

✨ Did you know?

Our dogs assist with autism, mobility, seizure response, psychiatric needs, and more.

Training is not a one-way street — both dog and handler train together over 12–18 months.

Even after “graduation,” we remain committed for the lifetime of the team.

We’d love for you to help us make this National Service Dog Month meaningful:

Share this post to spread awareness.

Support a team via donation, sponsorship, or volunteering.

Learn & Advocate — know your rights under the ADA, and educate others so service dogs are respected in public spaces.

Every shared story, every small gift, every voice helps. Because service dogs are more than companions — they’re life-changers.

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3100 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA
30062

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(770) 402-0297

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Animals Deserve Better Inc., dba Paws For Life USA, is a 501c3 non profit organization, located in Marietta, GA. Our main program, Paws For Life is dedicated to providing service dogs for those with disabilities. We train dogs for all disabilities except the totally blind. Dogs begin training at 8 weeks of age, either with their handler/foster or with one of our trainers until a match is found. Every dog we place we are with that dog for the dogs life and available for the handler/family 24/7. The pups go through many levels of obedience training and also they are working on their task training at the same time. They live, breath and work on their socialization, habituation and tasks. Training for graduation takes place over the course of months or years as every team is different and this also depends on when they enter our program. As the owner's needs progress and change, we train the dog and help them adapt to the changes that take place over time. Our Paws for Life program also provides/ trains Skilled Companion, Facility, Therapy and Emotional Support dogs.

Our other programs consist of Educational Information about Disaster Relief and Education all related to our Paws For Life Program.

If you are and want more information on Service Dog Training or our other programs or have seen a dog on our web site, please contact [email protected] or text or call 770-402-0297 as we do not discuss service dog or disability questions via Facebook or instant message due to HIPAA Laws. Your privacy is paramount to us. Thank you.