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Teaching Veterans with service related disabilities to train service dogs for other Veterans

10/31/2026

Good grief! 🎃

10/26/2026

Who's keeping score, anyway? ⛳

and hit the mini-golf course at Belmont Park’s Tiki Town for a little practice outside the training room! With plenty of colorful obstacles and winding greens, the course provided an opportunity to practice navigating unfamiliar environments, adapting to new surroundings, and staying focused amid distractions.

Fore! 🏌️

10/20/2026

Earlier this month, our very own Selah Marting from Paws for Purple Hearts’ San Diego site was honored as the 2026 Service to the Armed Forces Hero at the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties’ 24th Annual Real Heroes Awards, with by her side!

As a Senior Program Instructor, Selah has spent the past 10 years supporting Veterans and active-duty service members through canine-assisted therapy, outreach, and Service Dog training. Her work has positively impacted thousands of Warriors and their families. We’re proud to see Selah’s dedication to our military community recognized!

Want to hear Selah’s story and learn more about the work behind this recognition? Watch her video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoDxYh-Q69M

Want to learn about the other 2026 honorees? Read the full announcement from the American Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org/local/california/southern-california/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/local-red-cross-announces-24th-annual-real-heroes-awards-honoree.html

10/13/2026

Stop. What do you notice around you right now? Is it quiet and peaceful? Familiar and predictable?

Now, change the scenery. Imagine being surrounded by crowds, music, moving rides, and unfamiliar sights and sounds.

That’s the environment and experienced during their visit to the Liberty Carousel! Outings like these help them become comfortable in a variety of settings, preparing them for their future roles as Service Dogs supporting our nation’s Warriors. 🇺🇸

09/30/2026

Introducing… !

Our newest Service Dog in Training has officially joined the Paws for Purple Hearts family in San Diego, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him!

Louie has a whole lot of learning, growing, and exploring ahead of him as he begins his journey toward becoming a future Service Dog. And we'll be there every step of the way. 💪

Welcome to the team, Louie!

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed that day.

We honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, the first responders and heroes who ran toward danger, the service members who answered the call to defend our nation, and the families and communities who carried the weight of that day forward.

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

08/31/2026

Rev up those engines!

Quick fact check: Should there be a difference in a Service Dog's focus between a busy, crowded space and a quiet museum?

Nope! Our Service Dogs In-Training learn to stay focused no matter what’s happening around them. and visited the San Diego Automotive Museum to practice in a quieter environment, taking in new sights, sounds, and smells while staying calm and focused.

Different setting, same job. All for our nation's Warriors. 🇺🇸

08/24/2026

⚓️ Anchors away!

, , and headed aboard the USS Barry for a Social Therapy visit this past week!

This gave them an exciting opportunity to experience a new environment, practice their skills around the sights and sounds of a Navy ship, and spend time connecting with those who call it home. Judging by the smiles, these three had a pretty good time doing it!

A big thank you to the crew of the USS Barry for welcoming them aboard!

08/05/2026

Happy International Assistance Dog Week!

This week, we're joining and fellow accredited organizations around the world in celebrating the people and dogs who make life-changing partnerships possible.

This year's theme, , reflects something we see every day. At Paws for Purple Hearts, Veterans, Service Dogs, Puppy Parents, volunteers, donors, and staff all have a part in helping these partnerships grow.

Together, we're helping Veterans and Active Duty Service Members regain independence, build confidence, and find connection through the support of highly trained Service Dogs.

Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible. 💜

08/03/2026

It's training...with style! 🚀🎬

A movie theater is the perfect place to practice public access, and and spent the afternoon catching as part of their training!

Every outing gives our Service Dogs in Training the chance to practice staying calm and focused in busy environments. The goal? To blend seamlessly into everyday life, so much so that one of the best compliments a Service Dog team can receive is, "I didn't even know you had a dog with you!"

Address

1022 W Morena Boulevard , Suite H
San Diego, CA
92110

Telephone

+17606523893

Website

http://www.pawsforpurplehearts.org/, https://linktr.ee/pawsforpurplehearts.ca

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