Snowy Pines Paws for Purpose

Recently Will communicated to us, by playing music from the movie 'The Biscuit Eater', that he would like a best friend, a dog.

Will has a profound form of autism that impacts nearly every aspect of his daily life. He is unable to verbally communicate and has significant sensory and social differences than his neurotypical peers. He has participated in special education and various therapies since his initial diagnosis at 18 months old. A properly trained service dog candidate would be an amazing gift to Will- a therapeutic anchor to aid him with independence, companionship, self-regulation, physical safety and more. Autism is hard, and we applaud the strength and resilience that Will's demonstrated overcoming so many obstacles and pray that he has every shot at a fulfilled life with purpose and belonging.

Thanks to the Snowy Pine's Paws for Purpose program for the opportunity to raise funds as we wait for the perfect pooch to join our family- and thank you for your support!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Snowy Pines Paws for Purpose, for our sons Cardiac Alert Service dog and any donation will help go towards the total of the dog.

Our 11 year old son Christopher has had heart issues since he was born. He was born with transposition of the great arteries. He had open heart surgery at 4 days old to correct his heart. Fast forward to last year 2023, our son’s heart has many problems with it. We found out that he will need another heart surgery in the future. The arteries they switched at birth are very narrow. We knew that in the future they would have to fix that issue with stents to help keep them from closing. But, never would we have imagined the other problems that also would have developed. There is a hole in between the top two chamber that is a decent size, this is causing blood to be pushed to the left side of his heart everytime it pumps. From the heart having to work so hard to get rid of the extra blood on the left side, his heart has started to swell. Also on the same chamber he has an aortic aneurysm. Now this is the biggest issue to date. If that were to explode, there is a high chance he won’t make it through. Because of all the issues our son has gone from a happy, runing around kid to a kid that all he wants to do is lay around. The doctors won’t fix him until he is sicker. (Don’t understand that) We have to watch our son go from a regular kid to a kid that won’t even be able to get out of bed. So as a parent you try everything you can to help with the burden an pain our kids go through! 

With all of this going on it has raised our stress level to max. Our son is scared something is gonna happen to him. He lives everyday in pain an worry. After much research on how to help him, we found Snowy White Pines, they birth, raise a train Cardiac Alert Service Dog. A Cardiac Alert Service dog would Alert us to any changes in his heart or blood pressure. This would allow us the chance to get him the help he needs before he even feels the pain from his heart. With the aneurysm he has he has a high chance of it exploding, if that happens it would be detrimental. The dog would allow us to know the change before that happens. It would also allow Chris an us as parents to relax a little bit. Haven’t got much sleep since we found out. The dog would go everywhere with him including school. So we could worry just a tiny bit less.

The total of the dog is $50,000, we never thought it would be that much. But the training that goes into the dog is long a they have to come out perfect to pass. So we are asking for help in raising the funds we need to help our son. This Go Fund me is linked directly to Snowy Pines. Also if you donated you get a tax deductible receipt.

Our family wants to thank you for taking the time to read our story. It means more to us than we can ever say. God Bless

**Little back story in 2010 I had a daughter named Savanna Mae, she was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (she was born without the left side of her heart) she was also 10 weeks premature. They did heart surgery but unfortunately her little body could not take a huge surgery being so little. She was born April 7,2010 an she passed alway April 25,2010. Losing a child is the hardest thing anyone can go through. So the thought of losing another is unbelievable. She would be 14 if she was still on this earth. The best part is Chris was born on the day she was due! Like she was giving her brother to me! 

Hi there, I'm Adie, and I'm reaching out to share a little about my journey and why I'm in need of your support.

Imagine facing each day with the uncertainty of whether you'll be able to walk without pain or do the simplest tasks without struggling. That's been my reality since I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis at the age of 14. This autoimmune disorder has turned my life upside down, causing inflammation in every joint in my body and leaving me in excruciating pain during flare-ups.

As if that weren't enough, I'm also battling CPTSD, severe depression, and an anxiety disorder. These conditions often make it difficult for me to even leave my house, let alone envision myself thriving in a college environment.

However, amidst these challenges, there's a glimmer of hope: a service dog. My medical team, including my rheumatologist and psychiatrist, believe that a service dog could be the key to unlocking a brighter future for me. With a furry companion by my side, I'll have the support I need to navigate campus life, manage my conditions, and pursue my dreams of higher education.

But here's where I need your help. The cost of acquiring and training a service dog is significant, and it's a financial burden that my family simply can't bear alone. That's why I'm reaching out to you, the community, for assistance. Your generosity could make all the difference in allowing me to access the tools and support I need to pursue my education and reclaim my independence.

By contributing to this cause, you're not just helping me acquire a service dog – you're empowering me to take control of my life, overcome my limitations, and chase after my dreams with newfound confidence.

Thank you for considering my story, and for any support you're able to offer. Together, we can make a profound difference in the life of someone who's fighting every day to reclaim their freedom and independence.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Snowy Pines Paws for Purpose, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Snowy Pine's Paws for Purpose, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Snowy Pine's Paws for Purpose is a non-profit organization that helps meet the expenses of training a service dog and provides their masterfully bred and trained dogs to those with a variety of a physical needs.

Please consider donating to this campaign for Lexi to get a service dog to help her with mobility and safety and help her gain more independence and confidence.

Lexi has been struggling with a litany of health conditions since she was twelve years old and has seen great dogs come and go in that time. Neither of those dogs were trained for medical assistance, but each learned instinctively how to help with ease different symptoms. The pain of losing those companions and caretakers would be some eased by a new dog that could help her with her symptoms and provide her with the ability to be more independent, giving her more confidence in managing life with her disability.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Snowy Pine's Paws for Purpose, and any donation will help make an impact. I am fundraising to obtain a psychiatric service dog trained to help me with things made difficult by my Complex-PTSD. Donating to this non-profit will help me and others to have access to a service dog. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Today, I want to introduce you to Kai, a very special psychiatric service dog in training, and share with you the remarkable journey that lies ahead of him.

KAI's Future Owner

Kai has been selected as a future companion for an individual who has endured unimaginable hardship. His future owner, a survivor of child abuse, battles severe complex PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and persistent depressive disorder on a daily basis. The weight of these conditions has made life an uphill battle, with traditional coping strategies often becoming painful triggers. In this struggle, Kai's future owner found solace in unhealthy habits, resulting in the development of new challenges such as diabetes and obesity. To provide support and a path to a brighter future, a therapist reached out to PAWS FOR PURPOSE, recognizing that a psychiatric service dog could be the key to unlocking a better life. Kai was chosen for his unique disposition and trained to provide psychiatric support, enabling his future owner to face daily challenges and acute PTSD episodes with greater resilience. With Kai's help, the dream of attending university in-person and forming meaningful social connections can finally become a reality, breaking the cycle of isolation.

KAI's Specialized Training

Kai has already received over 600h of professional training and is working hard towards obtaining his AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) and AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) certifications, as well as refining his specialized psychiatric service tasks: body blocking for crowd control in public settings, interruption behaviors for signs of emotion dysregulation, and deep pressure therapy for panic attacks or PTSD episodes. In the next two months, Kai will be receiving an additional 400h of training to hone all his skills before he can go home with his future owner.

Why $25,000?

Kai's specialized training is very intensive, but turns out to also be very expensive. Training Kai to become a psychiatric service dog is a full-time job that requires a lot of time and a lot of resources. Notably, training costs include things like having a dedicated handler to teach and review obedience commands and specialized service tasks daily; transportation to various locations for exposure, socialization, and public access training; and compassionate staff to provide regular progress updates and address any insecurities/concerns during the waiting period before training completion. Other costs during the 6 months in Snowy Pines' care include things like food, kennel, vet visits, vaccines, fleas/ticks medication, and grooming.

You can make a difference by donating today to Snowy Pine's Paws for Purpose.

You can make a difference by donating today to Snowy Pines' Paws for Purpose. Paws for Purpose, is committed to providing highly trained service dogs to individuals facing financial constraints with disabilities and specific needs, empowering them to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Our mission is to not only improve the quality of life with a service dog, but bring the dog into every aspect of our client’s lives, through mental, physical, and holistic lifestyle support. Your support directly helps train, care for, and place service dogs, empowering individuals for more independence.