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Paws & Effect
Des Moines-based 501(c)(3) that raises, trains, and places service dogs with veterans and children with disabilities, and supports therapy-animal teams. Founded in 2006, with its service-dog program added in 2009 for the veteran community.
- Cost
- Little to no cost to recipients — 'at little to no cost to recipients' (own site)
- Coverage
- Iowa and Western North Carolina (Iowa)
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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