Empowering Lives Together

Partner with us to transform lives through guide dog training.

Guiding Independence Since 2005

Dedicated to providing guide dogs to the visually impaired free of charge.

Training Future Guide Dogs

Dedicated to providing guide dogs to the visually impaired free of charge.

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Your donation helps provide guide dogs to those in need.

Raise a Puppy, Change a Life

Volunteer to raise a puppy and give the gift of independence.

Occupaws Guide Dog Association

Empowering Independence

OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Madison, WI, is an International Guide Dog Federation-accredited school. Through an in-home training program, we provide fully trained guide dogs at no cost to visually impaired residents of Wisconsin and nearby areas.

Guide Dog Ringo with his person sitting in a park on a fall day

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Transforming Lives in the Midwest Through Guide Dog Partnerships

Beautiful cream colored lab looking at the camera

Raise A Puppy

Raise a guide dog puppy and change a life forever.

Occupaws guide dog laying down for a short nap

How to Help

There are many ways to a Paw-sative difference at OccuPaws.

golden colored lab Guide dog at Mounds Pet Warehouse with his handler

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OccuPaws thrives on volunteers’ time, knowledge, and experience!

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