Pawsitism, Inc.

501(c)(3) organization providing children with autism professionally trained service dogs. Pawsitism, Inc.

There is a need for an autism assistance dog program in the Sheboygan area. As of 2012, the Center of Disease Control stated that the prevalance of autism in children is 1 in 68. There are no other programs in the Sheboygan area that provide fully trained autism assistance dogs. The benefits of autism service dogs are proving to be truly remarkable. They assist people on the autism spectrum with e

11/09/2024

What a great family meet up!

We are super happy we had the time to get together with some of our families!!

The dogs had fun, we learned more about potential pairings and we are excited to help families in need!

Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to host our meet up at their facility!

11/08/2024

Puppy Raiser Training today!

Everyone is doing well!

This is Sam.

He is a Lakeland University Student and is Co-Raising Holmes this semester!

He hung out with us during training today and worked with Eddie! Thanks Sam!

11/07/2024

Reminder that we have another Volunteer Night tonight!

Come, support, volunteer and help our organization be great!

Gidget says she will be there!

Location: RUFF Academy, 1221 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Time: 6-7pm

Photos from Pawsitism, Inc.'s post 10/28/2024

Thank you to all that came to our Open House!

The dogs enjoyed their costumes, the kids enjoyed the activities and the parents had some down time! :)

See everyone next Quarter!! Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting us! :)

10/23/2024

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Date: 10/24/24
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: 1221 Erie Avenue(RUFF Academy)
Additional hour Volunteer Orientation: 7:30-8:30pm

We are holding our first volunteer night tomorrow! This will be an opportunity for people to get to know who we are, what we do, and help with some tasks, along with an orientation for those that are new to the organization or would like to join.

Tasks to help with:
Train the dogs (Led by Rebekah)
Administration and paperwork
Holiday craft discussion (Led by Gischia Familia)
Social media and website management (Led by Candice)
Volunteer orientation at 7:30PM for New recruits (Led by Tamara)

Yes Eddie will be there along with Gidget!!

Photos from Pawsitism, Inc.'s post 10/22/2024

Eddie. ❤️ Wolf River Bernedoodles LLC

Photos from Pawsitism, Inc.'s post 10/22/2024
Photos from Pawsitism, Inc.'s post 10/22/2024

Eddie is loving the love here at Cousin’s!❤️❤️

10/22/2024

Join us at Cousin Subs today for our fundraiser!

We will be here from 4-8pm and will be having Eddie join us!

If you are coming through the drive thru, stop inside and see Eddie!

2720 S. Business Drive, Sheboygan

10/15/2024

Starting next Thursday, you can become a more active part of the Pawsitism community! You can volunteer, help our organization and keep track of your community hours!

You can:
Train a dog(we will have dogs available),
Help with paperwork/emails/communications,
Work on fundraising events, upcoming group meetings
Work on social media content, make videos,
Crafty people can work on creating holiday items for families,
Spend time with other volunteers that are passionate about the same thing!

We will be doing this twice a month to start and see where it goes! If people stay longer, that is fine too!

Details below!

Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: RUFF Academy 1221 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan
Dates:
October 24th,
November 7th
November 21st
December 5th
December 19th

As we get closer to the holidays we can work on holiday items for our families, along with ways to give back. :) So if you are crafty, we want you!

For more information, email us at: [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook!

Families, individuals, couples, dog lovers, people who love organizing, social media fans, crafters, fundraisers, and more!

10/14/2024

Are you interested in helping fundraise for children in the spectrum?

Want to help add awesome content for social media? Share amazing stories to help share our cause?

Are you a mom or a dad with a child on the spectrum and want to join an amazing community?

Do you specialize in special education and understand children on the spectrum and want to help?

Contact us and let us know you are interested! Our community is growing and we want you!!!

Every person and child is one of a kind and that is what makes us such a unique organization!

Support, volunteer and help us make a difference in a child’s life!

Photos from Pawsitism, Inc.'s post 09/30/2024

Another graduation on the books!

Congratulations to our canine graduates Kit, Reese, Otis and Wednesday!

Congratulations to the pairings of:
Otis- Cruz Family
Wednesday- Johnson Family
Reese- Olivia Swenson
Kit- Nielsen Family!

We loved seeing our paired families stop by and loved seeing them so in love with their matched pups!

Congratulations Lakeland Co-Raisers Olivia, Montana, Bella and Faith for your commitment to the LU Puppy Club/Pawsitism Inc. and helping these pups reach their goals!

Thank you to the primary raisers that helped these pups have a happy life! Gischia Familia, Abby, Destiny, Rebekah, Terry and Felicia! You guys are amazing!

Thank you to Wolf River Bernedoodles LLC for their donations of Kit and Reese, Fantasy Feather Farm Old English sheepdogs and doodles for their donation of Wednesday Adams and Stokeshire Designer Doodles for their donation of Otis! We love them!! We are so thankful for you!!

We are pawsitively proud of everyone and without all of you, our community would not exist and neither would our dogs!! 💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻

09/19/2024

Announcing our new addition!

Gidget!!

She is an English Crème Golden Retriever!

She still needs a primary raiser so please share! She did phenomenal for her first day! She fit right in!! :)

09/19/2024

Attend our brat fry fundraiser at Misfeldt this Saturday from 9am-2pm and discover how you can volunteer with our nonprofit organization, dedicated to helping children on the autism spectrum.

We have various volunteer openings, including event support, administrative assistance, operations, and more.

Meet the dogs and have some good food!!

09/18/2024

Gidget is thriving in her current temporary residence. Tomorrow, she will transition to her next placement for a month-long stay. She will participate in daycare activities and focus on puppy development and training.

We are still seeking a long-term raiser for Gidget, with commitment options ranging from 3 to 9 months or more.

The ideal candidate will provide stability, teach household etiquette, and contribute to her growth as a service dog. Interested parties or referrals should contact us promptly!

09/11/2024

Get ready to celebrate not one, but FOUR dogs that have completed their programs this year. They are off to their next adventure! If you want to join in on our fun 80s party at the end of the month , please RSVP to our email: [email protected]

Photos from Pawsitism, Inc.'s post 09/09/2024

Dogs are OFFICIALLY on campus with our LU Puppy Club Co-Raisers!! This is going to be a fun fall semester!!

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What a great family meet up! We are super happy we had the time to get together with some of our families!! The dogs had...
Puppy Raiser Training today! Everyone is doing well! This is Sam. He is a Lakeland University Student and is Co-Raising ...
Announcing our new addition! Gidget!! She is an English Crème Golden Retriever! She still needs a primary raiser so plea...
Gidget is thriving in her current temporary residence. Tomorrow, she will transition to her next placement for a month-l...
We have Chamber Cash, Tickets to the Weill Center, 3 Sheeps Beer, wine and more!!
We have raffle baskets!! Tomorrow will be a wonderful opportunity to have some fun, win some awesome items and support P...
Tickets are selling fast!! Make sure to get your Goga(goat yoga) tickets to our Annual Goga & Brew fundraiser!! You have...
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! PLEASE SHARE AND HELP OUR RESCUE GIRL JAZZY! So we have an ask!!Jazzy needs a home to live and be ra...
Today's adventures with Holmes & Watson included escalator training. They did a great job!
Thanks to the Sheboygan Kiwanis for inviting us to the Autism 5k last Saturday. We had a great time!
Stop by and see Dax at Texas Roadhouse Sheboygan.
Good boy Holmes!!

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1221 Erie Avenue
Sheboygan, WI
53081
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