Mobility Service Dogs - West Coast Project

Mobility Service Dogs - West Coast Project Mobility Service Dogs-West Coast Project advances FUNctional independence for people with disabilities through service dogs, education, and empowerment.

VISION
Our vision is for the mobility-impaired community to live full, vibrant lives and achieve FUNctional independence with or without a canine companion's assistance. We seek to create a user-friendly pathway for all people with mobility challenges.

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CORE VALUES
MSD-WCP values independence, reliability, bond-based puppy rearing, demonstrating empathy, hosting meetups to assist with all mobility needs, and connecting humans to canines. We offer support to embrace your best living.

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GOALS
We provide wellness training, education, and support to mobility-impaired individuals to help them navigate and overcome the many obstacles they encounter daily. In addition, MSD-WCP plays a key role in the community by educating what a service dog team is.

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OUR DOGS
MSD-WCP raises, trains, and matches poodles with mobility-impaired individuals. We rehome poodles donated from breeders and rescue agencies whose priorities are their dogs' health, temperament, and working ability. Only a remarkable canine can become a service dog. In training, we only use loving positive reinforcement in socializing, playing, training, handling, doggie-fun, educating, and tasking our dogs! As a result, they love learning and working; happy dogs make the best service dogs!

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OUR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
In our educational programs, PAWS that Empower, Reading Circles, and WAG, we introduce the importance of Equality for All. Our goal is to give each person knowledge and confidence to open discussions regarding perceived differences, creating conversations stepping forward. Additionally, MSD-WCP supports the educational process in schools, businesses, and the community as we teach vital living skills.

Natalie lost her mobility after a car accident. Roxy, her service dog, gave her back independence, confidence, and hope....
12/01/2025

Natalie lost her mobility after a car accident. Roxy, her service dog, gave her back independence, confidence, and hope. Natalie’s story is just one of many. This Giving Tuesday, you can help us train more life changing partners like Roxy.

MobilityDog is working to raise $10,000 to advance FUNctional independence for people with disabilities, and we can’t do it without you.

How you can help:
Donate: Every dollar makes a difference. Give today and help us reach our goal.
Share: Spread the word with friends, family, and your social networks. Your voice amplifies our mission.
Volunteer: Your time, passion, and skills can create real change.
Together, we can make independence possible — one partnership at a time. 🐾

Happy Thanksgiving!A Message from Our CEO and Founder:As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and the end of the year, w...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
A Message from Our CEO and Founder:
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and the end of the year, we at MobilityDog have been reflecting on the many blessings and successes we’ve experienced, and we want to share our deepest gratitude. We are incredibly grateful for so much this year, and we couldn’t have achieved our goals without the unwavering support of individuals like you.

I’m grateful for every shared moment with family, friends, and the many wonderful people who bring love, laughter, and light into our lives. Your presence is a gift I carry in my heart.

To the volunteers, funders, SD/SDiT Teams, partners, and collaborators who uplift MobilityDog with such heart and dedication, thank you. Your belief in our mission powers our work and makes every step forward possible.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a vital part of the MobilityDog family. Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a happy new year.

With deep gratitude,

Janie Heinrich
CEO and Founder, MobilityDog

🐾 Save the Date!Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025 and we’re ready to make an impact, one paw at a time. 🐕‍🦺💙Mark your c...
11/26/2025

🐾 Save the Date!
Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025 and we’re ready to make an impact, one paw at a time. 🐕‍🦺💙

Mark your calendar and join us in supporting life changing service dog partnerships. Together, we can give the gift of independence.

Sweater weather has commenced ❄️
11/23/2025

Sweater weather has commenced ❄️

Meet Natalie & RoxyWhen Natalie Fung was 21, her life took a dramatic turn, when she was injured in a car accident that ...
11/20/2025

Meet Natalie & Roxy

When Natalie Fung was 21, her life took a dramatic turn, when she was injured in a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver. She was left paralyzed. She not only had to navigate a new world physically, but emotionally as well, redefining independence, ambition, and what it meant to move through life on her own terms.

Today, she is a proud graduate of USC, with a master’s degree in Communication Data Science. Natalie is an advocate for accessibility and a powerful voice in the disability community. But alongside her academic and professional achievements is a more personal transformation, one that began the day she was paired with her MobilityDog service dog, Roxy.

“Roxy became my service dog when I started graduate school, and I am so thankful to MobilityDog for pairing us together,” Natalie shares. “Not only did we bond immediately, but Roxy has allowed me to achieve a level of independence that I previously thought was not possible. Before having a service dog, I never left the house without another person. Now, Roxy and I run errands together, go shopping, and take public transportation, just the two of us. Thank you to MobilityDog for introducing me to my best friend and partner-in-crime!” - Natalie

We’re honored to spotlight Natalie and Roxy, a true testament to the transformative power of service dogs and the community that makes these life changing partnerships possible.

Training days with the dynamic duo 💪🐾 Lido and Nash are brothers in training, learning side by side to become dedicated ...
11/13/2025

Training days with the dynamic duo 💪🐾 Lido and Nash are brothers in training, learning side by side to become dedicated mobility service dogs.

On Veterans Day, and everyday, we at MobilityDog want to express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women wh...
11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, and everyday, we at MobilityDog want to express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country are an inspiration to us all.

We are especially proud of the veterans within our own MobilityDog family, like André Thomas, a U.S. Navy veteran. André’s journey with his service dog, Rasta, beautifully illustrates the profound impact of these partnerships. Rasta was more than just a service dog; she was a steady presence who helped André regain independence, confidence, and calm during challenging times. Their bond, rooted in trust, patience, and unconditional love, gave André a sense of freedom he hadn’t felt in years.

MobilityDog’s mission embodies this spirit of renewal. We don’t just train dogs; we change lives-one partnership, one heartbeat at a time.

This Veterans Day, we honor André and all veterans for their service. We are committed to advancing functional independence for people with disabilities through service dogs, empowerment, and education.

Training in progress 🦮 Every session brings us one step closer to greater independence. Mobility service dogs are more t...
11/07/2025

Training in progress 🦮 Every session brings us one step closer to greater independence. Mobility service dogs are more than helpers, they’re life changing partners 💛

Seven year reflections! 💙🐾Our anniversary celebration at the historic Maxwell House was filled with love, laughter, wagg...
11/04/2025

Seven year reflections! 💙🐾
Our anniversary celebration at the historic Maxwell House was filled with love, laughter, wagging tails, and a whole lot of gratitude.
To our service dogs & pups‑in‑training… our volunteers… our supporters… and everyone learning about our mission... thank you. You are helping change lives, one partnership at a time.

Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂✨

11/03/2025

From metro rides to the music center, we had a fabulous day in the city with our MobilityDog community. Every trip can be a lesson in teamwork, trust, confidence, and accessibility in action. Thank you everyone for joining and looking forward to our next outing!

Happy Halloween 🎃 “Witch way to the treats? 🦴 This service pup is on duty, even on spooky nights!”
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃 “Witch way to the treats? 🦴 This service pup is on duty, even on spooky nights!”

Halloween shopping with this service dog 🎃 What are your best service dog and handler costume ideas?
10/28/2025

Halloween shopping with this service dog 🎃 What are your best service dog and handler costume ideas?

Address

Pasadena, CA
91105

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16263707742

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