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Capitol Chapter information
Represented Areas & Organizations
• D.C. Area | Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vet Dogs
Capitol Chapter information
Represented Areas & Organizations
• D.C. Area | Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vet Dogs
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Capitol Chapter information
Represented Areas & Organizations
• D.C. Area | Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vet Dogs
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Vanessa has been raising guide dogs since 2018 and has helped raise three dogs, one that is a scent detection dog for MSA, and another that is a working PTSD dog for America's Vet Dogs. Vanessa was also a volunteer leader for Terps Raising Pups (https://gdfumd.wixsite.com/terpsraisingpups)at University of Maryland as an Area Coordinator. And as Head of Fundraising for Terps Raising Pups, and coordinated the sponsorship of a guide dog.
Vanessa co-founded Pawsible in March 2019 after being awarded a mini-grant from the Do Good Institute (https://dogood.umd.edu/)to address increasingly evident financial need across her puppy raising group. She was the driving force behind two more grants from Do Good and was twice a fellow with their Accelerator, and as a fellow led Pawsible's shift into a national organization. Vanessa currently oversees Pawsible's financial, legal, marketing & communications, human resources, and DEI teams, focusing heavily on team efficiency and resources.
Vanessa is currently a 2020 Fellow for Venture for America, (https://ventureforamerica.org/)and is a consultant founder with Zebra Startup Studio where she is co-founding a new for-profit venture as a budding social entrepeneur.
LinkedInInstagram(https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-m-barker/)
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Birmingham, AL | United States Veterans Service Dogs
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First, thank you for your kind heart - individuals like you are what keeps Pawsible assisting puppy raisers in need! To best help those in need with your purchase, buy multiple of one kind of product.
By buying multiple of one type of product, you are optimizing the profits Pawsible makes due to the strucuture of our product pricing and costs of shipping. For example, more money goes to volunteers in need if you buy three shirts of the same design (can be any size), versus buying one shirt of Design A and one of Design B.
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Cate has been puppy raising since 2017 and has raised three dogs, two of which are working guide dogs. Cate has been a volunteer leader for GDF since 2017 and helped grow Terps Raising Pups,(https://gdfumd.wixsite.com/terpsraisingpups) the GDF chapter at University of Maryland. She is currently raising her third dog, Sage, through America's Vet Dogs.
Cate co-founded Pawsible in March 2019 after being awarded a mini-grant from the Do Good Institute (https://dogood.umd.edu/)to address increasingly evident financial need across her puppy raising group. Cate continues to lead Pawsible's growth and heads our market research that is helping to inform Pawsible's direction and future growth.
Cate currently works as a Canine Care and Enrichment Coordinator at Warrior Canine Connection (https://warriorcanineconnection.org/)and seeks to build a career in the assitance dog industry.
LinkedInInstagram(https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrionalaw/)
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Birmingham, AL | United States Veterans Service Dogs
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Birmingham, AL | United States Veterans Service Dogs
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Conway, AR | Canine Companions for Independence
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Destiny has been puppy raising since 2018. She has raised three assistance dogs, Arc, Bob (pictured), and Charm. Bob and Charm are currently in training with America's Vet Dogs.
Destiny is also a volunteer leader for GDF at UMD as an Area Coordinator, and was previously a Group Leader that managed new puppy raising applicants for Terps Raising Pups.(https://gdfumd.wixsite.com/terpsraisingpups) She joined the Pawsible team in April 2019.
As Director of Programs, Destiny is an advocate for puppy raisers and oversees all existing Pawsible Chapters. She ensures all operations are running smoothly. She serves on the Assistance Council evaluating applications and distributing assistance. As Director of Community, Destiny is in charge of building Pawsible's virtual Puppy Raising Community.
LinkedInInstagram(https://www.linkedin.com/in/destiny-goldsmith/)
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Conway, AR | Canine Companions for Independence
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Conway, AR | Canine Companions for Independence
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Sadly, we do not ship outside of the United States due to tax and shipping limitations. If you still would like to buy one of our pawesome prodcuts, you are welcome to ship to a friend or family member in the US. Thank you for your interest in supporting Pawsible!
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Fort Collins, CO | Canines Companions for Independence
• Boulder, CO | Canines Companions for Independence
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Fort Collins, CO | Canines Companions for Independence
• Boulder, CO | Canines Companions for Independence
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Fort Collins, CO | Canines Companions for Independence
• Boulder, CO | Canines Companions for Independence
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Savannah, GA | Southeastern Guide Dogs
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Katie is a Stamps Scholar majoring in Public and Professional Writing and minoring in Studio Arts at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been volunteering with Pitt's puppy raising club, STEP @ Pitt,(https://stepatpitt.wixsite.com/stepatpitt) since her Freshman year and was the secondary raiser of Kaptain II, a Canine Companions for Independence puppy. She has also been volunteering for Hope on Horseback, a therapeutic riding equestrian center, for the past eight years.
Katie joined Pawsible in April 2020. As Director of Communications, she serves Pawsible by leading public relations and overseeing social media and campaigns.
LinkedInInstagram(https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-carr-3bb677194/)
Shipping is included in the price of the products. Therefore, there will be no additional shipping cost at checkout!
Please note that product prices reflect the additional cost of shipping your purchase.
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Savannah, GA | Southeastern Guide Dogs
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• Savannah, GA | Southeastern Guide Dogs
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• New Orleans, LA | Canines Companions for Independence
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Drop shipping is a method of delivering select Pawsible products to you through our third-party fufillment company, Printful. We use Printful to help us sell products without having to keep an inventory, allowing us to manage our online shop most efficiently. This means that the products you receive aren't coming directly from us, but they're still just as great and still feature exclusive designs created by the puppy raisers you're helping with your order!!
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• New Orleans, LA | Canines Companions for Independence
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Nicole started puppy raising through Guiding Eyes for the Blind with her family in New York. She found a puppy raising club at University of Pittsburgh and began raising her first Canine Companions for Independence puppy, Kaptain II (pictured), in 2019. She is now raising Noni V, also for CCI! Nicole serves as president of the University of Pittsburgh Puppy Raising Club, STEP @ Pitt.(https://stepatpitt.wixsite.com/stepatpitt) She joined the Pawsible team in April 2020.
As Director of Outreach, Nicole promotes Pawsible's growth through expansion efforts. She oversees our organization's outreach and is focused on expanding Pawsible's reach to other regions. Nicole also oversees the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team. In addition to these roles, Nicole is a Pennsylvania Chapter Representative.(javascript:void(0))
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• New Orleans, LA | Canines Companions for Independence
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Pittsburgh, PA | Canine Companions for Independence, Perfect Fit Canines
• State Collge, PA | Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vet Dogs
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Pittsburgh, PA | Canine Companions for Independence, Perfect Fit Canines
• State Collge, PA | Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vet Dogs
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The most effective way to donate is to purchase an item on our Amazon Wishlist!(https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3AS4XM8MYKNY3?ref_=wl_share) Items purchased through this method will be dispersed directly to puppy raisers in need and assist them in caring for their assistance-dog-in-training. You can also give through our GiveLively. T(https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pawsible-incorporated)o learn more about our giving options, check out our Give page!(javascript:void(0))
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Pittsburgh, PA | Canine Companions for Independence, Perfect Fit Canines
• State Collge, PA | Guide Dog Foundation & America's Vet Dogs
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Abby got involved with the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind during her freshman year at the University of Georgia in 2016. She raised two dogs for them, Shanley and Warren. She also served on the volunteer leadership team in Athens, GA (https://www.facebook.com/dawgsraisingdogs/)for two years. After graduating with a BA in Advertising with minors in Film Studies and Design & Media and a certificate in New Media Technology, Abby joined Pawsible as the Director of Marketing in July 2020.
As Director of Marketing, Abby serves Pawsible by co-leading the marketing and communications team and overseeing the brand's public facing content.
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Lubbock, TX | Canine Companions for Independence
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Lubbock, TX | Canine Companions for Independence
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Brooke started puppy raising with her family through The Seeing Eye (TSE) at two years old. Together they have raised over 20 dogs. She continually works with her TSE club in New Jersey even after moving to the Capitol Area.
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Puppy raisers!! All the designs you see on these pawesome products are made by the puppy raisers your order supports!
Dawgs Raising Dawgs, Athens
Savannah Area Puppy Raisers, Savannah
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Represented Areas & Organizations
• Lubbock, TX | Canine Companions for Independence
Yes, we do make a minimal profit on your order and all profits go directly to supporting puppy raisers in need and their dogs!
Pawsible is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization status, and we put all of Pawsible's online shop profits and other donations torwards our mission to support volunteer puppy raisers.
Iowa Chapter information
Represented Areas & Organizations
• Davenport, IA | Canines Companions for Independence
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Kaitlyn started puppy raising in January 2020 with the Guide Dog Foundation. She co-raises Rudy (pictured) as part of Terps Raising Pups (https://gdfumd.wixsite.com/terpsraisingpups)at University of Maryland. Rudy is the first puppy she has raised and is also the first dog she has ever had! She also currently serves as the Head of Fundraising for Terps Raising Pups. Kaitlyn is working towards her Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelors of Art in Criminal Justice & Criminology. She joined Pawsible in April 2020.
LinkedInInstagram(https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-oberhaus-06919b153/)
Iowa Chapter information
Represented Areas & Organizations
• Davenport, IA | Canines Companions for Independence
Iowa Chapter information
Represented Areas & Organizations
• Davenport, IA | Canines Companions for Independence
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Terps Raising Pups, College Park
Fidos for Freedom at UMD, College Park
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Camille became involved with the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind during her freshman year at the University of Georgia in 2017. She is now a Senior, studying Marketing and Disability Studies. In her time at UGA so far, she has raised two dogs for GDF. Her first dog, Brooklyn (pictured), is now a working PTSD service dog through America's VetDogs. Her second, Bogey is in training to be a guide dog. She has also been a volunteer group leader for her GDF group, Dawgs Raising Dogs,(https://www.facebook.com/dawgsraisingdogs/) since 2019. Camille joined Pawsible as Marketing Coordinator in July 2020.
LinkedInInstagram(https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-whitson-ba7099165/)
Our online store is sponsored by our co-founder and CEO, Vanessa Barker, allowing the store's operational costs to not be factored into the price of your purchase. If you're interested in assisting with Pawsible's operational expenses, please contact info@pawsibleinc.org.(mailto:info@pawsibleinc.org?subject=I'd love to help!) We currently do not operate a budget for operational expenses as all funds go to providing financial assistance to puppy raisers.
Dawgs Raising Dawgs, Athens
Savannah Area Puppy Raisers, Savannah
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Keep in mind our refund policy is based on that of Printful's (our drop shipper).
Since our apparel is made-to-order, we unfortunately aren't able to offer exchanges or returns. We only offer returns/exchanges/replacements for damaged or incorrect items. We do not accept returns or exhanges for products that are the wrong fit, size, or not what you were expecting.
We DO accept returns/exchanges if the item is damaged, misprinted, or defective. Any claims for misprinted/damaged/defective items must be submitted within 4 weeks after the product is received. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. To complete your return, please email info@pawsibleinc.org as soon as possible with your order number and photos of the damaged or incorrect items.
Jessie is passionate about helping get finaincal assistance to those in need through her role on Pawsible's Assistance Council.
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Bri is majoring in Nursing at Keiser University. She is raising her first puppy, Oscar IX, through Canine Companions for Independence.
Bri is passionate about helping get financial assistance to those in need through her role on Pawsible's Assistance Council. She also serves on the Community Team creating Pawsible's Virtual Puppy Raising Community.
Pawsible Inc is not responsible for missing, lost, or stolen packages, but we will do our best to help!
For packages lost in transit, all claims must be submitted no more than 4 weeks after the estimated delivery date. Please contact us at info@pawsibleinc.org before contacting Printful.
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Christine is passionate about helping get financial assistance to those in need through her role on Pawsible's Assistance Council.
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Julia is passionate about diversifying the puppy raising community and building up Pawsible's internal DEI measures through her role on Pawsible's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion team.
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Caroline is passionate about conflict resolution and building up Pawsible's internal human resources measures through her role on Pawsible's Human Resources team.
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Rhiannon is currently raising two puppies for Southeastern Guide Dogs, Sasha and Gracie (pictured). She is working to obtain her Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language. After college she hopes to have a job with an Assistance Dog organization. She joined the Pawsible Team in August 2020.
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Alex is a graduate of American University and currently works for Capitol One as a UX Designer. She discovered puppy raising through her sister, Cate, and plays a wonderful Aunt role to all the pups Cate raises.
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Taylor is a recent grad of University of Maryland's School of Journalism. At UMD, she served as the Preisdent of Student Entertainment Events. She currently serves as Pawsible's Social Media Manager.
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Four years after discovering puppy raising through instagram Erin is currently raising her fourth dog, a male Golden Retriever named Murphy. She has loved every minute of being a puppy raiser. She currently attends North Carolina State University where she is graduating with her Doctorate in Vetrinary Medicene in May 2021.
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Fidos for Freedom at UMD, College Park
Ellen is a 4-time Canine Companions for Independence puppy raiser. She has raised a Facility Dog, Breeder, Angel Puppy, and am currently raising Number 4. She founded the Service-Dog Training and Education Program at Longwood University in February of 2019. She has served as the president and helped create a campus of students who are interested in the service dog community. Ellen attends Longwood University with a major in Sociology, and minor in Biology. She is graduating in May 2021.
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