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Not every disability can be seen. Not every hero walks on two legs. In Paws With a Purpose, author and service dog handler Allen Dekeyser delivers a powerful, eye-opening guide that dismantles stereotypes, teaches the truth, and honors the real-life heroes on four paws who change — and save — lives every single day. Whether you’re someone living with a disability, a business owner, a curious friend, or an educator looking to make a difference, this book gives you what most don’t: the truth. Through raw storytelling, clear legal guidance, heartfelt reflections, and stunning illustrations, Allen walks readers through: ✅ What service animals really are — and what they’re not ✅ The grueling but beautiful journey of training ✅ How service dogs help people with invisible disabilities like PTSD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety ✅ The legal rights every handler should know ✅ The painful reality of public judgment and fake service animals ✅ How to teach respect, advocate for others, and be part of the change This is more than a guide. It’s a voice. A love letter. A line in the sand. With the help of his own psychiatric service dog, Harley, Allen writes not just from knowledge — but from the fire of personal experience. Paws With a Purpose is a call to awareness, empathy, and action. Whether you’ve known a service dog team or never seen one up close, this book will open your eyes, shift your heart, and remind you: There’s a lot more going on than you can see.
Not every disability can be seen. Not every hero walks on two legs. In Paws With a Purpose, author and service dog handler Allen Dekeyser delivers a powerful, eye-opening guide that dismantles stereotypes, teaches the truth, and honors the real-life heroes on four paws who change — and save — lives every single day. Whether you’re someone living with a disability, a business owner, a curious friend, or an educator looking to make a difference, this book gives you what most don’t: the truth. Through raw storytelling, clear legal guidance, heartfelt reflections, and stunning illustrations, Allen walks readers through: ✅ What service animals really are — and what they’re not ✅ The grueling but beautiful journey of training ✅ How service dogs help people with invisible disabilities like PTSD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety ✅ The legal rights every handler should know ✅ The painful reality of public judgment and fake service animals ✅ How to teach respect, advocate for others, and be part of the change This is more than a guide. It’s a voice. A love letter. A line in the sand. With the help of his own psychiatric service dog, Harley, Allen writes not just from knowledge — but from the fire of personal experience. Paws With a Purpose is a call to awareness, empathy, and action. Whether you’ve known a service dog team or never seen one up close, this book will open your eyes, shift your heart, and remind you: There’s a lot more going on than you can see.
