Paws for Access: A Global Survey on Assistance Dog Rights
About the Report
Paws for Access is a groundbreaking global survey capturing the real-world experiences of over 1,000 assistance dog handlers across 20 countries. Despite international laws meant to protect their rights, too many face discrimination, denial of access, and emotional harm.
This report reveals:
- 43% of handlers were refused access in the past year
- 56% experienced rideshare or taxi refusals
- 65% encountered skepticism due to fake assistance dogs
- 40% considered avoiding public places altogether
Together, we can change this.
Read the Full Report
Download the full Paws for Access report to explore data-driven insights and five key recommendations for global advocacy.
Join the Movement
We’re calling on:
- Governments to enforce legal protections
- Businesses to educate staff and uphold access
- Communities to promote inclusion for all
Let’s Paws for Access and build a world where no one is denied access for having an assistance dog.
Join the Conversation: #Paws4Access
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Media Resources
Spread the word with our press release, social media toolkit, and more.
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