Did you know that a staggering 30% of first responders experience behavioral health challenges such as depression and PTSD?
Or that nearly 50% of healthcare workers report symptoms of anxiety and depression, while 60% of teachers feel so burned out they consider leaving the profession? That’s a lot to bear, and it’s enough to make anyone paws for thought.
Enter Hand in Paw’s Wags for Wellness program, where we unleash the power of therapy animals to bring comfort and joy to those who need it most.
Our four-legged friends work tirelessly to offer stress relief, a calming presence, and unconditional love to healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, and other workers in high-stress jobs.
Whether it’s a wagging tail greeting a nurse at the end of a long shift or the gentle purr of a therapy cat soothing a teacher after a tough day in the classroom, these moments create paw-sitive change.
And the best part?These services are offered at no cost to those we serve.
But here’s the rub — demand for Animal-Assisted Therapy is growing faster than you can say “fetch!” We receive requests every week to expand Wags for Wellness into more hospitals, fire stations, schools, and beyond.
With your support, we can train more Therapy Teams, say “yes” to more visits, and bring smiles to even more faces.
Join us in caring for the caregivers. 💛 Your tax-deductible end-or-year donation will ensure that those who dedicate their lives to helping others receive the care and kindness they deserve.
Together, we can make a mastiff difference. Donate to our Caring for the Caregivers campaign today and help us keep tails wagging and spirits high.
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This post was written by Michael Hansen. I hope you enjoyed all of the animal puns. They're brought to you by lots of caffeine and spending way too much time* around dogs and cats. (*Obviously, there is no such thing.)
