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Meet this special dog + volunteer duo changing lives with Hand in Paw Nathan Watson, Bham Now - November, 2024
Canine Comfort Blair Moore, Birmingham Lifestyle - November, 2024
Birmingham VA Selected for Hand in Paw Tweety Lasker Award Birmingham VA - August, 2024
Picasso Pets Gala Supports Hand in Paw's Mission to Improve Human Health and Well-being Through Animal-Assisted Therapy (PDF) Over the Mountain Journal - August, 2024
23rd Annual Picasso Pets (Photo Gallery) About Town - August, 2024
Patients at DCH Hospitals Getting Some Four-Legged Visitors WVUA - August, 2024
Furry friends visit west Alabama hospital to comfort staff WBRC - August, 2024
Remy Fund: $69K+ awarded to animal nonprofits in Greater Birmingham Bham Now - August, 2024
Picasso Pets invites you to celebrate awesome animals on Aug. 17—register now Bham Now - July, 2024
First Look: Hand in Paw Gears Up for Picasso Pets With Gallery Party (PDF) Over the Mountain Journal - July, 2024
Meet Laura Thompson of Hand in Paw and Children’s of AL Style Blueprint - July, 2024
At Olympic Team Trials, U.S.A. Gymnastics Gets Warm and Fuzzy The New York Times - June, 2024
33 April events in Birmingham including Magic City Art Connection + Funky Fish Fry Bham Now - March, 2024
Mutt Strut | Talk of Alabama | 3.20.2024 ABC 33/40 - March, 2024
Nonprofit looking for volunteers with big hearts and great pets in Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Thread - November, 2023
You + your pet will love volunteering with Hand in Paw in Birmingham—here’s why Bham Now - October, 2023
Picasso Pets 2023: About Town About Town - August, 2023
‘The Vodka for Dog People’: Tito’s Donates $65K to Help Expand Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy Over The Mountain Journal - August, 2023
Not All Heroes Wear Capes —or Stand Upright Birmingham Lifestyle Magazine - July, 2023
Picasso Pets | Talk of Alabama | 7.26.2023 Talk of Alabama - July, 2023
BREAKING: Eight local non-profits awarded $35,000 from Birmingham Kiwanis Foundation Bham Now - July, 2023
How To Help Your Dog Beat The Heat Over The Mountain Journal & Lilly LeJeune, HIP Intern - July, 2023
Birmingham Public Library to hold ‘Hand in Paw’ storytelling event CBS 42 - May, 2023
8 exciting weekend events in Birmingham including a Mutt Strut—April 21-23 Bham Now - April, 2023
Mutt Strut: Hand in Paw | Talk of Alabama | 4.17.2023 ABC 33/40 - April, 2023
Stress Reducer: Spontaneous Smiles Mean Hand in Paw is There Over The Mountain Journal - April, 2023
Mutt Strut coming to Homewood this month Homewood Star - March, 2023
25 exciting April events for a month you’ll never forget Bham Now - March, 2023
A central Alabama nonprofit putting paws in the hands of those who need comfort and support WVTM13 - March, 2023
11 reasons Birmingham’s gone to the dogs Bham Now - November, 2022
Beth Franklin wins BBJ’s Lifetime Achievement Award Birmingham Business Journal - October, 2022
Hand in Paw completes summer programs, debuts Little Library Iron City Ink - August, 2022
Magic City Newsmakers: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Winn-Dixie, Women in Aviation, Regions and more Birmingham Business Journal - August, 2022
7 weekend events in Birmingham including Picasso Pets, August 12-14 Bham Now - August, 2022
StyleBlueprint: Picasso Pets StyleBlueprint - August, 2022
B-Metro: Picasso Pets B-Metro - July, 2022
This Alabama nonprofit is leading the way in animal therapy SoulGrown - June, 2022
Good Boy: Children’s of Alabama Throws Retirement Party for Beloved Hand in Paw Therapy Dog Over The Mountain Journal - May, 2022
Children's of Alabama Throws Retirement Party for Beloved Therapy Dog and Handler Southern Living - May, 2022
Children's of Alabama hosts retirement party for therapy dog ABC 33/40 - May, 2022
Beth Franklin: 2022 Top 50 Over 50 Recipient Positve Maturity - May, 2022
Magic City Newsmakers: CREW, Junior Achievement, YouthServe, Ed Farm, Botanical Gardens and more Birmingham Business Journal - April, 2022
Weekend Events: 15 things to do including Magic City Art Connection, April 22-24 Bham Now - April, 2022
14 valuable local nonprofits serving children in Birmingham, including Children’s Harbor Bham Now - April, 2022
Comfort and Joy: Animal-Assisted Therapy Brings Satisfaction to Handlers as Well as Patients or Others in Need Over The Mountain Journal - April, 2022
Give Birmingham: Hand in Paw B-Metro - February, 2022
9 ways to honor a loved one through local tribute gifts in Birmingham Bham Now - January, 2022
Trailblazers 2021: Ronnie McBride About Town - December, 2021
People On The Move: Todd Engelhardt Birmingham Business Journal - December, 2021
AFP Alabama Outstanding Corporate Citizen 2021: Tito’s Handmade Vodka Birmingham Business Journal - December, 2021
Happy to Lend a Helping Hand to Hand in Paw Borland Benefield - November, 2021
Hand in Paw raises $200,000 at Picasso Pets Gala for animal-assisted therapy programs Village Living - September, 2021
Picasso Pets 2021 About Town - September, 2021
National Philanthropy Day Award winners selected Birmingham Business Journal - September, 2021
Picasso Pets Gallery Party About Town - July, 2021
Remy Fund tops $1 million in assets; see how this money will help Birmingham nonprofits Bham Now - July, 2021
Business Happenings - July 2021 Iron City Ink - June, 2021
Magic City Newsmakers: Watermark Place, Moe's BBQ, UAB, Jimmie Hale, ARC Realty and more Birmingham Business Journal - June, 2021
Puppy Love: Hand in Paw Celebrates 25 Years of Service and Announces Plans to Return to In-Person Visits Over The Mountain Journal - May, 2021
Hand in Paw returning to in-person therapy sessions WBRC - May, 2021
Everything you should know about therapy and service dogs Bham Now - April, 2021
Your weekend event guide in Birmingham, April 16-18, including Mutt Strut Bham Now - April, 2021
Hand in Paw learns new tricks to overcome COVID-19 challenges Alabama NewsCenter - April, 2021
Sit, Stay, Read! Hand in Paw Volunteer Animal Therapy Teams Lusia MacPherson and Mooc Adapt to Virtual Programming Over The Mountain Journal - April, 2021
Great Day Tuscaloosa featuring Carol DeVelice Great Day Tuscaloosa - March, 2021
13 local nonprofits seeking volunteers right now in Birmingham Bham Now - January, 2021
Ready to join The Pack? It’s more than adorable dogs—you’ll bring joy through special programs Bham Now - January, 2021
Magic City Newsmakers: Trak Shak, Bikes 4 Kids, Brookstone Restoration, BBA and more Birmingham Business Journal - January, 2021
UAB Clinical Pearls Panel: Animal-Assisted Therapy UAB School of Nursing - December, 2020
“Yappy Hour” at The Pixel Room CBS 42 - September, 2020
Hand in Paw Hosts Dog-Friendly Date Night Drive-Thru Over The Mountain Journal - August, 2020
Jeh Jeh Live: Tail-Waggin' Takeout This Friday WBRC - August, 2020
Here’s how you can support senior citizens in Birmingham right now Bham Now - August, 2020
Avondale Library's Neighborhood Series - Kiersten Atkinson (Hand in Paw) Avondale Library - July, 2020
Hand In Paw offering virtual animal therapy sessions during coronavirus pandemic WVTM 13 - July, 2020
Get Tail-Waggin’ Takeout + support a paw-some cause Bham Now - July, 2020
As stress levels rise, call in the dogs UAB News - July, 2020
UAB Burn Unit Given Annual Tweety Lasker Award for Work With Hand in Paw Over The Mountain Journal - July, 2020
The "Ultimutt" Date Night Over The Mountain Journal - July, 2020
Trauma/Burn ICU wins Hand in Paw award UAB News - June, 2020
Meet Hand in Paw’s Ashley Foster: FACES of Birmingham StyleBlueprint - June, 2020
Magic City Newsmakers: Glenwood, NXTsoft, Linq, Hand in Paw, Battle Republic and more Birmingham Business Journal - April, 2020
Ashley Foster Development Director at Hand in Paw Birmingham Business Journal - January, 2020
Top Volunteer Opportunities in Birmingham in 2019 Great Nonprofits - December, 2019
About Town: Barktoberfest 2019 About Town - October, 2019
UAB, Hand in Paw team up on spinal cord injury recovery Birmingham Business Journal - October, 2019
UAB study proves pet therapy’s positive impact on spinal cord injury patients WBRC - October, 2019
Animal-Assisted Therapy aids in spinal cord injury recovery UAB News - September, 2019
Pet's love and affection promotes health and healing UAB - The Reporter - August, 2019
Woof! Attend Hand in Paw’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Picasso Pets, on August 17. Bham Now - August, 2019
Talk of Alabama | Picasso Pets 2019 ABC 33/40 - August, 2019
Picasso Pets Gallery Party 2019 About Town - July, 2019
Black Warrior Brewing Company Benefits Animal Therapy Program at Weekend Event WVUA 23 - July, 2019
For Hand in Paw Volunteers, Any Day Is Take Your Dog to Work Day UAB Medicine - June, 2019
Great Day Tuscaloosa Interview Great Day Tuscaloosa - June, 2019
Ready for your heart to melt? See how Hand in Paw is making an impact at Children’s of Alabama Bham Now - June, 2019
Hand in Paw is an Alabama Bright Light covered in fur Alabama News Center - June, 2019
Marketer On A Mission: Social Media Time Saving Tips with Brittany Jennings Cindy May Marketing - May, 2019
Hand in Paw therapy team bring comfort to seriously ill patients CBS 42 - May, 2019
UAB doctor keeps puppy’s memory alive by helping train therapy pets WBRC - May, 2019
Young dog’s legacy eliminates barriers to volunteering; brings joy to palliative care patients UAB News - May, 2019
Dogs and owners we saw at Mutt Strut 2019 AL.com - April, 2019
Talk of Alabama | Hand in Paw's "Mutt Strut" ABC 33/40 - April, 2019
Mutt Strut is 10! Come to Hand in Paw’s dog-friendly run and pawty Saturday, April 20 Bham Now - April, 2019
Life lessons through four legged friends: Hand in Paw visits Burkett Center WBRC - March, 2019
A Dog's Healing Touch B-Metro - March, 2019
Hand in Paw’s ribbon cutting brought smiles and wagging tails to Birmingham yesterday Bham Now - January, 2019
Hand in Paw unveils new headquarters after $2 million renovation Birmingham Business Journal - January, 2019
Hand In Paw gets a new home; a thankful mom tells why it matters AL.com - January, 2019
Animal-Assisted Therapy: Big changes are afoot at Birmingham’s Hand in Paw Bham Now - December, 2018
Inspiring Women On A Mission: Beth Franklin Cindy May Marketing - December, 2018
Picasso Pets 2018 About Town - August, 2018
Picasso Pets Gallery Party About Town - July, 2018
Fancy Footwork: Picasso Pets Chairwoman Plans Pop Art Event With Pet-Inspired Paintings Over The Mountain Journal - July, 2018
5 reasons to attend Hand in Paw’s Picasso Pets, including seeing Pogo, the miniature pony, on August 11 Bham Now - July, 2018
Hand in Paw to host unique Picasso Pets fundraiser at The Harbert Center Iron City Ink - July, 2018
Awesome dogs and owners we saw at Mutt Strut 2018 AL.com - April, 2018
Mutt Strut Benefitting Hand in Paw Homewood Star - April, 2018
Grab your pup and support Hand in Paw at the 9th Annual Mutt Strut: 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Bham Now - March, 2018
OMES celebrates retiring Hand in Paw therapy team 280 Living - March, 2018
Hand in Paw begins construction on expansion Birmingham Business Journal - March, 2018
Hand in Paw breaks ground on new headquarters Bham Now - October, 2017
The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy: Hand in Paw Makes a Difference with Four-Footed Friends Birmingham Parent Magazine - September, 2017
Hand in Paw opens public campaign thanks to 500k gift from Ken Jackson Bham Now - August, 2017
Hand in Paw Scores $500,000 Donation AL.com - August, 2017
Nonprofit plans $2M campaign to expand HQ, lands $500,000 gift Birmingham Business Journal - August, 2017
Remy Fund Announces 2017 Grants for Companion Animal Organizations Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham - July, 2017
Hand in Paw Launches Trauma & Grief Response Program Birmingham Parent Magazine - June, 2017
Hand in Paw Launches Trauma & Grief Response Program Barry Wise Smith, Portico Mountain Brook - May, 2017
UAB pairs with Hand in Paw to make significant (and snuggly) impact in city classrooms UAB Reporter - March, 2017
Sister of Civil Rights Martyr Details How Unconditional Love From a Pet Helped Her Cope Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times - February, 2017
Kids’ best friend: Dog helps students improve literacy skills Stephen Dawkins, 280 Reporter - January, 2017
My Hero Stephanie Anderson Witmer, USA TODAY - May, 2016
The Good Dogs Susan Swagler, Portico Magazine - May, 2016
4-Legged Comfort Tony Stewart Foundation - April, 2016
Cherri Ellis, B-Metro Magazine - February, 2016
Healing Hounds: Therapy dogs brighten the halls at OMES Molly Davidson, Shelby County Reporter - October, 2015
Four-Legged Comfort Nick Patterson, Alabama News Center - September, 2015
Dogs fill the streets around UAB during annual Mutt Strut Mark Almond, AL.com - April, 2015
December’s Heart to Paw Grant Recipient: Hand in Paw Big Heart Pet Brands - December, 2014
Hand in Paw brings furry therapy to those in need at Birmingham schools and hospitals Alexandra Scoville, AL.com - June, 2014
Anniston FUMC’s PAWS program spreads comfort and joy through canine therapy Brooke Carbo, The Anniston Star - February, 2014
Alabaster City Schools adopts four-legged employee Haley Westbrook, ABC 33/40 - October, 2013
Wells Fargo to award $1,000 grants to 34 Birmingham area nonprofits Stan Diel, AL.com - October, 2013
Dogs on the Quad provide students break from studying Jessica Smith, The Crimson White - October, 2013
Meeting Ryder Joel Gamble, Weld for Birmingham - August, 2013
There's A Dog In My Room! Carolanne Roberts, Tuscaloosa Magazine - August, 2013
Fighting Summer Slide YWCA of Central Alabama - July, 2013
Love and Service Heather Lybrand, Double Oak Mountain Life - April, 2013
Dog therapy program expands local services Sara Milledge, The Tuscaloosa News - December, 2012
Bonding Exercise Julie Keith, Birmingham Magazine - July, 2012
Man's best friend also can provide therapeutic care UAB Reporter - September, 2011
Puppy Love Cancer.uabmedicineblog.org - September, 2011
Hand in Paw brings animal-assisted therapy to local schools Shelbycountyreporter.com - September, 2011
Hand in Paw partners with UAB to offer an Animal Assisted Therapy Workshop - July, 2011
Mutt Strut Raises Funds for Hand in Paw Laura McAllister, Over The Mountain Journal - March, 2011
Community Leadership Grant: Hand-in-Paw, Birmingham, Ala. CareFusion.com - March, 2011
UAB to honor Outstanding Women - Claire Peel is one of our volunteers and was being honored by UAB. UAB Reporter - March, 2011
Tuscaloosanews.com - February, 2011
Extending a Friendly Paw Rachel Ashcroft, AOTA - October, 2010
UAB Magazine - May, 2010
Regions See The Good - April, 2010
Natural Companions Cory Diaz, Alabama Alumni Magazine - March, 2009
Pawsitive Living Kathy Seale, Birmingham News - January, 2009
Pierson’s journey Sarah Bruyn Jones, The Tuscaloosa News - February, 2007
