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Quiet Moment of Healing: How One Therapy Dog Helped a Nurse Grieve

Hand in Paw handler with golden retriever therapy dog. Text reads: Sometimes healing doesn’t require words — just a quiet moment with a Therapy Dog who understands.

Paws for Heart Health

Don’t Fur-get Our Heroes During the Holidays 💛

Collage of Hand in Paw therapy teams and animals bringing comfort to people in community settings

Wags for Wellness spreads hope and healing to first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, and more all year-round. Here’s how you can help!

Coffee Talk with Rebecca Mason

Coffee Talk with Rebecca Mason featuring a woman spending time with a therapy dog outdoors for Hand in Paw.

Hand in Paw 2021 Year in Review

Hand in Paw 2021 Year in Review cover featuring a therapy dog greeting a person

Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs – The Ultimutt Guide!

Guide graphic comparing therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support dogs, with people and dogs in care settings.

Hand in Paw Therapy Teams are Pawesome! Here’s Why…

Collage of Hand in Paw volunteer therapy teams and their animal-assisted visits in care and community settings.

Story Time with a Nonjudgemental Furry Friend

Virtual story time with a Hand in Paw volunteer, therapy dog, and children’s activity materials.

Puppers & Pawsitivity: 3 Good Things HIP is Thankful For Right Now

Therapy dog and handler practicing a gentle greeting outdoors.

Hand in Paw Offers Virtual Animal-Assisted Therapy Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hand in Paw volunteer with a golden retriever therapy partner outdoors