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Hand in Paw

@handinpawal.bsky.social
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Animal-Assisted Therapy nonprofit in Birmingham, AL 🐶🐱 Our Therapy Teams bring comfort and joy to people who need it most.

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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We went to Moody Oktoberfest to meet new neighbors — and found some old friends, too. 💛🐾 Among the hundreds who stopped by were UAB and Children's nurses who knew our Therapy Teams from hospital visits — and former patients who remembered their own visits. #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🍻🐾 LAST CALL for Barktoberfest sponsors! Opportunities start at $250, supporting Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy programs. Thanks to EBSCO, our Presenting Sponsor! ⏰ Sponsorship deadline: Thursday, Oct. 1 Become a Barktoberfest sponsor: secure.qgiv.com/for/...
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Becki Vance has volunteered with Hand in Paw for 18 years, logging more than 2,000 hours alongside four Therapy Animals (including a guinea pig) and now evaluating and mentoring the next generation of Therapy Teams. Read her story: handinpaw.org/2026/0...
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There are two ways to join the fun at Barktoberfest! 🍻🥨 🌭🇩🇪 🛍️ Become a vendor for $75! 🎟️ Or grab a ticket for $30! Come be part of a dog-friendly fall celebration supporting Hand in Paw’s mission. 💛🐾 Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/...
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
College is stressful. Last semester, HIP Therapy Dog Fiona gave nursing students a welcome chance to pause for a few minutes during finals week. 💛🐾 Fiona understood the assignment. 😁 📸 Photo shared by Hannah, Samford University #HandInPaw #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Roux would like it noted that these allegations are completely unfounded. She takes backyard security very seriously. 🐿️🐔 We have no further questions at this time. 😂🐾
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🍻🐾 ONE MONTH TO BARKTOBERFEST! 🐾🍻 Enjoy live music, craft beer, a pet costume contest, stein hoist competitions, and festive photo booth — plus, strike a paws with your pup for a one-of-a-kind caricature! #Barktoberfest #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Last Thursday at the James Rushton Early Learning Center, children brushed Poppy and Hasley, explored their Therapy Team cards, talked with their handlers, and settled in close — creating opportunities for communication, engagement, and connection. 💛🐾 #MissionMonday #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯 To our Jewish friends, Program Partners, volunteers, supporters, and neighbors celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Hand in Paw wishes you a sweet, healthy, and meaningful new year. May the year ahead bring plenty of connection, compassion, and reasons for hope. 💛
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Some connections deserve to be set in stone. Honor a person or pet with a tribute brick at Hand in Paw — and support Animal-Assisted Therapy in our community. www.fundraisingbrick...
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sometimes, a little time with a Therapy Dog is just what you need! 💛🐾 When Jada met Therapy Dog Roux at UAB's McMahon Hall in August, she shared this sweet testimonial:
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🏁🌭 CALLING ALL WIENER DOGS! 🌭🏁 This Saturday, put those little legs to the test at On Tap's Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race — benefiting Hand in Paw! Register your speedster before it fills up: www.ontapsportscafe.... #HandInPaw #WienerDogRace #BhamEvents #Oktoberfest
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A 12-hour shift can take a lot out of you. After spending time with Hand in Paw Therapy Dog Hasley, Sara shared these sweet photos with us. "This really made my day!" Sara said. "After a long 12 hour shift, getting to see that precious Hasley was so sweet. Thank y’all!" #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Highlights, photos, award recipients, and all the thank-yous you'd expect after a milestone night. We've got the whole story — and lots of photos — in our 2026 recap. 👇 handinpaw.org/2026/0...
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thirty years later, we're still showing up at UAB. 🐉💛 Our OG Program Partner has been part of the HIP story from the beginning. Therapy Teams like Lori and Callie are still carrying that mission forward today. Here's to three decades! 🐾 #HandInPaw #HIP30 #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🚨 NEW THERAPY TEAM ALERT! 🚨 Meet Jenny and Milo! 😻🐾 Milo recently completed his first visit at St. Martin's in the Pines, where he offered residents comfort and connection — with plenty of purring and lap time. Welcome to Hand in Paw! #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🚨 NEW THERAPY TEAM ALERT! 🚨 Meet Shelby and Roux! 💛🐾 Their first visit took them to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, offering families moments of comfort and connection. Off duty, Roux prefers blueberries, plushies and squirrel patrol. 🐿️ #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
👀 LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW: New York Broadway Experience 🎭🗽 Three nights in a four-star Midtown or Times Square hotel. Two orchestra or front mezzanine seats. And the Broadway show? You choose.
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🐾 THERAPY TEAM RENEWAL! 🐾 Congratulations to Leigh and Maisy on renewing their certification! Since 2022, they've volunteered together to support health and well-being through Animal-Assisted Therapy. Here's to four years of service — and more to come. 💛 #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
👀 LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW: "Under the Tuscany Sun" Getaway 🇮🇹🍷 Tuscany is calling! Bid on a seven-night villa getaway for six and trade your everyday view for the rolling hills, historic towns, incredible food, and unforgettable wines of the Italian countryside. #PicassoPets2026
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We had an absolute blast participating in McWane Science Center's Animal Party! Visitors had the chance to learn about the animal kingdom while also experiencing another remarkable relationship between people and animals: the healing power of Animal-Assisted Therapy.
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Consistency matters in Animal-Assisted Therapy. After years of visits, Carol and Maggie are familiar faces at Capstone Village, giving residents recurring opportunities for conversation and connection. 🐾 #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A Therapy Animal can encourage conversation, reminiscence, sensory engagement, and social connection for older adults in senior living and long-term care. Hand in Paw Therapy Teams recently visited St. Martin’s in the Pines. 🐾💛 #AnimalAssistedTherapy #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Tune in to Talk of Alabama this morning on ABC 33/40 to catch HIP Director of Advancement Michael Hansen and Therapy Team Kathy and Boo talking about Picasso Pets!
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨 NEW THERAPY TEAM ALERT! 🚨 Meet Benny and Charlie! 🐾 This new Hand in Paw Therapy Team is already serving the Tuscaloosa community. Charlie's favorite rewards are bacon snacks, belly rubs, and his stuffed bear. 🥓🧸 Welcome to the team! 💛 #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
When you join The Pack, your monthly gift helps Hand in Paw recruit, train, evaluate, and support volunteer Therapy Teams serving organizations across Central Alabama and Tuscaloosa — at no cost to our Program Partners. 🐾 Join today: handinpaw.org/thepack #HandInPaw #JoinThePack
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Thanks to Hollywood Feed for donating a silent auction package to #PicassoPets! Bid on it (and dozens more!) Aug. 22 at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum while supporting Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy programs. 🎟️ picassopets.com
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Not every visit goes as planned. Today Hand in Paw Therapy Team Meredith and Annie showed up for Sit, Stay, Read! at the Inglenook Branch of Birmingham Public Library. The scheduled group couldn't make it, so they spent the visit with library staff and visitors instead. 📚🐾
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
☀️📚 Summer reading is even better with a Therapy Dog! Stephanie and Poppy had a wonderful visit with our friends at Woodlawn Library, sharing smiles, stories, and plenty of tail wags. Thanks for having us. We can't wait for our next chapter together! 🐾 #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Happy Birthday, Sandy! 🎉🐾 You and Woody always brighten our day when you stop by the Hand in Paw office. Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with smiles, treats, and plenty of tail wags! 💛 #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
For artist Thomas Andrew, Picasso Pets is a celebration of art, community, and Hand in Paw’s founding vision. As a longtime friend and supporter of our founder, Beth Franklin and her work, he wanted to help however he could — and Picasso Pets gave him a meaningful way to contribute through his art.
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🐾 Two Therapy Teams. Two big milestones. Last week @TheGBHS Critter Camp, Murray celebrated his first year as a Hand in Paw Therapy Animal, while Jake marked an incredible nine years of service with us. Here's to many more wagging tails! 💛 #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Healthy Therapy Dogs = more visits, more smiles, and more moments of connection. 🐶👀 Thank you to Dr. Susan Nelms and the team at BluePearl Pet Hospital for providing complimentary eye exams for many of our Hand in Paw Therapy Dogs. 💛 #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Five Hand in Paw Therapy Teams recently stopped by Kirkwood to do what they do best! 🐶💛 Thanks to Cindi & Shep, Rosemary & Fudge, Mary Lauren & Franklin, Christine & Molly, and Katy & Elle for another paws-itively wonderful visit! #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #TherapyDogs
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🚨New Therapy Team Alert! 🚨 Meet Claudia and Penny, our newest Therapy Team! Penny loves chasing scents, her bestie Claudia, and her toy "PupSicle" 🍦 Oh, and if you happen to have a ham cube? You'll have a friend for life! 🐾 #HandInPaw #TeamTuesday
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
HIP Therapy Teams had a pawsitively wonderful time visiting our friends at Galleria Wood. The rooms were instantly filled with smiles and wagging tails! #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
HIP Therapy Teams had a pawsitively wonderful time visiting our friends at Galleria Wood. The rooms were instantly filled with smiles and wagging tails! #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
HIP Therapy Teams had a pawsitively wonderful time visiting our friends at Galleria Wood. The rooms were instantly filled with smiles and wagging tails! #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
HIP Therapy Teams had a pawsitively wonderful time visiting our friends at Galleria Wood. The rooms were instantly filled with smiles and wagging tails! #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
HIP Therapy Teams had a pawsitively wonderful time visiting our friends at Galleria Wood. The rooms were instantly filled with smiles and wagging tails! #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday #ConnectionIsTheCure
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Fireworks are tonight! Quick pet safety reminder: 🐾 Update ID tags. 🏡 Create a quiet safe space. 🚪 Watch doors. 🦮 Keep dogs leashed and cats indoors. 🎇 Skip fireworks with your pets. Read more: handinpaw.org/2026/0...
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🐾 As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. From all of us at Hand in Paw, Happy Independence Day! #FourthOfJuly #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
☀️ Summer is here, and so are the seasonal hazards for our pets. From heatstroke and hot pavement to fireworks and travel, our latest blog shares practical tips for keeping dogs and cats safe all season. 🔗 Read the full article: handinpaw.org/2026/0... #PetSafety #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Before managing Volunteers at Hand in Paw, Stephanie was one of them. With 1,300+ hours of volunteer service and 80+ Volunteer Teams she manages, she brings dual power to the mission and the team.🐾💛 Learn more about Stephanie at 🔗👇🏼 handinpaw.org/2026/0... #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Hand in Paw Therapy Teams recently began visiting the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic and Infusion Center at Children's of Alabama — bringing comfort and connection to children and families navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives.
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Thank you to the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and Cahaba Brewing Company for hosting Hand in Paw Therapy Teams for another outstanding community gathering. Enjoy a few of our favorite moments from the evening! 📸💛
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Surgeon General compared chronic loneliness to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Social isolation is a public health crisis — and connection is part of the clinical response. 💛 We wrote about it: handinpaw.org/2026/0.... #ConnectionIsTheCure #WellnessWednesday #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Congratulations to Joy and Vera on renewing their Hand in Paw Therapy Team certification! 🐾 Thank you for your continued commitment to bringing comfort, connection, and encouragement to our community. 💛 #TeamTuesday #HandInPaw
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
HIP Therapy Teams joined families at the Tuscaloosa Safety Fair for a day of learning, connection, and plenty of tail wags. Thanks to Stephanie & Olive, Susanne & Ollie, Chris & Navi, and Laura & Hasley for representing our mission in action. 💛 #HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MissionMonday
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Hand in Paw @handinpawal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there — especially the ones with muddy paw prints in the backseat. 🐾💛 Honor a special dad with a tribute gift supporting Animal-Assisted Therapy: handinpaw.org/donate... #FathersDay #HandInPaw
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