Hand in Paw
@handinpawal.bsky.social
Animal-Assisted Therapy nonprofit in Birmingham, AL 🐶🐱 Our Therapy Teams bring comfort and joy to people who need it most.
New year, new way to give back. 🐾
Volunteer Therapy Teams at Hand in Paw bring calm and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — alongside their pets.
Learn more about volunteering in 2026: handinpaw.org/volunteer
#HandInPaw #VolunteerWithYourPet
Volunteer Therapy Teams at Hand in Paw bring calm and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — alongside their pets.
Learn more about volunteering in 2026: handinpaw.org/volunteer
#HandInPaw #VolunteerWithYourPet
January 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
New year, new way to give back. 🐾
Volunteer Therapy Teams at Hand in Paw bring calm and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — alongside their pets.
Learn more about volunteering in 2026: handinpaw.org/volunteer
#HandInPaw #VolunteerWithYourPet
Volunteer Therapy Teams at Hand in Paw bring calm and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — alongside their pets.
Learn more about volunteering in 2026: handinpaw.org/volunteer
#HandInPaw #VolunteerWithYourPet
Hello, 2026. 👋🐾
This year marks Hand in Paw’s 30th anniversary, and we’re grateful to begin it alongside a community that has made three decades of calm, comfort, and connection possible.
Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. We’re excited for what’s ahead. 💛
This year marks Hand in Paw’s 30th anniversary, and we’re grateful to begin it alongside a community that has made three decades of calm, comfort, and connection possible.
Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. We’re excited for what’s ahead. 💛
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Hello, 2026. 👋🐾
This year marks Hand in Paw’s 30th anniversary, and we’re grateful to begin it alongside a community that has made three decades of calm, comfort, and connection possible.
Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. We’re excited for what’s ahead. 💛
This year marks Hand in Paw’s 30th anniversary, and we’re grateful to begin it alongside a community that has made three decades of calm, comfort, and connection possible.
Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. We’re excited for what’s ahead. 💛
Can you believe it's the last day of 2025! There’s still time to support Therapy Teams who bring comfort and connection to people across our community. 💛🐾
Donate to Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign by midnight!
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
#ConnectionIsTheCure #WeAreHIP #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Donate to Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign by midnight!
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
#ConnectionIsTheCure #WeAreHIP #AnimalAssistedTherapy
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Can you believe it's the last day of 2025! There’s still time to support Therapy Teams who bring comfort and connection to people across our community. 💛🐾
Donate to Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign by midnight!
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
#ConnectionIsTheCure #WeAreHIP #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Donate to Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign by midnight!
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
#ConnectionIsTheCure #WeAreHIP #AnimalAssistedTherapy
As we approach the final days of the year, we’re grateful for every gift supporting Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign. 💛🐾
Your generosity helps bring calm, comfort, and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — today and into the year ahead.
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
Your generosity helps bring calm, comfort, and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — today and into the year ahead.
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As we approach the final days of the year, we’re grateful for every gift supporting Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign. 💛🐾
Your generosity helps bring calm, comfort, and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — today and into the year ahead.
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
Your generosity helps bring calm, comfort, and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy — today and into the year ahead.
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
Only a few days left in our Annual Giving Campaign.
Help support Therapy Teams → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw
Help support Therapy Teams → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw
Donate to Hand in Paw's 2025 Annual Campaign
Bring comfort, joy, and connection to people of all ages. Donate to Hand in Paw’s 2025 End-of-Year Campaign and help therapy animals change lives!
give.handinpaw.org
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Only a few days left in our Annual Giving Campaign.
Help support Therapy Teams → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw
Help support Therapy Teams → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw
The holidays don’t pause the need for comfort.
Your year-end gift supports Animal-Assisted Therapy across our community → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign
Your year-end gift supports Animal-Assisted Therapy across our community → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign
Donate to Hand in Paw's 2025 Annual Campaign
Bring comfort, joy, and connection to people of all ages. Donate to Hand in Paw’s 2025 End-of-Year Campaign and help therapy animals change lives!
give.handinpaw.org
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The holidays don’t pause the need for comfort.
Your year-end gift supports Animal-Assisted Therapy across our community → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign
Your year-end gift supports Animal-Assisted Therapy across our community → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign
This year, Hand in Paw Therapy Teams made thousands of visits and tallied more than 145,000 therapeutic interactions, creating precious moments of hope, healing, and connection throughout Central Alabama. Here's to everyone who made it possible. 🐾💛
December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This year, Hand in Paw Therapy Teams made thousands of visits and tallied more than 145,000 therapeutic interactions, creating precious moments of hope, healing, and connection throughout Central Alabama. Here's to everyone who made it possible. 🐾💛
This holiday season, we’re grateful for our community.
Thank you to our volunteers, Therapy Teams, Program Partners, and supporters for helping bring calm and connection throughout the year.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday.
#HandInPaw #MerryChristmas
Thank you to our volunteers, Therapy Teams, Program Partners, and supporters for helping bring calm and connection throughout the year.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday.
#HandInPaw #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This holiday season, we’re grateful for our community.
Thank you to our volunteers, Therapy Teams, Program Partners, and supporters for helping bring calm and connection throughout the year.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday.
#HandInPaw #MerryChristmas
Thank you to our volunteers, Therapy Teams, Program Partners, and supporters for helping bring calm and connection throughout the year.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday.
#HandInPaw #MerryChristmas
Holiday stress is real. You’re not alone.
Slow down when you can. Take a breath. Step outside. Spend a quiet moment with your pet. Connection helps, and Animal-Assisted Therapy is built on that simple truth.
Learn more: handinpaw.org
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Slow down when you can. Take a breath. Step outside. Spend a quiet moment with your pet. Connection helps, and Animal-Assisted Therapy is built on that simple truth.
Learn more: handinpaw.org
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
December 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Holiday stress is real. You’re not alone.
Slow down when you can. Take a breath. Step outside. Spend a quiet moment with your pet. Connection helps, and Animal-Assisted Therapy is built on that simple truth.
Learn more: handinpaw.org
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Slow down when you can. Take a breath. Step outside. Spend a quiet moment with your pet. Connection helps, and Animal-Assisted Therapy is built on that simple truth.
Learn more: handinpaw.org
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Holiday break mode: activated! 🎄✨ We're officially out of the office through January 5th, probably indulging in too many cookies. Hope Santa Paws treats you well! 🐶😻🎅 Thanks for being part of our journey this year. 🐾💛 Happy Pawlidays!
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Holiday break mode: activated! 🎄✨ We're officially out of the office through January 5th, probably indulging in too many cookies. Hope Santa Paws treats you well! 🐶😻🎅 Thanks for being part of our journey this year. 🐾💛 Happy Pawlidays!
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
As the year winds down, your support continues to bring comfort and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy. 💛🐾
Make a year-end gift → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
Make a year-end gift → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
Donate to Hand in Paw's 2025 Annual Campaign
Bring comfort, joy, and connection to people of all ages. Donate to Hand in Paw’s 2025 End-of-Year Campaign and help therapy animals change lives!
give.handinpaw.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As the year winds down, your support continues to bring comfort and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy. 💛🐾
Make a year-end gift → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
Make a year-end gift → give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
In Boo’s Special Day, Dr. Joe Jolly shares how real moments with his Therapy Dog inspired a children’s book rooted in comfort, hope, and connection.
All proceeds from the book are donated to Hand in Paw!
👉 Read the story behind the story: https://tr.ee/QoBF2X
All proceeds from the book are donated to Hand in Paw!
👉 Read the story behind the story: https://tr.ee/QoBF2X
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In Boo’s Special Day, Dr. Joe Jolly shares how real moments with his Therapy Dog inspired a children’s book rooted in comfort, hope, and connection.
All proceeds from the book are donated to Hand in Paw!
👉 Read the story behind the story: https://tr.ee/QoBF2X
All proceeds from the book are donated to Hand in Paw!
👉 Read the story behind the story: https://tr.ee/QoBF2X
This #ThankfulThursday, we’re grateful for what we’ve been able to accomplish together. 💛🐾
So far this year:
• 145,000+ Therapy Team interactions
• 5,800+ volunteer hours (and counting)
If you’d like to support this work as the year wraps up:
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
So far this year:
• 145,000+ Therapy Team interactions
• 5,800+ volunteer hours (and counting)
If you’d like to support this work as the year wraps up:
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This #ThankfulThursday, we’re grateful for what we’ve been able to accomplish together. 💛🐾
So far this year:
• 145,000+ Therapy Team interactions
• 5,800+ volunteer hours (and counting)
If you’d like to support this work as the year wraps up:
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
So far this year:
• 145,000+ Therapy Team interactions
• 5,800+ volunteer hours (and counting)
If you’d like to support this work as the year wraps up:
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025
We’re pleased to welcome Greg Greaves, Aaron McDonald, and Lisa McNair to the Hand in Paw Board of Directors next year.
We’re grateful for their leadership and commitment as we continue expanding Animal-Assisted Therapy across Central Alabama & Tuscaloosa.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
We’re grateful for their leadership and commitment as we continue expanding Animal-Assisted Therapy across Central Alabama & Tuscaloosa.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’re pleased to welcome Greg Greaves, Aaron McDonald, and Lisa McNair to the Hand in Paw Board of Directors next year.
We’re grateful for their leadership and commitment as we continue expanding Animal-Assisted Therapy across Central Alabama & Tuscaloosa.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
We’re grateful for their leadership and commitment as we continue expanding Animal-Assisted Therapy across Central Alabama & Tuscaloosa.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Looking for a meaningful gift? 💛🐾
Honor a loved one with a tribute brick in Hand in Paw’s Memorial Garden — a lasting way to support Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Learn more → handinpaw.org/donate...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MemorialGarden
Honor a loved one with a tribute brick in Hand in Paw’s Memorial Garden — a lasting way to support Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Learn more → handinpaw.org/donate...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MemorialGarden
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Looking for a meaningful gift? 💛🐾
Honor a loved one with a tribute brick in Hand in Paw’s Memorial Garden — a lasting way to support Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Learn more → handinpaw.org/donate...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MemorialGarden
Honor a loved one with a tribute brick in Hand in Paw’s Memorial Garden — a lasting way to support Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Learn more → handinpaw.org/donate...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MemorialGarden
A single quiet moment with a Therapy Animal can make a world of difference. 💛🐾
Get to know Therapy Team Mark & Sadie in our latest HIP Tales Blog.
Read more → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Get to know Therapy Team Mark & Sadie in our latest HIP Tales Blog.
Read more → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A single quiet moment with a Therapy Animal can make a world of difference. 💛🐾
Get to know Therapy Team Mark & Sadie in our latest HIP Tales Blog.
Read more → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Get to know Therapy Team Mark & Sadie in our latest HIP Tales Blog.
Read more → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign is already in motion, and we’re grateful for everyone supporting Therapy Teams across our community this season.
Make a gift any time at:
give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
Make a gift any time at:
give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign is already in motion, and we’re grateful for everyone supporting Therapy Teams across our community this season.
Make a gift any time at:
give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
Make a gift any time at:
give.handinpaw.org/2025
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #AnnualGivingCampaign #WeAreHIP
Meet Boo, the Therapy Dog whose story is bringing comfort to kids far beyond his visits. 💛🐾
“Boo’s Special Day” was written by his owner, Dr. Joe Jolly, and was inspired by real moments of healing and connection.
Read the feature → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
“Boo’s Special Day” was written by his owner, Dr. Joe Jolly, and was inspired by real moments of healing and connection.
Read the feature → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Meet Boo, the Therapy Dog whose story is bringing comfort to kids far beyond his visits. 💛🐾
“Boo’s Special Day” was written by his owner, Dr. Joe Jolly, and was inspired by real moments of healing and connection.
Read the feature → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
“Boo’s Special Day” was written by his owner, Dr. Joe Jolly, and was inspired by real moments of healing and connection.
Read the feature → handinpaw.org/2025/1...
Boo has comforted kids through hospital stays, hard days at school, and even family court.
His new children’s book, Boo’s Special Day, shares those real moments of healing.
Read the story behind it: handinpaw.org/boos-s...
#AnimalAssistedTherapy #HandInPaw #BoosSpecialDay
His new children’s book, Boo’s Special Day, shares those real moments of healing.
Read the story behind it: handinpaw.org/boos-s...
#AnimalAssistedTherapy #HandInPaw #BoosSpecialDay
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Boo has comforted kids through hospital stays, hard days at school, and even family court.
His new children’s book, Boo’s Special Day, shares those real moments of healing.
Read the story behind it: handinpaw.org/boos-s...
#AnimalAssistedTherapy #HandInPaw #BoosSpecialDay
His new children’s book, Boo’s Special Day, shares those real moments of healing.
Read the story behind it: handinpaw.org/boos-s...
#AnimalAssistedTherapy #HandInPaw #BoosSpecialDay
It's #GivingTuesday! Thanks to you, we are off to a great start — already at 15% of our goal! Now let's ramp up the love! Your gift helps bring calm, comfort, and connection to people facing stress, illness, and uncertainty. Help us reach our goal: give.handinpaw.org/G... 🐾💛🎁
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's #GivingTuesday! Thanks to you, we are off to a great start — already at 15% of our goal! Now let's ramp up the love! Your gift helps bring calm, comfort, and connection to people facing stress, illness, and uncertainty. Help us reach our goal: give.handinpaw.org/G... 🐾💛🎁
It’s #GivingTuesday!
We’re raising funds to train 30 new Therapy Teams for 2026 as demand grows across hospitals, schools, and eldercare programs.
Give today: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #ConnectionIsTheCur
We’re raising funds to train 30 new Therapy Teams for 2026 as demand grows across hospitals, schools, and eldercare programs.
Give today: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #ConnectionIsTheCur
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday!
We’re raising funds to train 30 new Therapy Teams for 2026 as demand grows across hospitals, schools, and eldercare programs.
Give today: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #ConnectionIsTheCur
We’re raising funds to train 30 new Therapy Teams for 2026 as demand grows across hospitals, schools, and eldercare programs.
Give today: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #ConnectionIsTheCur
Skip the Black Friday rush and start Giving Tuesday early. 💛🐾
Our goal: train 30 new Therapy Teams for our 30th anniversary, and your early gift helps make it happen.
Give now: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #GivingTuesday #WeAreHIP
Our goal: train 30 new Therapy Teams for our 30th anniversary, and your early gift helps make it happen.
Give now: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #GivingTuesday #WeAreHIP
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Skip the Black Friday rush and start Giving Tuesday early. 💛🐾
Our goal: train 30 new Therapy Teams for our 30th anniversary, and your early gift helps make it happen.
Give now: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #GivingTuesday #WeAreHIP
Our goal: train 30 new Therapy Teams for our 30th anniversary, and your early gift helps make it happen.
Give now: give.handinpaw.org/G...
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #GivingTuesday #WeAreHIP
🛍️ Black Friday deal: 30% off orders of $70+ now through Sunday!
Shop HIP merch → handinpaw.myspreadsh...
Every purchase supports Animal-Assisted Therapy in our community. 💛🐾
#HandInPaw #BlackFriday #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Shop HIP merch → handinpaw.myspreadsh...
Every purchase supports Animal-Assisted Therapy in our community. 💛🐾
#HandInPaw #BlackFriday #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🛍️ Black Friday deal: 30% off orders of $70+ now through Sunday!
Shop HIP merch → handinpaw.myspreadsh...
Every purchase supports Animal-Assisted Therapy in our community. 💛🐾
#HandInPaw #BlackFriday #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Shop HIP merch → handinpaw.myspreadsh...
Every purchase supports Animal-Assisted Therapy in our community. 💛🐾
#HandInPaw #BlackFriday #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
🚨 New Therapy Team Alert! 🚨
Welcome Sandi and Maya to the HIP family! They’re already making an impact at Brookdale Assisted Living, Lakeshore Parkway Skilled Nursing, Galleria Woods, McLeod Software, and Ronald McDonald House.
We’re so glad to have them on the team! 💛🐾
Welcome Sandi and Maya to the HIP family! They’re already making an impact at Brookdale Assisted Living, Lakeshore Parkway Skilled Nursing, Galleria Woods, McLeod Software, and Ronald McDonald House.
We’re so glad to have them on the team! 💛🐾
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚨 New Therapy Team Alert! 🚨
Welcome Sandi and Maya to the HIP family! They’re already making an impact at Brookdale Assisted Living, Lakeshore Parkway Skilled Nursing, Galleria Woods, McLeod Software, and Ronald McDonald House.
We’re so glad to have them on the team! 💛🐾
Welcome Sandi and Maya to the HIP family! They’re already making an impact at Brookdale Assisted Living, Lakeshore Parkway Skilled Nursing, Galleria Woods, McLeod Software, and Ronald McDonald House.
We’re so glad to have them on the team! 💛🐾
A beautiful feature from Bham Now highlights the impact of Hand in Paw Therapy Teams across Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. 💛🐾
If you’re curious about volunteering with your pet or why Animal-Assisted Therapy matters, this is a great place to start.
Read: bhamnow.com/2025/11/...
#ConnectionIsTheCure
If you’re curious about volunteering with your pet or why Animal-Assisted Therapy matters, this is a great place to start.
Read: bhamnow.com/2025/11/...
#ConnectionIsTheCure
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A beautiful feature from Bham Now highlights the impact of Hand in Paw Therapy Teams across Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. 💛🐾
If you’re curious about volunteering with your pet or why Animal-Assisted Therapy matters, this is a great place to start.
Read: bhamnow.com/2025/11/...
#ConnectionIsTheCure
If you’re curious about volunteering with your pet or why Animal-Assisted Therapy matters, this is a great place to start.
Read: bhamnow.com/2025/11/...
#ConnectionIsTheCure