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.
Our offices are closed today (January 14)! Alabama Power is doing utility work in our neighborhood. Our team will be working from home but still available by email/phone! 💙🐾
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Our offices are closed today (January 14)! Alabama Power is doing utility work in our neighborhood. Our team will be working from home but still available by email/phone! 💙🐾
Huge shoutout to our Junior Board! 🐾 Your dedication keeps our Therapy Teams bringing comfort & healing to those who need it most.
Thank you for being the heart behind our impact! 🐶💛
#HandInPaw #TherapyDogs #ConnectionIsTheCure #MuttStrut2026
Thank you for being the heart behind our impact! 🐶💛
#HandInPaw #TherapyDogs #ConnectionIsTheCure #MuttStrut2026
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Huge shoutout to our Junior Board! 🐾 Your dedication keeps our Therapy Teams bringing comfort & healing to those who need it most.
Thank you for being the heart behind our impact! 🐶💛
#HandInPaw #TherapyDogs #ConnectionIsTheCure #MuttStrut2026
Thank you for being the heart behind our impact! 🐶💛
#HandInPaw #TherapyDogs #ConnectionIsTheCure #MuttStrut2026
A child who won’t talk all day whispers to a therapy dog. A teen’s anxiety melts when a cat curls up beside them. 💛🐾
These moments aren’t magic — they’re what 30 years of animal-assisted therapy looks like.
Connection really is the cure.
👉 handinpaw.org
These moments aren’t magic — they’re what 30 years of animal-assisted therapy looks like.
Connection really is the cure.
👉 handinpaw.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
A child who won’t talk all day whispers to a therapy dog. A teen’s anxiety melts when a cat curls up beside them. 💛🐾
These moments aren’t magic — they’re what 30 years of animal-assisted therapy looks like.
Connection really is the cure.
👉 handinpaw.org
These moments aren’t magic — they’re what 30 years of animal-assisted therapy looks like.
Connection really is the cure.
👉 handinpaw.org
🎉Fun Fact Friday🎉 Did you know your dog can actually smell your feelings? They can pick up on subtle changes in your scent, like shifts in hormones, stress, or fear, and respond with the comfort you need. 🐶👃🐾💛
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #HIP30 #ConnectionIsTheCure
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #HIP30 #ConnectionIsTheCure
January 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
🎉Fun Fact Friday🎉 Did you know your dog can actually smell your feelings? They can pick up on subtle changes in your scent, like shifts in hormones, stress, or fear, and respond with the comfort you need. 🐶👃🐾💛
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #HIP30 #ConnectionIsTheCure
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #HIP30 #ConnectionIsTheCure
We’re excited to welcome Protective Life as a new Program Partner of Hand in Paw! 💛🐾
Together, we’re expanding access to Animal-Assisted Therapy and bringing meaningful moments of connection, comfort, and care to more people across our community.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Together, we’re expanding access to Animal-Assisted Therapy and bringing meaningful moments of connection, comfort, and care to more people across our community.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
January 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
We’re excited to welcome Protective Life as a new Program Partner of Hand in Paw! 💛🐾
Together, we’re expanding access to Animal-Assisted Therapy and bringing meaningful moments of connection, comfort, and care to more people across our community.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
Together, we’re expanding access to Animal-Assisted Therapy and bringing meaningful moments of connection, comfort, and care to more people across our community.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP
With the holiday stress behind us, it's time to paws for a mental health boost! Did you know 86% of pet owners believe their pets enhance their mental well-being? The unconditional love, comfort, and connection they give can do a world of good for our happiness.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
January 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM
With the holiday stress behind us, it's time to paws for a mental health boost! Did you know 86% of pet owners believe their pets enhance their mental well-being? The unconditional love, comfort, and connection they give can do a world of good for our happiness.
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy
Happy National Cuddle Up Day! Snuggling with a furry friend or loved one doesn't just feel good, it's good for you, too! Cuddling releases oxytocin, the "love hormone," which can boost your mood and improve your overall well-being. Go cuddle! 🐾🫂
#HandInPaw #NationalCuddleUpDay
#HandInPaw #NationalCuddleUpDay
January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Happy National Cuddle Up Day! Snuggling with a furry friend or loved one doesn't just feel good, it's good for you, too! Cuddling releases oxytocin, the "love hormone," which can boost your mood and improve your overall well-being. Go cuddle! 🐾🫂
#HandInPaw #NationalCuddleUpDay
#HandInPaw #NationalCuddleUpDay
We’re back in the office — and so are the Therapy Animals. 🐾☕
After a little rest, a lot of treats, and some very serious lounging, the Hand in Paw team is officially kicking off 2026. We’re excited to get back to work!
Happy New Year! Let’s do some good together. 💛
After a little rest, a lot of treats, and some very serious lounging, the Hand in Paw team is officially kicking off 2026. We’re excited to get back to work!
Happy New Year! Let’s do some good together. 💛
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
We’re back in the office — and so are the Therapy Animals. 🐾☕
After a little rest, a lot of treats, and some very serious lounging, the Hand in Paw team is officially kicking off 2026. We’re excited to get back to work!
Happy New Year! Let’s do some good together. 💛
After a little rest, a lot of treats, and some very serious lounging, the Hand in Paw team is officially kicking off 2026. We’re excited to get back to work!
Happy New Year! Let’s do some good together. 💛
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