Who We Are

Therapy Animal Stars
We are a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about therapy animal services and benefits they bring to individuals in our communities.

Who We Are
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Services
Meet Our Stars
Facilities We Visit
Our Animals

Leaving Paw Prints
A therapy animal is a specially trained animal that partners with its human handler to volunteer at a variety of facilities and events, bringing joy, comfort, and companionship to those they meet.

Our Animals
Meet Our Stars
What is a Therapy Animal?
Who Uses Therapy Animal Services?
FAQ
News & Events

Therapy Animal Tales
Read about the great work our teams are doing out in the field and stay up to date on what's happening with the North Star Therapy Animals organization.

Have a great story to share? Send us a note and let us know!

News & Events
News
Events
Become a Team

WANTED! More Teams
We are looking for more therapy animal teams to join us. If you are interested in forming wonderful friendships, making treasured memories & finding personal fulfillment then you are in the right place!

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Getting Started
Membership
FAQ
Request a Visit

We'd love to visit!
Invite us over to bring happiness, companionship and courage to the people you work with.

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Facilities We Visit
Our Services
Members

Membership has benefits
Being a North Star Therapy Animal member has many benefits. You witness people make amazing transformations, your relationship with your animal grows and you also get to see what's in this section!

Members
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Want to learn more about North Star Therapy Animals? Fill out the contact form and we will get back to you.

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8 hours ago

Your donation to NSTA on TUESDAY Dec. 1 qualifies for a Facebook match!

On GivingTuesday Dec 1, Facebook will match $7 million in qualifying donations. So please consider donating to this Fundraiser for North Star Therapy Animals. ...

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12 hours ago

Faceook is Matching $7 Million on GivingTuesday
Support a nonprofit and on GivingTuesday, Dec 1, we'll match $7 million in donations. This year, to help the match reach more of the causes you care about, we've changed how we match donations.
Here's how it works: First, Matching 100% of the First $2 Million
For the first $2 million, we'll match 100% of your donation to qualifying fundraisers. If you donate $10, Facebook will also donate $10.
Then, Matching 10% After

Click on this link to donate. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us continue our mission.https://www.facebook.com/donate/126189009135126/?__cft__[0]=AZXDI4MrMW-QAJ6093fBWnjfMAO6F7cq9bcfjo5QqcqyTfjdUL3dWpweATstAxkigVQL62OsVfr5F4HqbGORqY8WHFFDNF0hNF9gM6lJ0dGA_Bia9Y0uiG-0paC3rC6oOaewpKaIZi4S77Hn8mNzT5GssWG1SZPxV5TCZZO6vFX008qSbHqYdJu6ueNJMLJzaVehPGAsvE2Z0wqlGV_tKd9O&__tn__=-UK-R ...

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1 week ago

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends who share in our love of the human-animal bond.

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2 weeks ago

There’s still time to contribute today and help NSTA earn a $500 or even $1,000 prize drawing.

Any amount, $10, $15, $25, etc. qualifies!

To contribute, go directly to our Give to the Max Page

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2 weeks ago

Our animals miss visiting!

Libraries are closed. Schools and care centers are restricted. And Minnesota winters are COLD.

Help us raise $$ to find opportunities to safely visit this winter. NorthStarTherapyAnimals.org. Give to the Max! ...

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Therapy Animal Stars

Who We Are

Our Story

Our Mission

Our Services

Meet Our Stars

Facilities We Visit

Leaving Paw Prints

Our Animals

Meet Our Stars

What is a Therapy Animal?

Who Uses Therapy Animal Services?

FAQ

Therapy Animal Tales

News & Events

News

Events

WANTED! More Teams

Become a Team

Getting Started

Membership

FAQ

We'd love to visit!

Request a visit

Request a Visit

Facilities We Visit

Our Services

Membership has benefits

Members

Member Login

Hello There!

Contact Us

Contact Form

Request a Visit

Become a Member

Leaving paw prints on the hearts of those we visit