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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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!

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August 21st, 10:02 pm

Join North Star Therapy Animals on Monday, August 26 Minnesota State Fair Dan Patch Park Stage at 10:45AM.

Hear Nata, Phoenix and Eddi tell their stories and explain how Therapy Animals can help in reducing stress, anxiety and depression. ... See MoreSee Less

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August 20th, 6:32 pm

Join North Star Therapy Animals at the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Tuesday, August 27 at 2, 3, 4, and 5PM for Therapy Animal Demonstrations.

The Minnesota State Fair is a great place to learn about how you and your pet (dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, horse, llama, bird or rat) can become a registered therapy animal team.

North Star Therapy Animals fair demonstrations at the PET Pavilion are fun, educational and very friendly as our therapy dogs are always ready to meet and cuddle with all members of the audience. ... See MoreSee Less

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I'll be there for the new Read to a Breed event on August 28! I sure hope I can sample some of the food.

Howie will be there.😜

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August 20th, 5:44 pm

North Star Therapy Animals lost an important member this week.

Cedar LOVED the library and volunteered with Reading Education Assistance Dogs Minnesota for more than 10 years. She was also the hot-dog retrieving champion at the annual North Star Therapy Animals picnic.

Almost 14 years old, Cedar passed away peacefully on August 15. We will all miss her. ... See MoreSee Less

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So sorry for your loss! Cedar was a rock star in the therapy dog world.

A great loss 💔

So sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear this Barb. Wonderful dog!

So sorry, Barb. Cedar will be missed by so many. Thanks to both of you for all the lives you have touched.❤️

So sorry, Barb.

Barb....my heart is breaking. Always thought of Cedar as a ROCK STAR. So sorry to hear.

She will be missed. What a great life you gave her! 😘🐾🐾

Oh....Barb, so sorry! Cedar was a wonderful therapy dog. My heart goes out to you.

So sad. So sorry Barb!

Hugs to Barb. We will all miss you Cedar.

Barb, we are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time ❤️

I’m so sorry for your loss of your precious pet. What a legacy. You made a difference. Hugs. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

So sorry, Barb - Cedar was a great dog and you gave her a wonderful life.

I’m so sorry Barb. It’s never easy to lose our wonderful companions.

I remember her at Augsburg Park Library. She was a good listener.

So very sorry for your loss.

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I fondly remember her as the neutral dog at our first evaluation. Good work, Cedar 💜

My deepest condolences to Cedar’s family.

She was a special star - and will always be loved by her friends and fans. We will all miss her. My heart hurts for you.

So sorry!

Very sorry to hear this.

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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

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Request a Visit

Become a Member

Leaving paw prints on the hearts of those we visit