North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

Therapy Animal Services in Minnesota

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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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      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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    • 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.

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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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      Invite us over to bring happiness, companionship and courage to the people you work with.

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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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In the News – April/May 2024

VA Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2024

Alpacas Whiteout and Reese’s spread joy and happiness at a WCCO wellness event on May 17, 2024

Ed and Truman featured at MSP on BabyDodge Therapy Animal Thursday on May 9, 2024

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Little readers at North Star therapy Animals of Pet Partners Read to a Breed event were profiled on WCCO -CBS – May 11, 2024

Connie and Kimber along with Diane and Chekhov at the State Capitol to celebrate National Therapy Animal Day on April 30, 2024

In the News – January 2024

Land ‘O Lakes Dog Show

More than two dozen NSTA members participated in Land ‘O Lakes dog show events this month
Thanks to everyone who volunteered at the coat check, participated in therapy animal demonstrations and brought their talents to the Read to a Breed event.


Our Read to a Breed event garnered a considerable amount of media attention – from Kare 11, WCCO and Fox 9. (Sadly, our interview with KSTP ended up on the cutting room floor)
Special thanks to Sophia Legare handled both coats and a camera – creating these two special videos to commemorate the events.

Wagging tails are here this weekend at St. Paul RiverCentre

Fox 9 Read to a Breed Event video

In the News – December 2023

What an outstanding two days during the height of Christmas shopping at the Mall of America! NSTA was invited by Catholic Charities’ Giving Tree crew to greet shoppers on December 16 and 17.

NSTA volunteers appeared on all four local television stations for a total of ten segments before and during the event.

What’s more, the Giving Tree hosts gave NSTA
a generous donation. And we’ll be back next
December – all teams and species are eligible.

Catholic Charities ‘Giving Tree’ event at MOA

31st Annual Giving Tree event at the Mall of America this weekend

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Catholic Charities hosts 31st annual Giving Tree event at MOA

Llama, alpaca and more to be part of Catholic Charities’ Giving Tree

Catholic Charities Giving Tree raises awareness to trauma informed care with therapy animals

Giving Tree Event with Alpacas

North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

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A perfect summer night in Shakopee, MN City Government #barkintheparkThank you Mary, Cheryl and Maggie for spreading the word on what #therapyanimals do! ... See MoreSee Less

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A perfect summer night in Shakopee, MN City Government #barkintheparkThank you Mary, Cheryl and Maggie for spreading the word on what #TherapyAnimals do! ... See MoreSee Less

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This North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners dog, BiBi went 'gravie' over a new friend Gravie at Gravie today.Even Health Benefits experts need a little animal love at work! ... See MoreSee Less

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A successful Read to a Breed event at Southdale Center on Saturday! Despite the beautiful outdoor weather, many kids came to the mall to read to and/or visit Abby, Attax, Bergen, Dash, Izzy, Maddie, Millie, Opal, Oslo and Pushkin.#Happymomsday ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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On Saturday, May 10 you can visit with 10 registered therapy animals at Southdale Center. - Children ages 3+ can read to an animal - Pet owners can learn about volunteering Anyone can come and experience the comfort and joy of spending time with and petting a cuddly and loving therapy animal. Our PPet Partnersregistered therapy animals volunteer at schools, libraries, hospitals, care centers and more.Meet us outside the Apple Store on level one! ... See MoreSee Less

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