North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

Therapy Animal Services in Minnesota

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      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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      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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      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

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North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

7 days ago

North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners
Here are just a few of the #therapyanimals available to pet at Mall of America on #NationalTherapyAnimalDay April 30 from 4-7PM.Join North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners to enjoy alpacas, rabbits, cats and dozens of dogs on the Huntington® Bank Stage in the MOA rotunda. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

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North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners
Meet, pet and learn about #therapyanimals with North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners Therapy alpacas, cats, rabbits and dozens of breeds of dogs will be available at the #mallofamerica to meet, cuddle and hold. All animals are registered with Pet Partners, the gold standard in therapy animal interactions.There will be an opportunity for kids to read to the animals as well as collect their cards and coloring books. Join us as we celebrate proclamations from across the state and share some heart-warming stories about what the animals do and their visits.This will be a chance for everyone to learn about how you and your pet can become a therapy animal team and make a memorable contribution to your community. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

2 weeks ago

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Welcome to our new #petpartners teams: Bentley, Buddha, Josephine and Otis! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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The annual meeting of the Public Library Assn takes place April 1-3 in Minneapolis. Our North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners teams were there to promote the art of reading to #therapyanimals (or just cuddling with them!) Thank you Wendy and Rowen - Nancy and Sophie - Sheryl and Dejlig -Robert and Frank - Kathi and Simon - Paula and Abby - Mary and Maggie ... See MoreSee Less

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North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

4 weeks ago

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Our very own North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners and her dog, Maggie grace the cover of this week�#suncurrentrrent ... See MoreSee Less

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