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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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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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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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If you’re interested in having North Star Therapy Animals visit your facility, please fill out our Facility Request Form and our Facilities Coordinator will contact you. Thank you for your interest!

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North Star Therapy Animals

11 hours ago

What are YOU celebrating this week? We're celebrating three new North Star Therapy Animals teams who joined us in July.

That's Benny (handler Micah), Blayze (handler Missy), and Mellie (handler Dot). Aren't they the sweetest faces you've seen all week? ... See MoreSee Less

What are YOU celebrating this week? Were celebrating three new North Star Therapy Animals teams who joined us in July.

Thats Benny (handler Micah), Blayze (handler Missy), and Mellie (handler Dot). Arent they the sweetest faces youve seen all week?

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North Star Therapy Animals shared Micah Garber's post.

2 days ago

...and we're so excited to welcome you, Micah & Benny! (who wouldn't love a visit from sweet Benny??)Benny and I are excited to join! ... See MoreSee Less

...and were so excited to welcome you, Micah & Benny! (who wouldnt love a visit from sweet Benny??)

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Welcome!!

North Star Therapy Animals added 6 new photos to the album: 2017.

2 days ago

North Star Therapy Animals had a great event last Saturday at Dog Days Westonka. Lots of responsible pet owners enjoyed learning about how to become registered therapy teams! ... See MoreSee Less

North Star Therapy Animals had a great event last Saturday at Dog Days Westonka. Lots of responsible pet owners enjoyed learning about how to become registered therapy teams!

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North Star Therapy Animals

4 days ago

"Volunteering takes many forms at Maple Grove Hospital, including four legged volunteers."

North Star Therapy Animals teams are at it again - this time featured in a special story about their work by Maple Grove Voice. (Those are therapy dogs Otto and Miles in the photo, but Riley and Colby visit MGH too!)

The story features two touching examples of how visiting therapy animals benefit not just patients, but staff as well. Read it here: www.maplegrovevoice.com/2017/08/15/151040/healing-help-comes-with-four-legs-at-maple-grove-hospital

Interested in joining us? Start by finding out more here: northstartherapyanimals.org/getting-started/ ... See MoreSee Less

Healing Help Comes with Four Legs at Maple Grove Hospital | Maple Grove Voice

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Volunteering takes many forms at Maple Grove Hospital, including four legged volunteers. For the last two years it has offered patients the opportunity for visits by dog/human teams.

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Way to go!!!!

North Star Therapy Animals shared Haven Housing's photo.

7 days ago

North Star Therapy Animals team Marcia and her beautiful dog Amber have officially earned #favoritetherapydog status! Thanks to Haven Housing for recognizing the amazing benefits of a visit from a therapy animal!Our favorite #therapydog, Amber, of North Star Therapy Animals was a wonderfully calming presence today! #dogsofinstagram #animaltherapy #dogtherapy #wellnesswednesday ... See MoreSee Less

North Star Therapy Animals team Marcia and her beautiful dog Amber have officially earned #favoritetherapydog status! Thanks to Haven Housing for recognizing the amazing benefits of a visit from a therapy animal!

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