You’ve seen her work — now meet the story behind it.

Meet Karen Cole, Hand in Paw’s Project Coordinator:
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Carol DeVelice first met Hand in Paw during chemo. A Therapy Dog named Scottie showed up, and that moment changed everything.

Now she leads our Tuscaloosa program, creating those same moments for others.

Meet Carol DeVelice:
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The Pack - Monthly Giving Community Help Therapy Teams bring joy to others, every month! The Pack is a community of dedicated monthly givers committed to helping Hand in Paw grow and achieve its mission.

Monthly donations create stability, comfort, and connection for people who need it most.

Joining The Pack starts at just $5 a month, but the impact adds up in powerful ways.

👉 Learn more or join The Pack: handinpaw.org/donate...

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That's the work we continue at Hand in Paw. 💛

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🎉Fun Fact Friday🎉 Did you know your dog can actually smell your feelings? They can pick up on subtle changes in your scent, like shifts in hormones, stress, or fear, and respond with the comfort you need. 🐶👃🐾💛

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We’re excited to welcome Protective Life as a new Program Partner of Hand in Paw! 💛🐾

Together, we’re expanding access to Animal-Assisted Therapy and bringing meaningful moments of connection, comfort, and care to more people across our community.

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Can you believe it's the last day of 2025! There’s still time to support Therapy Teams who bring comfort and connection to people across our community. 💛🐾

Donate to Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign by midnight!
👉 give.handinpaw.org/2025

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2025: A Year of Wagging Tails & Healing Moments - Hand in Paw TALES BLOG / 2025: A Year of Wagging Tails & Healing Moments Join us as we look back at a year full of hope, healing, and connection! At a nursing conference at UAB this fall, a nurse sat down beside Sadie, a golden retriever Therapy Dog, and began to cry. Her own dog had recently died. Sitting with Sadie brought back memories — comforting and tender. That short visit, she told handler Mark, helped her move through her grief. That moment happened thousands of times this year, in different forms and places, but always with the same thread: presence, comfort, and unconditional acceptance. As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking ... Read more

Read more of our favorite moments from this year in our 2025 Year in Review on the Tales Blog: handinpaw.org/2025/1...

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Donate to Hand in Paw's 2025 Annual Campaign Bring comfort, joy, and connection to people of all ages. Donate to Hand in Paw’s 2025 End-of-Year Campaign and help therapy animals change lives!

As the year winds down, your support continues to bring comfort and connection through Animal-Assisted Therapy. 💛🐾

Make a year-end gift → give.handinpaw.org/2025

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A single quiet moment with a Therapy Animal can make a world of difference. 💛🐾

Get to know Therapy Team Mark & Sadie in our latest HIP Tales Blog.

Read more → handinpaw.org/2025/1...

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Hand in Paw’s Annual Giving Campaign is already in motion, and we’re grateful for everyone supporting Therapy Teams across our community this season.

Make a gift any time at:
give.handinpaw.org/2025

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It’s #GivingTuesday!

We’re raising funds to train 30 new Therapy Teams for 2026 as demand grows across hospitals, schools, and eldercare programs.

Give today: give.handinpaw.org/G...

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Skip the Black Friday rush and start Giving Tuesday early. 💛🐾

Our goal: train 30 new Therapy Teams for our 30th anniversary, and your early gift helps make it happen.

Give now: give.handinpaw.org/G...

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🛍️ Black Friday deal: 30% off orders of $70+ now through Sunday!

Shop HIP merch → handinpaw.myspreadsh...

Every purchase supports Animal-Assisted Therapy in our community. 💛🐾

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🎅🐾 Santa Paws is TODAY from 10 a.m.-noon at Hand in Paw HQ!

📸 Pet portraits with Santa ($20)
☕ Hot cider + cocoa
🍸 Tito’s cocktail kits

Stop by this morning for festive fun and support Animal-Assisted Therapy while you’re at it. 💛

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🎅🐾 Santa Paws is THIS Saturday at Hand in Paw HQ! Stop by and bring your furry friends for some holiday cheer! 💛

📸 Pet portraits – $20
🍸 Tito’s cocktail kits
☕ Free cocoa & cider

More info at handinpaw.org/santa-....

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Want a warm & fuzzy Christmas card this year? 🎅🐾

Join Hand in Paw for Santa Paws, Sat. Nov. 22!
📸 Pet portraits – $20
🍸 Tito’s cocktail kits
☕ Hot cocoa & cider on us

Celebrate the season and support Animal-Assisted Therapy! 💛

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Tonight 5-10 p.m., Rojo Birmingham is donating 10% of every tab to Hand in Paw, helping expand Animal-Assisted Therapy across Central Alabama. Enjoy tacos, pups on the patio, and a free drink for HIP supporters — see you tonight! 🌮🐾

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On this #NationalHeroDay, we are is paws-ing to honor our everyday heroes. Thanks to our law enforcement officers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and all the heroes in our lives who go above and beyond to protect, heal, and mentor. 💛 🐾

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#TherapyThursday: 15 minutes with a dog = lower stress, reduced blood pressure & boosted mood. 🧠🐾

That’s the science behind Hand in Paw’s mission — Therapy Animals change lives. 💛

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Feeling stressed? Take 10 mins to breathe, stretch, or step outside. That’s the same relief our Therapy Animals bring daily — lowering stress, boosting moods & spreading calm. 🐾💛

What’s your go-to stress reliever?

#HandInPaw #AnimalAssistedTherapy #WeAreHIP #WellnessWednesday

Eat good. Do good. 🌮🍹🐾

On Tuesday, October 21, Rojo is donating 10% of food and drink sales to Hand in Paw from 5-9 pm!

Bring your dog to the patio, sip something refreshing, and support #AnimalAssistedTherapy with every bite.

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Make an impact for just $5/month. 💛🐾

Join The Pack, Hand in Paw’s monthly giving community, and help Therapy Animals bring comfort & healing across Alabama.

Join The Pack 👉 handinpaw.org/thepack

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🚨 New Therapy Team alert! 🚨

Welcome Debby and Murray to the #HandInPaw family! 🐾 This snuggly Springer Spaniel already charmed McLeod Software & is gearing up for more HIP visits. He’s a pup cup pro and full-time “WFH supervisor.” 🐶💻

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We’re taking a well-earned paws after our biggest Picasso Pets ever! 🐾 Hand in Paw’s offices will be closed through Tuesday, Sept. 2 for a little R&R. Thank you for fueling our mission — and happy #LaborDayWeekend! 💛 #WeAreHIP #AnimalAssistedThe

It’s #NationalDogDay! 🐶 Big love to the Hand in Paw Therapy Dogs spreading comfort and joy across Alabama. Want to share your pup’s superpower with the world? Learn how to become a Therapy Team: handinpaw.org/volunteer

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✨ SOLD OUT! ✨ Picasso Pets: Paws of Valor is officially at capacity! 🐾💛 We’re so grateful for the heroic support of our community and can’t wait to celebrate this Saturday.

#PicassoPets2025 #PawsOfValor #WeAreHIP

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨

Huge thanks to VPFunds for powering Picasso Pets: Paws of Valor as our Presenting Sponsor! 🐾💛 Your heroic support helps Therapy Teams spread comfort & courage across our community. #PicassoPets2025 #PawsOfValor #WeAreHIP

Picasso Pets: Paws of Valor is almost here! From dress code to parking to auction previews, we’ve got your FAQs covered.

Check out our full Know-Before-You-Go Guide ⬇️
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Style for a cause! 🛍️ This Thursday, August 21, 15% of all sales at EVEREVE at The Summit go to Hand in Paw! Shop local. Support Animal-Assisted Therapy. Score your Superhero Chic look for #PicassoPets2025.

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