Therapaws of Michigan

Therapaws of Michigan Therapaws of Michigan, Inc. is a canine-assisted therapy program. Its 100+ members visit more than 4

Therapaws Day at Michigan Medicine as part of National Volunteer Week. Having a group of therapy dogs in one location is...
04/21/2026

Therapaws Day at Michigan Medicine as part of National Volunteer Week. Having a group of therapy dogs in one location is always well received by patients, staff and nurses.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary during National Volunteer Month, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor issued a proclamat...
04/21/2026

To celebrate its 25th anniversary during National Volunteer Month, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor issued a proclamation that April 20 is “Therapaws of Michigan Day.” The organization has operated for many years prior to 2001, but it officially became a nonprofit that year.

Students de-stressing at U-M library event.
04/15/2026

Students de-stressing at U-M library event.

Therapaws made a weekend appearance at “Boots on the Ground,” a community resource event coordinated by the Washtenaw Co...
04/13/2026

Therapaws made a weekend appearance at “Boots on the Ground,” a community resource event coordinated by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.

Camp SkyWild, a nonprofit for neurodivergent youth, adults, and their families, recently held an overnight program at No...
04/04/2026

Camp SkyWild, a nonprofit for neurodivergent youth, adults, and their families, recently held an overnight program at North Star Reach in Pinckney. As part of its wellness workshop, they invited a Therapaws dog.

Go Blue! The University of Michigan Women's Basketball team invited therapy dogs to put them in a relaxed mood before he...
03/27/2026

Go Blue! The University of Michigan Women's Basketball team invited therapy dogs to put them in a relaxed mood before heading to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen game vs. Louisville. The women and staff appreciated seeing the dogs after their film study. Unfortunately, the dogs (and their handlers) weren't allowed to travel with them to Texas. Maybe next time.

No bones about it—Chelsea Retirement Community’s annual dog show was a hit, with some Therapaws dogs stealing the spotli...
03/27/2026

No bones about it—Chelsea Retirement Community’s annual dog show was a hit, with some Therapaws dogs stealing the spotlight and plenty of hearts along the way.

Thank you to the University of Michigan Credit Union for your financial contribution to Therapaws. We appreciate the gen...
03/22/2026

Thank you to the University of Michigan Credit Union for your financial contribution to Therapaws. We appreciate the generosity and allowing our teams to visit three locations in March.

The UM American Medical Student Association invited therapy dogs to a recent gathering.
03/13/2026

The UM American Medical Student Association invited therapy dogs to a recent gathering.

Thanks to our WCC friends for inviting us.
02/12/2026

Thanks to our WCC friends for inviting us.

Popcorn and PupsThe U-M Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering hosted "Popcorn and Pups" to increase morale w...
02/05/2026

Popcorn and Pups

The U-M Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering hosted "Popcorn and Pups" to increase morale within the academic community in their department.

New semester and friends at School of Nursing
01/14/2026

New semester and friends at School of Nursing

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Dexter, MI
48130

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