Therapeutic Paws of Canada - Halifax

Therapeutic Paws of Canada - Halifax Therapeutic Paws of Canada is a volunteer-based pet therapy dog and cat visitation program.

Our Volunteers and their pets visit with members of their communities in schools, hospitals or senior’s residences.

TPOC Halifax is gradually returning to in-person pet therapy visits. As a first step, we are working with our experienc...
03/25/2022

TPOC Halifax is gradually returning to in-person pet therapy visits. As a first step, we are working with our experienced volunteer handlers and their TPOC certified therapy dogs to update credentials since the lengthy suspension of in-person services due to Covid-19. We are thrilled to have four more returning TPOC therapy dogs pass all the requirements this week. Each of these dogs recently demonstrated their friendly manner and awesome therapy skills at The Berkeley in Bedford. Congratulations to Harley, Temba, Wayne and Big Ben!

02/09/2022

Last week, Maiya, a certified Therapy Dog with TPOC Halifax, made several visits to special COVID vaccination clinics. In case you missed it on other sites, check out this sweet video produced by Nova Scotia Health about Maiya and her dedicated handler, Keltie. Thank you Maiya for supporting Nova Scotia's vaccine programmes.

Please join us in sending appreciation and best wishes to "Sophie", a cherished member of the Therapy Dogs of TPOC Halif...
01/03/2022

Please join us in sending appreciation and best wishes to "Sophie", a cherished member of the Therapy Dogs of TPOC Halifax. Sophie passed away on December 28, 2021 after many years of pet therapy work across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Sophie, a beautiful Golden Retriever, achieved her initial certification as a TPOC Therapy Dog in 2012. Sophie, and her handler Judy, visited many nursing homes, schools, universities, offices and libraries over the past 9 years. Many children practiced their skills by reading aloud to Sophie at Halifax Public Libraries. Sophie also regularly dropped in at offices of the Halifax Regional Police to shake a paw.
Thank you, Sophie, for all the comfort you have given to young and old throughout our community. Rest in Peace.

There are many important causes seeking our support, particularly on Giving Tuesday. Please consider a donation to Thera...
11/30/2021

There are many important causes seeking our support, particularly on Giving Tuesday. Please consider a donation to Therapeutic Paws of Canada if you are able. We are all volunteer based, and deliver pet therapy services in Halifax, Sydney and many communities in other provinces — at nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, schools and more. We don’t charge a fee for our visits and rely on donations to cover our direct expenses. Thank you for your support.

We recently learned of the sudden passing of another one of our dear Therapy Dogs last week. Please join TPOC Halifax as...
11/29/2021

We recently learned of the sudden passing of another one of our dear Therapy Dogs last week. Please join TPOC Halifax as we remember Jazzie, the handsome and very charming Husky mix. Jazzie visited at Long Term Care facilities and at many Paws Room events at workplaces and schools, and was planning to start a Paws to Read program at the Library when Covid shut down this program. Thank you Jazzie for the comfort and joy you brought to many Haligonians. RIP ♥️

As TPOC Halifax prepares to return to visiting, we want to acknowledge the three wonderful therapy dogs on our team who ...
11/26/2021

As TPOC Halifax prepares to return to visiting, we want to acknowledge the three wonderful therapy dogs on our team who have passed away since we were last visiting in March 2020. We will not forget Sophie, the sweet Golden Doodle who charmed residents at Quest. Or the happy smile of Coady , the Alaskan Malamute who spread joy at Out of the Cold shelter. Or little Doakes, the Havanese who had a big impact when he visited Quest. These dogs have left their paw prints on the hearts of all they met. Thank you for your service to our community. ♥️♥️♥️

The Halifax Team of TPOC is back in action! All in-person therapy pet services were suspended in March 2020 due to Covid...
11/26/2021

The Halifax Team of TPOC is back in action! All in-person therapy pet services were suspended in March 2020 due to Covid-19, but our Team is gradually returning to active status over the next few months. We are carefully following National TPOC guidelines for safe visiting, and also local public health guidelines. For now, our therapy visits are limited to seniors and residents of Long Term Care facilities in Halifax. Our volunteers and their certified therapy dogs are thrilled to be returning to visiting. Check out the smile on Stanley!
Please watch this space for updates on TPOC Halifax.

Francine recently advised us that she and Tasha are retiring from TPOC Halifax. Before TPOC visits had to be suspended i...
03/22/2021

Francine recently advised us that she and Tasha are retiring from TPOC Halifax. Before TPOC visits had to be suspended in March 2020, Tasha brought joy to many locations around Halifax, including Maplestone Enhanced Care, Dalhousie University, and the Naval Fleet School at Stadacona. Thank you Francine and Tasha for the comfort you brought to many others through your visits. We wish you both all the best in the years ahead.

02/09/2021

Our little holiday therapy dog parade ends with sweet Teddy. Wishing you all a joyful holiday and a healthy,happy 2021.

Our little holiday therapy dog parade ends with sweet Teddy. Wishing you all a joyful holiday and a healthy,happy 2021.
12/24/2020

Our little holiday therapy dog parade ends with sweet Teddy. Wishing you all a joyful holiday and a healthy,happy 2021.

Here’s Sophie, wishing everyone a happy holiday. Please check out Sophie and her person, Judy, reading “How the Grinch S...
12/21/2020

Here’s Sophie, wishing everyone a happy holiday. Please check out Sophie and her person, Judy, reading “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on the TPOC national website. Go to www.tpoc.ca and click on the TPOC Storytime red link. Scroll down to the most recent postings and see Judy and Sophie ... and lots of other wonderful TPOC Therapy Dogs from across the country bringing your holiday stories.

Linus and Tasha are wishing you a joyful holiday on behalf of TPOC Halifax. More to come in our virtual therapy dog para...
12/20/2020

Linus and Tasha are wishing you a joyful holiday on behalf of TPOC Halifax. More to come in our virtual therapy dog parade!

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