Heart & Paws Animal Assist

Heart & Paws Animal Assist Therapy animals help with mental, physical and emotional conditions. Our animals bring happiness and joy and a sense of relaxation.

They comfort you, distract you and reduce stress and anxiety no matter what condition you or your loved ones are facing. Suzette Venter is the founder and owner of this magnificent and therapeutic company. She is driven by the love for people, the wellness of mental and physical health and loves to share this through her animals that she knows can cure many conditions people face and the struggle they go through during and after. We believe in the healing power our animals inhabit. We use our animals as a source of love to give. Therapy animals help people with mental , physical and emotional conditions that they find hard to cope with. Animals comfort you, distract you from your pain, depression, stress and provide an unconditional love that resonates with any individual that is surrounded by them.

Meet Rhody 🐾✨Our newest little heart-healer in training made her very first visit to the retirement village, and let’s j...
12/04/2026

Meet Rhody 🐾✨

Our newest little heart-healer in training made her very first visit to the retirement village, and let’s just say, she was an instant hit 🤍

Full of life, joy, and the cutest little personality, Rohdy brings smiles wherever she goes.

We can’t wait to watch her grow into the incredible therapy dog we know she’ll become 🐶💫

Welcome to the Heart n Paws family, sweet girl 🐾

Happy Easter from Heart & Paws🐾🤍A day of love, renewal, and gentle healing, reminding us that comfort often comes in the...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Heart & Paws🐾🤍

A day of love, renewal, and gentle healing, reminding us that comfort often comes in the softest forms… a nuzzle, a paw, a quiet presence.

Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love and light.

16/03/2026

✨ Stronger Teams Start With Real Connection ✨

At Heart & Paw Animal Assist, we offer animal-assisted team building experiences that help corporate teams step away from the pressure of the workplace and reconnect in a meaningful, memorable way 🐾

These aren’t your typical team building activities. Our guided sessions create space for teams to slow down, reset, and build genuine connection, with the help of our incredible therapy animals.

🌿 Corporate Team Building Experiences
Designed for organisations that want to invest in the well-being and strength of their teams. Our sessions help:
• Reduce workplace stress and burnout
• Improve communication and trust
• Strengthen collaboration and teamwork
• Boost morale and team engagement
• Encourage empathy, presence, and authentic connection

When teams feel supported and connected, productivity, creativity, and workplace culture naturally thrive.

🤍 Private Wellness Sessions
We also offer deeply grounding one-on-one experiences that support:
• Stress and anxiety relief
• Emotional regulation
• Burnout recovery
• ADHD support
• Finding calm through animal connection

📍Based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

📱 You can now WhatsApp us directly to enquire or book:
082 786 6472

📧 heart.n.paws@gmail.com
🌐 https://heartnpaw.my.canva.site

✨ Book your corporate team building experience or private session today.

Sometimes the most powerful team growth happens when we simply slow down, reconnect, and let the animals lead the way. 🐾

🐾 Exciting news! You can now reach us directly on WhatsApp for all your animal-assisted wellness inquiries, bookings, an...
03/03/2026

🐾 Exciting news!
You can now reach us directly on WhatsApp for all your animal-assisted wellness inquiries, bookings, and more. 📲

Message us anytime at: 082 786 6472

Let’s bring joy, calm, and connection with our furry friends straight to you! 💛🐶🐰

03/03/2026

✨ Reconnect. Restore. Grow. ✨

At Heart & Paw Animal Assist, we create powerful animal-assisted wellness experiences designed for both corporate teams and private individuals 🐾

🌿 Corporate Team Building Packages
Move beyond ordinary workshops. Our guided sessions help:
• Reduce workplace stress
• Improve communication & collaboration
• Strengthen team connection
• Boost morale & engagement
• Create meaningful shared experiences

Perfect for companies ready to prioritise well-being in a way that truly lands.

🤍 Private Personal Sessions
One-on-one, grounding, and deeply restorative. These sessions help with:
• Reducing anxiety
• Easing stress & burnout
• Emotional regulation
• Supporting ADHD
• Finding calm through connection

Because sometimes the most powerful reset starts with slowing down and reconnecting.

📍Based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

📧 heart.n.paws@gmail.com
📱 082 786 6472
🌐 https://heartnpaw.my.canva.site

✨ Book your corporate package or private session today.

Let connection do the healing. ❤️‍🩹

We may be a little late, but at Heart n’ Paw we believe Heritage Day is every day. Our heritage is love, kindness, and t...
29/09/2025

We may be a little late, but at Heart n’ Paw we believe Heritage Day is every day.

Our heritage is love, kindness, and the healing bond between humans and animals.

Let’s continue to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and connections that make South Africa and our hearts, so special. ❤️🇿🇦

As you can tell Malibu loves being a Saffa too.

🌈 In Loving Memory of Cane 🐾It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Cane, one of Heart n’ Paw’s...
12/08/2025

🌈 In Loving Memory of Cane 🐾

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Cane, one of Heart n’ Paw’s most gentle souls. Shortly after his well-earned retirement, Cane crossed over to doggie heaven, leaving behind pawprints that will never fade.

Cane was more than just part of our therapy team, he was a friend, a listener, a comforter, and a quiet hero. He had an extraordinary gift for touching lives, whether it was bringing joy to a child’s day, offering peace to an elderly heart, or simply sitting beside someone who needed silent companionship. His presence was calm yet full of life, and his eyes carried an understanding that words could never match.

From his wagging tail during visits to his gentle nuzzles when someone needed love the most, Cane truly changed lives, young and old alike.

He reminded us that healing can come on four paws, and that kindness needs no language.

Though his time with us has ended, his impact will continue in every smile, every tear, and every warm memory he gave us.

Cane, you were one of a kind, and we are endlessly grateful for the love you shared with the world.

Run free now, sweet boy. 💙🐾
You will be loved and missed, always.

📍 Kempton Park
📧 heart.n.paws@gmail.com
🌐 https://heartnpaw.my.canva.site

22/06/2025

School’s out, but the fun doesn’t have to stop! ❄️🐾

We know the winter holidays can be a tough time for parents, kids get bored, energy levels spike, and it’s hard to find the time (or ideas!) to keep them meaningfully entertained.

That’s where Heart n Paw steps in!

✨ A day spent with us is not just fun, it’s therapeutic, educational, and ADHD-friendly.
✨ Our animal-assisted program is designed to help kids release that extra energy in a safe, structured environment.
✨ And above all, it’s filled with what every parent wants for their child: love, connection, and joy.

This winter, let your little ones experience a day they’ll never forget.

Book now and come visit us, because holidays should be heartfelt 🐴❤️🐾

📍 Kempton Park
📧 heart.n.paws@gmail.com
🌐 https://heartnpaw.my.canva.site

Happy Father’s Day 🐾💙Whether they walk on two legs or four, dads are heroes in every species. From the lion who watches ...
15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day 🐾💙

Whether they walk on two legs or four, dads are heroes in every species. From the lion who watches over his pride to the penguin dad who carries his egg on his feet through the freezing cold, fatherhood is a role filled with love, strength, and quiet sacrifice. 🦁🐧

To all the incredible dads out there, human and animal, thank you for your warmth, your protection, your cuddles, and your calm presence in stormy times. You are the silent giants behind every safe home and every wagging tail.

Today, we celebrate you.
You don’t have to bark it loud to be a great dad. 💙🐾

At Hearts and Paw, we believe that nurturing mental well-being is as vital as caring for our physical health. ♥️ In Sout...
25/05/2025

At Hearts and Paw, we believe that nurturing mental well-being is as vital as caring for our physical health.

♥️ In South Africa, over 70% of individuals struggle to cope with daily life demands, and more than half have reported feeling so stressed over the past year that they couldn’t work. 

Yet, only about 25% of those experiencing depression or anxiety receive treatment, often due to stigma and limited access to care. 

This May, let’s foster open conversations about mental health.

Whether it’s sharing your feelings, supporting a friend, or seeking professional help, every step counts. ♥️

Book your session today!!

📍 Kempton Park
📧 heart.n.paws@gmail.com
🌐 https://heartnpaw.my.canva.site

Thank you to the moms, of humans and fur babies, who make every day warmer, softer, and filled with unconditional love. ...
11/05/2025

Thank you to the moms, of humans and fur babies, who make every day warmer, softer, and filled with unconditional love. ♥️♥️

They may walk on paws or trot on hooves, but the animals of Heart n’ Paw are more than just workers, they are healers. W...
01/05/2025

They may walk on paws or trot on hooves, but the animals of Heart n’ Paw are more than just workers, they are healers.

With no judgment and no bias, they offer love freely and gently, reaching hearts across all ages, in every circumstance. ♥️

Whether visiting a lonely elder, calming an anxious child, or offering quiet comfort to someone navigating grief, they simply want to give,to be there, to love.♥️

In a world where love often feels conditional or rare, these animals remind us what it means to be seen without expectation. And truly… when love is offered so purely, how could one ever decline it?

💕Did you know? Studies show that just 10 minutes with a therapy animal can lower stress levels, reduce blood pressure, and increase feelings of connection and joy.

To our incredible animals and to Suzette, their devoted caretaker, thank you for your tireless service.

You change lives more than words could ever say.

Happy Workers Day.🤍

Book your session today!!

📍 Kempton Park
📧 heart.n.paws@gmail.com
🌐 https://heartnpaw.my.canva.site

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