Therapeutic Paws of Canada-Hawkesbury Team

02/08/2023

08/31/2022

WOW! We can’t believe it’s been 20 years. Twenty years ago today, Judy Sauvé and six volunteers in Hawkesbury, Ontario started our humble organization to provide therapy dog and cat visits to seniors, children, and youth. Almost a year later, TPOC was granted charitable status. Today, we have teams across the country improving the lives of thousands of people.

August 30th is officially TPOC Day. We encourage you today to share a memory about how TPOC has impacted you. If you are someone who received our services, let us know in the comments or in your own post how we helped you or a loved one. If you are one of our dedicated volunteers, comment on this post or share a picture of you and your pet on your own page and let us know your favorite thing about volunteering for TPOC. Don’t forget to tag us! ❤️

06/18/2022

June 14 is World Pet Memorial Day. Today, we remember all the pets that we loved and were loved by that are now waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. They are forever remembered for their devotion and gentleness ❤️

Visit our memorial page on our website: https://tpoc.ca/rainbow-bridge/

02/21/2022

Today is National Love Your Pet Day in Canada and the U.S. Our organization is FULL of pet lovers and pets that love to spread joy. Let’s give them some extra hugs and kisses today to show them how much we appreciate them.

02/02/2022

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Remember to reach out to your veterinarian this month to check in on your pet’s pearly whites.

Here are 5 tips for healthy teeth in your pet:

Don’t presume your pet will inform you their teeth hurt.

Do brush your pet’s teeth.

Feed your pet tooth-friendly food.

Approach dental-care treats with caution.

Don’t skip vet exams.

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas & Joyeux Noel from the TPOC Hawkesbury Team. Enjoy the holidays 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼

11/30/2021

Please consider adding Therapeutic Paws of Canada, a registered charity, to the list of organizations that you support.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14719

10/23/2021

The TPOC Hawkesbury Team is proud of our leader Judy Sauvé who is also the Founder & Chair of the Therapeutic Paws of Canada for being chosen as a 2021 Finalist - Most Outstanding Impact Volunteer with Charity Village. Congratulations Judy Sauvé

09/22/2021

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, common symptoms, and risk factors attached to it. Many of our volunteers work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families. We hope to continue to improve the quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients! Please take some time today to educate yourself about Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects our world.

09/16/2021

Herb and Molly from the TPOC Bowmanville came to visit us in Hawkesbury.

06/24/2021

This , every $1 donation enters us to win a $20,000 donation from Canada Helps. If we won $20,000, we’d be able to impact more people across Canada! Help us get there. Click here to donate https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14719 If you can’t donate right now, please share with friends and family!

06/17/2021

Every $1 you give this month enters us to win $20,000 from Canada Helps. With your support, we will be able to rebuild our organization and continue our programs after the pandemic. Donate today at this link https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14719

04/24/2021

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!

To our Durham VWAP Support Pet Team, Sandra & Tea, Chance (whom we lost last year), Michele & Jasmine (whom we recently lost), Herb & Molly, Michelle & Darcy, Kathy & Teddy, Catherine & Finnegan, Linda & Shane, and Jodi & Gracie (now retired),

WE THANK YOU!!

04/21/2021

04/21/2021

Volunteers show care, compassion and create community. Share your stories on social media about how volunteers have impacted your life and your community. Tag one or tag many!

04/21/2021

04/21/2021

The past year has been challenging and volunteers have both stepped up and stepped back to keep our communities safe. We thank all volunteers for their commitment to others!

04/21/2021

It’s National Volunteers Week 2021! Today we recognize Nancy, and her dog Annie. Nancy and Annie have been with us since 2017 working in both our adult and child programs. Annie is our only tri-pod, but no one told her having three legs is a disadvantage!!! With mom Nancy on the front lines of this pandemic we are extra thankful for all they bring to our community. Help us thank them for all their hard work over the years by leaving a message below ❤️

Many thanks to Quite Fetching Furtography for our team photography.

04/18/2021

It’s time to celebrate the many millions of volunteers across Canada! It’s National Volunteer Week, please join Therapeutic Paws of Canada as we celebrate our volunteers and all they do for our communities.

01/31/2021

It is time for some proper introductions...

Meet Judy!

Judy is the founder and Chair of Therapeutic Paws of Canada and has participated in therapy dog visitation for almost thirty years. Judy is a strong advocate for the benefits of pet visitation and therefore enjoys any opportunity to introduce TPOC to communities and new members. Judy and her Sheltie, Maggie, founded TPOC twenty years ago. Maggie was the very first ever TPOC therapy dog and set an excellent example for the hundreds of therapy dogs and cats that are part of our organization today.

Thank you, Judy, for leading with grace and a strong passion for spreading joy. Here at TPOC we believe there is no one that could do the job better!

Stay tuned for some more board introductions to come.

12/24/2020

11/11/2020

10/29/2020

The big day is here...your first sneak peek at the 2021 TPOC Calendar! Quantities are limited on this awesome fundraiser so get your order in now and support...

09/30/2020

Pet therapy isn't just fun and games. A growing field, animal-assisted therapy has proven health benefits.

08/29/2020

Would you like to volunteer in your community? If you have a dog or cat that are friendly and love people, consider joining our team. For more information please visit www.tpoc.ca or send us a private message. 🐶😸