A caring group of trained, certified therapy dog teams

We are a dedicated group of trained and certified therapy dog teams offering animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activity. Based in the Bulverde and Spring Branch area of Texas, we evaluate and train all interested dog teams in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Our teams provide physical and emotional support, as well as smiles and encouragement for many.

We visit hospitals, assistant living, nursing homes, rehab centers, military facilities, schools and other specialized facilities — wherever our physical and emotional support is needed most.

Paws 4 Hearts was formed in 2010 with the vision of our President, Karen, a dedicated and experienced therapy team member with many years of experience working with PTSD and TBI individuals through animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy. Karen shared a vision of educating local communities about the benefits of animal therapy and sharing our wonderful trained dogs with those who need them most.