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Big Heart Animal Foundation
Comfort. Compassion. Connection.
Helping people and animals through therapy dog visits, rescue and transport, temporary pet care support, and a future sanctuary dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond, ensuring people and their beloved pets can stay together whenever possible.
Making a Difference in Our Community
1 Certified Therapy Dog Team
4 Partner Facilities
150 + Volunteer Hours
20+ Animal Rescue & Transport Trips
Every visit, every rescue, every volunteer hour, and every donation helps strengthen the bond between people and the animals they love.
How We Help
Big Heart Animal Foundation strengthens the human-animal bond through therapy dog visits, animal rescue and transport, temporary pet care support, and a future sanctuary. We believe that whenever possible, beloved pets should remain with the people who love them, providing compassionate support to both people and animals during life’s most challenging moments.
Every visit change someone's day. Every rescue changes a life. Here are just a few of the stories that inspire our mission.
Every Visit Has a Story
A Moment of Comfort
During one nursing home visit, Sage quietly rested her head on a resident's lap. Staff shared that the resident hadn’t spoken much that day, but within minutes she was smiling, laughing, and sharing stories from her childhood. Moments like these remind us that the human-anima bond can bring comfort when words are hard to find.
From Shelter to Safety
One transport trip helped move three dogs from an overcrowded shelter facing euthanasia to loving foster homes. What started as a long car ride became their second chance at life. Today, all three are safe, healthy, and one step closer to finding their forever homes.
Snuggles with a Purpose
Whether it’s walking residents to bingo, visiting hospice patients, or simply offering a gentle paw to hold, every visit is about creating connection, comfort, and joy when it’s needed most.
100% of every donation stays with Big Heart Animal Foundation to support therapy dog visits, rescue efforts, temporary pet assistance, and future sanctuary programs
Looking for a therapy dog visit?
Complete our Therapy Dog Visit Request Form.
For general questions, or partnerships, send us a message below. We'd love to hear from you.