the power of paws

Paws across school
We collaborate with school counselors and principals to design programs that target specific objectives based on the students needs. A few of our Fall 2025 initiatives include teaching resilience, positive self & peer affirmation, community service, and relaxation techniques.

Paws together
We pride ourselves in collaborating with community organizations to better mobilize and increase our impact. Since our founding in September 2024, we’ve partnered with 11 organizations and are on target to work with 15 organizations by the end of 2025. We maintain a strong relationship with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Together we’ve brought lifejacket and water safety to the all abilities community, and the Responsible Recycling Program to elementary schools.

paws for all
Our clients let us know their needs and we customize a specialized approach to meet their goals. Our teams are trained for a variety of environments. We regularly work with everyone from all abilities toddlers, to hospice patients, and everyone in between. We provide a variety of services- from calming relaxation visits, to nonprofit festivals and events, to educational programs.

pawsibilities for all abilities
We work with all abilities families and organizations to create therapy dog relationships based on trust and compassion. These relationships create safe spaces, meet sensory needs, and are a great way to practice respect, boundaries, and unconditional love.

Waggin’ for Wellness events
We bring unique, special events to the community! This summer we brought Story Paws Superheroes, an all abilities event, to Wylie, Texas. This holiday season we have two nursing home events that will be held in multiple facilities. Grateful Hearts- a Thanksgiving celebration, and Santa Paws is Coming to Town. Reach out to find out more about sponsoring an event, or bringing an event to your organization.

pawsitive memories
Your special event + our therapy dog teams are guaranteed to make magical memories that last a lifetime. If you are a nonprofit or community organization hosting a special event, contact us if you would be interested in hosting a therapy dog at your event.
Dogs are the best example of unconditional love! From kisses to smiles to wagging tails, they support us just by being there.
Raja
Meet Raja- the original Story Paws Superdog. She works during the day as a service dog, and volunteers in the community as a Registered Therapy Dog. She loves meeting new people, seeing favorite friends, and enjoys the cheering in the hallway when she walks into school!




Core values



Qualifications

Veteran-owned business
Texas Registered Nonprofit
Story Paws is a registered Veteran-owned, Texas nonprofit. For additional documentation, sponsorship opportunities, or donations, please contact us.
contact@storypaws.org

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
American Kennel Club Titled Therapy Dog
Raja Ramirez Lizarazo
Therapy Dog is an AKC program which recognizes the necessary therapy work performed by dogs through accepted organizations based on the number of visits. Therapy work involves volunteers who schedule visits to various facilities and locations such a nursing homes, classrooms, libraries, assisted living centers, hospices, funeral homes, schools, shelters even courtrooms.
https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/therapy-dog-program/

American Kennel Club
Canine Good Citizen
“Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.”
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Canine Partner
“The AKC Canine Partners Program is an all-encompassing program that welcomes all mixed breed dogs of any age to the AKC family.”
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/

pet therapy program
Registered Therapy Dog
“Pet Partners understands that interactions with many species of animals can be therapeutic. We proudly register nine different species of animals for therapy visits.”

SERVICE DOG
Deep Pressure Therapy
“Service animals include any dog that is individually trained to work or perform tasks for individuals with disabilities, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.”
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Contact us
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contact@storypaws.org

