Faithful Paws Pet Therapy

A Legacy of Compassion Lives On

In Houston, few names are as warmly remembered as Dr. Red Duke—a physician whose early advocacy helped shape the future of pet therapy. Though he is no longer with us,…

Dedicated to the Work: Trainer, Teammate, and True Dog Lover — Meet Kristin Morgan

At Faithful Paws, we are incredibly fortunate to have some truly remarkable volunteers and trainers among our members.  These are people who not only love animals but dedicate their time…

What It Takes to Be a Pet Therapy Team

Behind the Magic of Every Visit When you see a therapy dog gently resting its head on a child’s lap or calming an anxious hospital patient with a single nuzzle,…

Come See Us at the 2025 Houston World Series of Dog Shows

Get ready for wagging tails, heartwarming stories, and a whole lot of furry fun! Faithful Paws Pet Therapy is thrilled to be part of the 2025 Houston World Series of…

Celebrating 28 Years of Unconditional Love: The Journey of Faithful Paws Pet Therapy

In 1997, a simple act of compassion sparked a movement that would touch thousands of lives across the Greater Houston area. Faithful Paws Pet Therapy was born from the vision…

Why Become a Member of Faithful Paws

Have you ever looked at your pet and thought, “You bring so much happiness to my life—I wish others could experience this, too?”  That instinct is the heart of what…

Faithful Paws Featured on Houston Life for Sensory Friendly Day at Children’s Museum Houston

We are thrilled to share that Faithful Paws was recently featured on Houston Life alongside our friends from the Children’s Museum Houston! On February 5, 2025, our dedicated volunteers and…

Meet Oliver Peabody

Oliver Peabody is not just any ol’ Faithful Paws therapy pet. He’s a therapy dog who is blind and deaf, was rescued from a hoarding situation, and is living his…

Faithful Paws Featured on KPRC for 2024 National Therapy Animal Day

We were honored to be featured on KPRC for National Therapy Animal Day on April 30, 2024. Reporter Zachery Lashway spoke with Faithful Paws members to learn about the history…

Faithful Paws Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Unconditional Love

The year 2023 marked a significant milestone for Faithful Paws: our 25th Anniversary! Over sixty members celebrated the occasion at a fun and festive party at Cadillac Bar on April…

Faithful Paws Featured on KPRC for Sensory Friendly Days at Children’s Museum Houston

We were honored to be featured on KPRC on April 9, 2023 during Autism Awareness Month. Faithful Paws member, Shelley Swedlaw, and her dog, Teddi, shared the benefits of pet…