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Events and News

Check out the latest at Helping Paws! Click on each of the events listed below for more detailed information. If you have questions about any of the events, please contact Luis Ventura at lventura@helpingpaws.org.

Jan

Mound American Legion Bean Bag Tournament

Join us for a fun-filled bean bag tournament at the Mound American Legion, all in support of a meaningful cause. Proceeds from this event will help cover the cost of training and placing a service dog with a veteran or first responder living with PTSD.

 

Event Details

  • Entry Fee: $50 per team
  • Prize Payout: 50% of registration fees will be paid out as prize money (must be present to win)
  • Benefiting: Helping Paws (remaining 50% of proceeds)
  • Check-In: 10:30 AM
  • Tournament Start: 11:30 AM
     

Registration Information

  • Complete the registration form and submit payment by January 20, 2026. Please click the button below for a PDF registration form.
  • Make checks payable to Helping Paws, Inc.
  • Mail to:
    Helping Paws, Inc.
    6569 City West Parkway
    Eden Prairie, MN 55343
     

Questions?
Call 952-988-9359, Ext. 110

Come out, compete, and help make a life-changing impact—one toss at a time.

 

Registration Form

 

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (GMT-06:00)
Location: Mound American Legion
2333 Wilshire Blvd Mound, MN 55364

Feb

Puppy Love 💕
Saturday, February 7 | 2–4 PM

Join us for Puppy Love, a heartwarming open house at Helping Paws—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Come learn more about our mission and the many ways you can get involved as a volunteer while enjoying treats, cookies, and cheese.

Families are welcome! Children can enjoy a special book reading by Jennifer Gravrok, and guests of all ages will have the chance to meet our newest puppies—snuggle, play, and snap a photo with these future service dogs.

Whether you’re curious about volunteering or just looking for a little puppy joy, we’d love to see you there. 💖🐾

Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm (GMT-06:00)
Location: Helping Paws
6569 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Apr

Save The Date

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Stages Theatre Company
1111 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343

Sep

Save The Date!

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:30pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

 

What’s Happening At Helping Paws?

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