Events and News

Check out the latest things happening at Helping Paws. Click the the different events below to get more specific information about the events. If you have questions about events please contact Luis Ventura at lventura@helpingpaws.org.

Jul

Holiday Gas Station BBQ Fundraiser – Plymouth

Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Plymouth Station Holiday
16825 County Road 24
Plymouth, MN 55447

BBQ, Carwashes and Helping Paws Assistance Dogs? Count me in! 100% of the sales are donated to Helping Paws.

Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Plymouth

Aug

Helping Paws Day at Davanni's

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2024
Time: All Day and Night!
Location: Every Davanni's Location

It’s Helping Paws Day at Davanni’s — Celebrating a Decade of Support! 10% of your order will be donated to Helping Paws! Valid for Dine-In, Takeout, and Curbside only.

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: All day (GMT-05:00)
Location: Davanni's

Helping Paws Joins The St. Paul Saints

Date: Sunday, August 24
Time: 2:07 - 5:30 PM
Location: CHS Field
360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101

We're joining the Saints for their Dog Day Celebration! More details to come. But they'll be assistance dogs. Trust us.

Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 2:07 - 5:30pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: CHS Field

Sep

New Location! You, me, and the Radisson Blu! Mark your calendars - it’s the third Saturday of September. We're honored to be highlighting our Service Dog Program for Veteran and First Responders with Service Related PTSD this year!

Tables now on sale here: https://onecau.se/twd2025

Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Radisson Blu - MOA
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

Helping Paws is preparing for our biggest event of the year—Tail Waggin’ Dinner—and we’re currently collecting auction items for our silent auction, live auction, and raffles!

We’re especially looking for unique experiences and high-value items that make guests say “wow.” Do you have:

  • Access to a cozy cabin or vacation home?
  • Connections to concerts, sports events, or theater tickets?
  • A gift card, basket, or item from your business you’d love to donate?

Your generosity directly supports our mission of placing expertly trained assistance dogs with people who need them.

To donate an item or experience, fill out this quick form: onecau.se/_b4mhn1

Please note: We may group your item with others or reserve it for a future event to ensure the greatest impact for Helping Paws.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 9:00pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Radisson Blu – MOA
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

 

What’s Happening At Helping Paws?

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A trained dog joined a crime victim on the witness stand  Helping Paws Impact Newsletter  Press release, Eileen Bohn, the co-founder, and face of Helping Paws will retire from her role as Director of Programs.  HELPING PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS AND WHO THEY HELP  Press Release Alyssa Golob appointed new executive director  Helping Paws newsletter: Second generation foster home trainers  Press Release: Pam Anderson retirement  Helping Paws Newsletter: Summer 2022  Helping Paws Newsletter: Winter 2021