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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.

Nov

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We’re kicking off the season of giving on November 1, 2025, all supporting our Four Paws Forward campaign—specifically our Blue Coat Academy, the in-house training program for our dogs living with volunteer Host Homes.

Whether you donate for Give to the Max Day on November 20 or before the year’s end, your gift helps our dogs take the next step in their journey to become life-changing Assistance Dogs.

On Give to the Max Day, we’re once again transforming Helping Paws into a winter wonderland—complete with photos with Santa! We’ll announce sign-up times soon on our website and social media.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm (GMT-06:00)
Location: Helping Paws
6569 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Dec

Join us for Barks & Brews at Heartbreakers on December 11 from 5–7 PM!

Lagunitas will be pouring IPA, Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’, and a Hazy IPA—plus a possible NA option. Bring a new dog toy and get $2 off any Lagunitas beer, and if you buy a Lagunitas, you keep the glassware! They’ll also be donating to HP!

Helping Paws dogs and volunteers will be on-site with info, brochures, and a donation jar (with an easy Venmo QR). Come say hi, enjoy a great brew, and support service dogs in training!
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm (GMT-06:00)
Location: Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
222 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318

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?

Click on the images below for Helping Paws updates and impact newsletters!

   August Newsletter Icon  July Newsletter Icon  June Newsletter Icon  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