"Paws & Hearts"

...There are a number of ways that you can help "Paws & Hearts" achieve its goals. One is for you and your pet to volunteer. If you wish to be a volunteer, click the Volunteer button below and fill out our application form.

...The second way is to make a donation. Donations are critical to our ability to function. Your generous tax deductible donations help us to fund liability insurance, utilities, office expenses and a modest payroll. To send a donation, please the donation button below. You can make a donation directly on line with Pay Pal, or mail us a check made payable to "Paws & Hearts" 74-854 Velie Way, Ste. #7, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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If you wish to see our full financial reports or other information about "Paws & Hearts" follow these instructions:

1) Go to www.Guidestar.com
2) On the top click register and fill out the information. You will need to create a log in ID and password. It is free.
3) After you register, click advanced search and type in these three words . Paws and Hearts. Then click okay or go. Once you are on the page you can click on any link to learn different things about the company.
  • Leaving a legacy donation in either your name or your dog's name
  • Leave a donation on behalf of a loved one we visited
  • Consider making us one of the charities to which you make an annual contribution

    setting up a charitable donations program. The Foundation has become a contributor to our quarterly newsletters, and is well versed in such areas as remainder trusts, legacies and all aspects of philanthropic giving. To contact the Foundation, please call (760) 674-9080 and speak with Mary Panesar.

"Fraser" and his Dad Bill, have been volunteers for three years now visiting Manor Care in Palm Desert every Tuesday morning.  "Fraser" takes his Dad from room to room visiting many favorite patients each and every week, and both have become regular fixtures at the facility.

 
"Fraser" is visiting with two of his 'best friends', Mildred and Judy who always hang out together and look forward to spending time with him!
Bill and "Fraser" are regulars at our yearly dog walk and are just two great volunteers with the organization!  We are delighted to have them with us.
... We are always looking for volunteers. If you feel your 4-legged companion has what it takes to spend a couple of hours each week with people who have special needs, please give us a call.
... You & your pet can volunteer to visit seniors & children in Palm Springs & Cocahella Valley hospitals, nursing homes, centers & Alzheimer's facilities & you can make a donation.

We have had and continue to have some
of the greatest volunteers who make all
the difference at "Paws & Hearts" and
in the lives of the people we visit.
Click on the link below.

Some of our past
"Volunteers Of The Month"



Visit our Canine Ambassadors at work page to see our Canine Ambassadors working out in the field. Click the link below.

Our Canine Ambassadors at work.

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"Paws & Hearts" founders Richard Waxman and "Lucky" (the dog) and "Scruffy", "Lucky's" assistant, with the help of more than 70 teams of handlers, make weekly visits to area hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, Alzheimer's facilities and children's hospitals.
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"Paws & Hearts"
74-854 Velie Way, Suite 7, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone (760) 836-1406 Fax (760) 836-1426