How a passion for helping animals led Nina to her ‘dream job’ working with shelter animals and vulnerable people.

From California beaches to regional Australian towns, Bianca is a globe trotter who has planted her roots in Toowoomba. Learn about why she chose HPHH.

Terry loves attending HPHH sessions - so much that he’s become a serial escape artist, escaping from his enclosure to find his HPHH friends.

While looking for an animal charity to volunteer for, Louise stumbled upon HPHH - and the rest is history. Now she is a full-time employee helping people and rescue animals.

Autistic siblings, Elektra and Odin are taking charge of their future with the help of shelter animals.

Sarah faced a stepback before she joined HPHH, but since graduating from Explore, she has achieved more than she thought possible.

Jax is one of the original members of the tight-knit Hunter Valley crew, taking big strides towards his online business goals.

Dylan is a young autistic man with aspirations to work with animals, using skills learnt in Explore to take his life by the lead.

Local retiree, Cheryl is an integral member of the Happy Paws Happy Hearts community in Hunter Valley, bringing love, laughter and baked goods to every session.

With an admirable goal of training her own therapy dog for veterans and first responders with PTSD and trauma, Jenny’s journey with HPHH has changed her life.

Caitlin became the first Happy Paws Happy Hearts Ambassador after her awesome journey of growth, gaining confidence and a new outlook on life.

Dennis is our resident office dog, helping our participants with their social anxiety and learning the needs of a three-legged fur-riend.

In-Shelter Intensive participant, Adrian, is taking big strides to achieve his goal of working in the animal care industry with his side-kick, Rocky.