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Lessons Learned
from
Rescued Dogs

If a dog was your teacher, you'd learn things like...

Healing Species Texas teaches compassion and humane education with the help of rescued dogs. Through these meaningful connections, we inspire people of all ages to practice kindness, courage, perseverance, hope, resilience, empathy and service.

EXPLORE OUR MISSION
Candid classroom photography of a teacher and a student petting a therapy dog. The scene is warm and engaging with a focus on supportive interaction.
Candid photography of a group of children excitedly petting and feeding a gentle brown retriever. The atmosphere is warm, joyful, and focused on the interaction between the kids and the animal.
Candid photography of a dog sitting obediently on a red leash while people in orange jumpsuits sit in black chairs behind it. The atmosphere appears to be a training session or a supportive environment.

Our Programs

For over 16 years, Healing Species Texas has educated youth in schools and juvenile correctional facilities through programs featuring special teaching dogs. Offerings include Dogs of Character for school assemblies, Project Paws for adults, and The Canine Insight for staff development, leadership, and wellness.

HEALING SPECIES TEXAS

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For over 16 years, Healing Species Texas has educated youth in schools and juvenile correctional facilities with teaching dogs. Programs include Dogs of Character for schools, Project Paws for adults, and The Canine Insight for staff development, leadership, and wellness.

HST YOUTH

PROJECT PAWS 

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Project PAWS supports adults in behavioral health and correctional settings with the help of our specially trained teaching dogs. These dogs foster a welcoming environment that encourages positive responses, active participation, and deeper engagement in therapeutic programs.

PROJECT PAWS

THE CANINE INSIGHT

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Our rescued dogs teach workplace teams valuable lessons in resilience, trust, communication, and courage.

 

This memorable 60-minute workshop offers a unique approach to staff development that inspires connection and stronger teamwork.

THE CANINE INSIGHT

DOGS OF CHARACTER

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Our engaging school assembly features three remarkable rescue dogs who teach students about character, compassion, kindness, and caring for others. Assemblies introduce the concepts of Rescuing Each Other and include posters, schoolwide advocacy projects, and enrichment activities.

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