Our Team

The Dogs Who Do the Work.

Every dog here is certified, and every certification was earned one test at a time. These are the teams that walk into clinics, schools and living rooms across Arizona.

Wrigley sitting in his red therapy dog vest and plaid tie

Wrigley

Wrigley is a highly trained Golden Retriever who has completed the AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen programs. These accomplishments demonstrate his excellent manners, dependable obedience, calm temperament, and ability to behave appropriately around people, animals, crowds, traffic, noises, and other public distractions.

Wrigley’s advanced training and gentle nature have prepared him to provide comfort and emotional support to children and adults who have experienced trauma. He represents the standards and mission of The Golden Paws Foundation and demonstrates the qualities expected of a trustworthy and compassionate therapy dog.

Certifications held

  • AKC Canine Good Citizen
  • AKC Community Canine
  • AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
Magnificent Mighty Quinn, a red-gold Golden Retriever, indoors

Magnificent Mighty Quinn

Quinn is the son of Wrigley

Quinn is a highly trained Golden Retriever whose accomplishments began with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, establishing a strong foundation in responsible ownership, socialization, basic obedience, and good manners. He continued his training by earning the CGC, Community Canine, Urban CGC, and Trick Dog Novice titles.

Quinn has also earned the AKC Therapy Dog Novice and AKC Therapy Dog titles, recognizing at least 50 documented therapy visits. His seven AKC achievements demonstrate his intelligence, dependable temperament, advanced public manners, and commitment to providing comfort and support as a therapy dog for The Golden Paws Foundation.

Certifications held

  • AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy — Completed foundational puppy training and socialization
  • CGC — Canine Good Citizen
  • CGCA — AKC Community Canine
  • CGCU — AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
  • TKN — AKC Trick Dog Novice
  • THDN — AKC Therapy Dog Novice
  • THD — AKC Therapy Dog

Seven AKC achievements, and at least 50 documented therapy visits.

London Hope Valley, a cream Golden Retriever, resting on a couch

London Hope Valley

Meet London Hope Valley, our beautiful female Golden Retriever whose majestic and regal presence captures everyone’s attention. Beneath her graceful appearance is a loving, gentle, and kind heart that brings comfort and joy to everyone she meets. London is truly a Golden treasure and a cherished member of our Golden Paws family.

Miss Savannah Hope, a Golden Retriever puppy in a red harness sitting on a carpet

Newest Addition

Ms. Savannah Hope

The Golden Paws Foundation’s newest member of the team

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Golden Paws family, Miss Savannah Hope! Our littlest Golden may be missing her right front foot, but she certainly isn’t missing courage, determination, or love. Savannah Hope reminds us that being different can be a beautiful strength, and we cannot wait to watch her grow, thrive, and share her special Golden heart with everyone she meets.

In Loving Memory

Members No Longer with Us

With heartfelt gratitude, we honor and thank our previous Golden Retrievers for their years of devoted service as therapy dogs. Through their gentle hearts, comforting presence, and unconditional love, they brought hope, healing, and happiness to countless children and adults. Their service will always be remembered, and their beautiful legacy continues through every Golden we train today.

  • Hank, a light Golden Retriever standing on grass in a blue wheeled support cart

    Hank the Hero

  • Jack, a Golden Retriever in a harness resting on a blanket

    Jack

  • Lailani Hope, a light Golden Retriever sitting on a couch

    Lailani Hope

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