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    • Happy Paws Happy Hearts

    Help rescue animals while building new and stronger connections. This heart-warming program is designed specifically for veterans, current serving Defence members, and their families. 

    Email

    hello@hphhfoundation.org

    Phone

    1300 077 984

    Details

    Price:
    Free – proudly funded by RSL Queensland

    Eligibility:
    Current or ex-serving Defence members and their families

    Email

    hello@hphhfoundation.org

    Phone

    1300 077 984

    Details

    Price:
    Free – proudly funded by RSL Queensland

    Eligibility:
    Current or ex-serving Defence members and their families

    An experience your family will love 

    Animals truly are good for the soul – and as Happy Paws Happy Hearts’ Defence Families Program shows, they can also do wonders for your relationships.  

    This free eight-week program is a unique opportunity to help rescue animals, make new friends and bond with your family.

    By learning to train the animals together, you’ll not only help them get adopted; you’ll also learn to strengthen your connectedness, communication skills and self-confidence.

    Happy Paws Happy Hearts logo
    The whole time it just felt like I was becoming a part of that community... that felt really special.

    - Eloise,

    Army veteran and Reservist

    Register for an upcoming event

    If no programs are currently available, you can register your interest for future events through the Happy Paws Happy Hearts website.

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