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Because... Pets are Wonderful Support
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80 year old Emil Nelson was in the Shock Trauma Unit at Memorial Hermann hospital after he and his dog Patch had been hit by a car. Dr Red Duke approved PAWS Houston to bring Patch to see Mr. Nelson. “Small things like this really have a big impact on our clients”
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Ms. Gaines receives visits from her beloved dog.
Dr. Blair Justice – Former Board Member
After a stroke and not speaking for 3 months saw Boddi and said his first word ---- “Boddi”

Mr. Cannon at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 
Enjoying a visit from “Coyote” and his family.

Blake and Tommy suffer from genetic lung disease. 
Harley, their beloved boxer, visits them at Methodist Hospital.

Katie stops by to lift a patient’s spirits
and create awareness of the program.
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About Us
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The mission of PAWS Houston is to help sustain relationships between pet owners and their pets through a period of the owner's terminal and/or chronic illness. PAWS Houston arranges and facilitates personal pet visits to the hospital, hospice, nursing home and rehabilitation centers to improve physical and mental health for the pet owner. PAWS Houston participates in research to support that the human-animal bond is beneficial. ​
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To request a hospital pet visit: 713-305-4887
General information: ​713-840-PAWS (7297)
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