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Big Heart Animal Foundation

Comfort. Compassion. Connection. 

Providing therapy dog visits, rescue transport, and future sanctuary care for animals and people who love them.

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Impact in Action

How We Help

Big Heart Animal Foundation exists to bring comfort and healing through the human-animal bond. Through therapy dog visits, rescue transport, and future sanctuary care, we serve both animals and people with compassion, dignity, and love. 

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Moments That Matter

A Moment of Comort
During one of our nursing home visits, Sage quietly laid her head on a resident's lap. We were told that the resident hadn't spoken much that day - until Sage arrived. Within minutes, she was smiling, talking, and sharing stories from her childhood. Moments like these remind us how powerful the human - animal bond truly is. 
From Shelter to Safety
One transport trip helped move three dogs from an overcrowded shelter to living foster homes. What started as a long car ride became their second chance at life. Today, all three are safe, healthy, and on their way to forever families. 
Snuggles with a Purpose
Whether it's walking residents to bingo, visiting hospice patients or simply offering a gentle paw to hold, our therapy dogs bring comfort, connection, and joy to people who need it most. 

Contact Us

Looking for a therapy dog visit?
Complete our Therapy Dog Visit Request Form.

For general questions, or partnerships, send us a message below.  We'd love to hear from you.

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Serving: Hampton Roads & surrounding communities

We typically respond within 24-48 hours

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