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The people & the paws

Meet the team behind the smiles.

Gentle, certified Golden Retrievers and the dedicated humans who train them — bringing comfort to clinics, schools and behavioral health agencies across Arizona.

Wrigley wearing a tie
Certified therapy dogs
Our staff

The humans holding the leash.

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Alex Warren

Owner · President · Trainer

Has trained dogs for over 10 years, specializing in therapy dogs. Alex is an AKC CGC Instructor, has been recognized for her training program through the AKC, named one of Nick's Heroes on Channel 15 News, featured in donor newsletters and news articles, and gives educational talks on the benefits of therapy dogs.

10+ years trainingAKC CGC InstructorNick's Heroes · ABC15
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Martha Scott

Vice President · Handler

Has worked with The Golden Paws Foundation for 8 years as a handler, guiding our dogs on visits and making sure every meeting is safe, calm and joyful for everyone involved.

8 years with Golden PawsCertified handler
Four-legged staff

Our therapy dogs.

Raised with love, trained with patience and certified to bring calm wherever they go.

Wrigley in his therapy dog vestTherapy dog
the overachiever

Wrigley

Wrigley holds five AKC therapy dog titles and is just one title away from AKC Therapy Dog Supreme. He even visited the Chicago Cubs' spring training facility!

Certifications
CGCCGC-ATherapy Dog – Alliance Therapy DogsTHDN / AKCTHD / AKCTHDA / AKCTHDX / AKCTHDD / AKC
Magnificent Mighty Quinn wearing a medalTherapy dog
the gentle giant

Magnificent Mighty Quinn

Quinn went from AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy all the way to certified therapy dog — collecting a whole row of titles along the way.

Certifications
AKC S.T.A.R. PuppyCGCCGC-ACGC-UTherapy Dog – The Golden Paws FoundationTKNTHDN / AKCTHD / AKC
London Hope of the ValleyIn training
our princess

London Hope of the Valley

Currently in training and already a favorite on visits. Follow London's journey to her therapy dog vest — and help sponsor her training.

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Forever in our hearts

In loving memory.

They gave comfort to so many. We carry their love into every visit.

Hank the Hero
Hank the HeroPassed away December 20, 2025
Jack
JackRest in peace ♥
Laila
LailaRest in peace ♥

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