A Ruff Day at the Office

Yesterday, the patio at our Minnesota headquarters building was transformed into a PAW-tio, as our employees were joined by wrinkly, wriggly, snuggly, adoptable puppies from Safe Hands Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization based out of the Twin Cities.

In addition to enjoying warm, fuzzy cuddles with the puppies, Patterson

team members can feel even longer-lasting warm fuzzies, through knowing that the Patterson Foundation supported this volunteer activity with a Dollars for Doers donation of $1,000 to Safe Hands Rescue.

Lead talent acquisition specialist Kristina Paterson, who helped spearhead this event for the second year in a row, shared that as a rescue dog owner herself, she holds a special place in her heart for foster-based rescue organizations that assist with placing animals in loving forever homes.

“I appreciate Patterson for being open to welcoming Safe Hands Rescue dogs on-site, and being able to support them through an additional, difference-making donation.”

Since their inception, Safe Hands has rescued animals from nine different states and three different countries – in 2024 alone, they rescued over 1,500 animals! Visit safehandsrescue.org for information on how to volunteer, how to become a foster, or to find a new furry family member!