"When I needed a hand, I found your paw"

“When I needed a hand, I found your paw” (or “When I needed a hand, I found a paw”) is a pet saying that has been printed on many images. Photos of dogs and cats often accompany the saying.

“When I needed a hand, I found your paw 🙂” was posted on Facebook by Magdalena Radosavljević on December 22, 2011. “When I needed a hand, I found your paw #dog #love #bestfriend” was posted on X/Twitter by Erica on October 16, 2012. “When I needed a hand I found your paw…that’s why you’re so precious to me” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by 3MillionCats on November 6, 2012.

“When i needed a hand i found a paw🐾💋” was posted on X/Twitter by Leslie Villa on October 1, 2013. “When I needed a hand, I found a paw. #PawsForACause #WorldAnimalWelfareDay #WorldAnimalDay” was posted on X/Twitter by Vanita Vivek Narayane on October 4, 2024.

“In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found a/your paw” has also been printed on many images. “In my darkest hour I reached for a hand, and found your paw” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by “Dogs are family” on January 17, 2014. “In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found a paw” was posted on Facebook by Fran de Winne on April 8, 2014.

Facebook
Magdalena Radosavljević
December 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM ·
When I needed a hand, I found your paw 🙂

X/Twitter
Erica
@bradyerica
When I needed a hand, I found your paw #dog #love #bestfriend http://instagr.am/p/Q3H1-qB3ti/
7:16 PM · Oct 16, 2012

X/Twitter
Jervin John Velasquez
@jrvnvlsqz
“@sabtanq: When I needed a hand I found your paw

<3 #DogLove”
12:18 PM · Oct 17, 2012

X/Twitter
Anne Davidson
@AnneDavidson64
“@dogbook: When I needed a hand I found your paw. http://tmblr.co/ZH6ObvVn1Isu”
2:37 PM · Oct 22, 2012

X/Twitter
Pets for Pals
@ForPals
When i needed a hand i found your paw thats why you’re so precious to me
(This is also shown on an image.—ed.)
8:32 AM · Nov 6, 2012 from Texas, USA

Facebook
3MillionCats
November 6, 2012 at 1:57 PM ·
When I needed a hand I found your paw…
Share if this is true for you, Catbook.
— with Emily Marais and Jennifer Pierse.
(“When I needed a hand I found your paw…that’s why you’re so precious to me” is shown on an image.—ed.)

X/Twitter
Nicole Andrea
@Eyndreyaaaa
When I needed a hand, I found your paw. That’s why you’re so precious to me. 💜🐱🐶
7:57 AM · Dec 2, 2012

X/Twitter
Adri Corona Barroso
@Adrii_2009bb
@MeDicenAldo when I needed a hand I found your paw.. Thats why you are so precious to me
11:36 PM · Jan 11, 2013

X/Twitter
Leslie Villa
@Levillaless
When i needed a hand i found a paw🐾💋 http://instagram.com/p/e8RCZ7B6zH/
6:33 PM · Oct 1, 2013

X/Twitter
Sandy Gonzalez
@metumbleweed
“When I needed a hand, I found your paw…that’s why you’re so precious to me.”
(This is also shown on an image.—ed.)
10:12 AM · Oct 19, 2013 from Crown Point, IN

X/Twitter
Nobody
@Jordan3Meredith
“When I needed a hand…I found your paw” ❤️😻 http://instagram.com/p/iaRw8CqQ4q/
10:49 PM · Dec 26, 2013

Facebook
Dogs are family
January 17, 2014 ·
“In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found your paw.” Dogs are family ❤
— with Christine Moss and Cheryl DeCandia.
(“In my darkest hour I reached for a hand, and found your paw” is shown on an image.—ed.)

X/Twitter
jeanshayla
@jeanshayla
when i needed a hand, i found a paw. 🐾 http://instagram.com/p/j1fB9WHGf0/
8:56 AM · Jan 31, 2014

X/Twitter
my mind is alive
@yeswhale112
When I needed a hand, I found a paw 🐱😻 #kitty #bestfriend #cat #lokipics #kitten #cute #paw #catlady… http://instagram.com/p/j_0gzGMSto/
9:16 AM · Feb 4, 2014

Facebook
Fran de Winne
April 8, 2014 at 1:57 PM ·
In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found a paw. 󾆸❤️

Reddit—Aww
Saphiraka—December 9, 2014
When I needed a hand, I found his paw. Meet 3 month old Aries!!

Facebook
Jennifer Smith Baum
March 10, 2015 at 11:45 AM ·
IN MY DARKEST HOUR I REACHED FOR A HAND AND FOUND A PAW !!!!

X/Twitter
American Bully Daily
@Americanbullyhq
No words needed @bullybrotherzinc #when #i #needed #a #hand #i #found #a #paw #nowordsneed… http://ift.tt/1ojuvRt
(“When I needed a hand I found your paw” is shown on an image.—ed.)
10:30 AM · Mar 29, 2016

Facebook
Talk To The Paw
October 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM ·
In My Darkest Hour I Reached For A Hand And Found A Paw
Get yours here: https://goo.gl/vFeTsg
(The saying is shown on a T-shirt.—ed.)

Facebook
Mishy Dunn
January 2, 2019 at 1:30 PM ·
In my darkest hour I reached for a hand and found your paw ❤ Our dump boy Aslan

Facebook
The Orphan Pet
March 14, 2019 at 6:00 AM ·
In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found a paw

Facebook
Canine Connect
May 12, 2020 at 5:44 AM ·
In my darkest hour,
I reached for a hand,
And found your paw 🐾❤️
#wedontdeservethem

Facebook
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue
January 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM ·
In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found a paw 🐾

Reddit—Aww
Mybestfriendparrot—February 20, 2021
When I needed a hand I found your paw 💜🦉

X/Twitter
Vetfund
@Vetfund2
Check out this listing I just added to my #Poshmark closet: Hanes t-shirt IN MY DARKEST HOUR I REACHED FOR A HAND AND FOUND A PAW 3XL (T4). https://poshmark.com/listing/62ea7fd1c02686aeb2eb6f86?utm_source=tw_sh&utm_content=ext_trk%3Dbranch%26feature%3Dsh_li_cl_web%26rfuid%3Dext1%3A0c8bc996-f9df-4aab-bf60-34b8bf65b31a #shopmycloset
@poshmarkapp
10:26 AM · Aug 14, 2022

X/Twitter
Teejeep
@Telotee2
In My Darkest Hour I Reached For A Hand Found A Paw T Shirt https://haventee.com/tee/in-my-darkest-hour-i-reached-for-a-hand-found-a-paw-t-shirt/
10:39 PM · Aug 18, 2022

X/Twitter
Vanita Vivek Narayane
@VanitaNarayane
When I needed a hand, I found a paw.
#PawsForACause
#WorldAnimalWelfareDay
#WorldAnimalDay
12:01 AM · Oct 4, 2024

X/Twitter
LuLu4Bluebirds
@LuvmyLuLu
We’re kitties praying 4 Ben!🙏
I rescue and have 15 kitties including LuLu pictured 2 the left!
Having the ❤️ of a pet is such a joy and honor! Nothing like it!
So pure! I have a sign…
“In my darkest hour I reached for a hand and got a paw!”
Our love and prayers 2u both! 😻🙏
11:30 PM · Nov 4, 2024

X/Twitter
Farming Life Ash
@AshleyHowell2
What a dog! Has done more for me than I have for him, unwavering loyalty and the truth in the saying ‘when I needed a hand, I found a paw’ 🐶
4:13 PM · Dec 15, 2024