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585 Area Cat Handicap Training open in new window
Cats and kittens trained for handicapped persons. Companion kittens selected according to personality for a client's needs.
(http://www.phelpsrecycling.com/kitty/therapy.htm)

A History of Pet Therapy and The Value of Animal Companionship open in new window
Child psychiatristan child psychiatrist Boris Levinson coined the phrase pet therapy in 1964. This article follows what happened after that and why it works so well.
(http://www.starlifeservices.com/pettherpy.htm)

Alpaca Assisted Therapy & Visitation open in new window
Alpaca visits bring a smile to those in need. Services to nursing homes and special events are free. Located near Houston, Texas.
(http://www.alpacatherapy.com)

Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care open in new window
Animal Assisted and Pet Therapy Web Site for long term care. Information on how to set up a pet therapy clubs with children Also government regulations, nursing home information, links and resources to get you started in pet therapy.
(http://www.activitytherapy.com/pet.htm)

Animal-Assisted Therapy & Activities open in new window
A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse.
(http://www.animaltherapy.net)

animaLINK open in new window
Michigan non-profit that works to improve lives through beneficial human-animal interactions. Program areas include therapeutic, companion, and working animal services.
(http://www.animalink.com)

Bark Avenue on Parade - Therapy Dogs open in new window
Provides certification and training to dog and handler teams as well as continuing education regarding animal assisted therapy. A non-profit charitable organization in St Paul - Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(http://www.barkavenue.org/)

Caring Canines: Boston Pet Therapy Program open in new window
Typical visit to nursing home is four to six dogs in a community room. Other programs include a crises response team. Pictures of the animals and friends. Visiting Therapy Dogs, Inc.
(http://www.caringcanines.net/)

Charleston Counseling Support Services open in new window
Focus is on training, information, and certification for pet therapy. Discusses other "expressive therapies." Offers regular continuing education workshops. Charleston, South Carolina.
(http://www.geocities.com/animalassistedtherapy)

Chenny Troupe open in new window
Chicago-based program whose volunteers and their certified therapy dogs offer rehabilitative care to people with physical and emotional challenges. How to participate.
(http://www.chennytroupe.org/)

Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc. open in new window
Caring volunteers share the love of their canine campanions with others. Visits seniors, children, and hospitals in southeastern PA, NJ, DE, and MD area. How to socialize a puppy for later therapy dog work.
(http://www.comfortcaringcanines.org/)

Companion Animal Association of Arizona open in new window
Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their animals. Phoenix, Arizona.
(http://www.caaainc.org/socialpettherapy.htm)

Delta Society Therapy Animals open in new window
A national registrar. Training and screening for people who want to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities with their animals.
(http://www.deltasociety.org/aaat.htm)

Denver Pet Partners open in new window
Training and evaluations for people and their pets interested in animal-assisted activities and therapy. Affiliated of Delta Society.
(http://www.denverpetpartners.org)

Discovery Dogs open in new window
Program whose mission is to promote self-determination and greater independence by providing individualized assistance dog training programs for people with disabilities.
(http://www.discoverydogs.org/)

Dog B.O.N.E.S. open in new window
A network of Massachusetts therapy dog volunteers. How to get involved. Getting your dog certified. Links to sites in Massachusetts seeking therapy dog visits.
(http://www.therapydog.info)

Dog Play open in new window
Taking pets, especially dogs, visiting people in health care facilities; therapy ranges from mental and physical stimulation; petting the dogs, formal supervised therapy addressing a particular situation.
(http://www.dog-play.com/therapy.html)

Dog Visitation Program Overview, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati open in new window
The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Dog Visitation program recruits, screens, and trains teams of volunteer dogs and their handlers to visit pediatric patients.
(http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/volunteer/dog/)

Dog-Play: Joining a Therapy Dog Group open in new window
Finding someone to certify your dog is often a frustrating experience. The evaluations offered by the national organizations aren't always as frequent and convenient as you might like.
(http://www.dog-play.com/join.html)

Dogs love benefits autistic child open in new window
A "skilled companion" assistance dog is helping an autistic child become more extroverted, more aware of her surroundings, and much more confident. "The Desert Sun" Palm Springs, CA.
(http://www.thedesertsun.com/news/stories2003/local/200309150)

Dr. Paws - Michigan open in new window
How to get your dog certified for pet therapy. Testing and activities in several Michigan cities.
(http://www.drpaws.org/)

DreamWorkers, Inc. open in new window
Helps dog and cat owners in the Atlanta area to volunteer their pets for animal assisted therapy and activity. Also helps find service dog volunteers.
(http://www.dogsaver.org/dreamworkers/)

Faithful Friends Animal-Assisted Therapy Ministry open in new window
Volunteers who want to spread joy and happiness to those in difficult situations by visiting them with their pets. Clear Lake, Texas.
(http://www.faithfulfriendsaat.org)

Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services open in new window
Delivering the love and affection of volunteers and their pets to enhance lives and reopen closed emotional doors of people with special needs. Where they go. How to help. San Jose, CA.
(http://www.furryfriends.org/)

Giving Unconditional Love open in new window
Fidos for Freedom is a volunteer assistance dog training organization in Baltimore. The URL takes you to the Therapy Dog page featuring dozens therapy dog stars. Each dog has its own thumbnail picture which is linked to a larger picture and short bios.
(http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/FFF_Therapy_Dogs.htm#Return)

H.A.R.T. - Human-Animal Relational Therapies open in new window
Therapeutic program designed to educate handlers in psychological and relational concepts to enhance their ability as animal assisted therapy facilitators. Mahopac (Hudson Valley) New York.
(http://www.hartprograms.com/)

Halter - Miniature Horse Pet Therapy open in new window
Non-profit organization helps children and teens with learning and physical disabilities through miniature horse pet therapy
(http://www.halter.us)

Hand-In-Paw open in new window
Provides registered Delta Society Pet Partner teams as therapeutic tools in medical, social service, and educational settings. An Alabama non-profit.
(http://www.handinpaw.org/)

Happy Tails Pet Therapy open in new window
Paws that Heal. What they do and how to volunteer. Atlanta, Georgia.
(http://www.happytailspets.org/)

Healing Dogs open in new window
Describes the psychological healing and support provided by service dogs, especially companion golden retrievers. Included are true stories and a psychology contest named "You vs Your Dog".
(http://www.healinghelp.org)

Healing Paws and Claws open in new window
Promotes human health using the human-animal relationship and then the human-natural world relationship. An affiliate of Delta Society in Blackstone, Virginia.
(http://www.healingpawsandclaws.org/)

Helping Hounds Ltd. open in new window
The organization was born out of the philosophy that animals can improve the quality of life at all levels of society. Helping Hounds is concerned with reaching the community with an understanding of the importance of animals in our lives. Visitations to health care facilities, research, education and art are all avenues that are pursued by the program.
(http://www.helpinghounds.org/)

Helping Paws Animal Assisted Activities Program open in new window
Offers classes on Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Activities. Learn the skills to qualify for certification and to have successful human interactions while doing AAT and AAA work.
(http://www.helpingpaws.org/AAAProgram.htm)

Hounds Bring Smiles Throughout the Year open in new window
Heavenly Hounds in central Arkansas provides 25 therapy dogs to hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutioins including a prison. Registration and qualification requires, basically, a laid back dog. [Jacksonville Patriot]
(http://www.jacksonvillepatriot.com/Pages/12-18-02/hound.htm)

How Animals Help People open in new window
Learn how animals are helping to relieve people's mental and physical ailments. The benefits of caring for a pet.
(http://mt.essortment.com/animalspsychiat_rhmm.htm)

Hug A Pet open in new window
Members dress their dogs up and entertain in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Pasco County, Florida.
(http://www.hugapet.freeservers.com/)

Intermountain Therapy Animals open in new window
Non-profit organization bringing animal resources to human needs. Specializing in animal-assisted therapy in the areas of physical, occupational, speech and psychotherapies.
(http://www.therapyanimals.org/)

K-9 Therapy by Vegas Westies open in new window
A group of westie owners in Las Vegas brings comfort to patients, their families, workers that care for them.
(http://www.vegaswesties.com/k9.html)

Lincoln Pet Partners open in new window
Pet therapy animals and handlers certified by Delta Society visit health care facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska. How to participate.
(http://www.geocities.com/lincolnpetpartners)

Los Alamos Caring Canine Companions open in new window
LAC-3 is a dedicated group of dog owners with well-mannered, even-tempered, people-loving pet therapy canines. Guidelines for therapy dog visits.
(http://www.cyberanimals.net/lac3/)

Mastiffs offer therapeutic companionship open in new window
The story of four giant mastiffs and their new-found roles as therapy dogs. By Tara Maguire at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
(http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/022597/mastiffs.htm)

Miracle Paws Pet Therapy open in new window
Provides pet therapy for local nursing homes, hospitals, and libraries in both Maryland and West Virginia.
(http://miraclepaws.org)

My Therapy Puppy! open in new window
A Belgian Tervuren puppy named Shadow visits his senior citizen friends weekly. Site includes photographs, stories, links and animal assisted therapy resources.
(http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Park/3810)

National Capital Therapy Dogs, Inc. open in new window
The Caring Canines: offers Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) services, primarily to health care facilities in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas. How to volunteer. How to have them visit a facility.
(http://www.nctdinc.org/)

Nationwide Therapy Dog Listings and More open in new window
Articles about training visiting dogs and the benefits of pet therapy. Links to many groups un the U.S. and Canada and other resources.
(http://www.landofpuregold.com/rxb.htm)

North Star Foundation open in new window
A nonprofit that breeds, trains, and places golden retrievers with children who have developmental disabilities, physical challenges, or emotional problems.
(http://www.northstardogs.com/)

Pacific Animal Therapy Society open in new window
Pet visitations improve the wellbeing of the sick, elderly, lonely and shut-ins. P.A.T.S pets come in all shapes and sizes. While most are dogs, P.A.T.S. therapy pets include cats, rabbits, birds, goats, even a llama, a miniature horse, and a snake.
(http://www.island.net/~patspets)

Pals on Paws open in new window
They meet and train as a group. Is my dog suitable? How to join. Minneapolis Chapter of Therapy Dogs International.
(http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1442/Pals.htm)

Paw-Pals open in new window
Therapy dog subsidiary of Tulsa Dog Training Club. Which dogs and owners are appropriate? Description of visits.
(http://www.tulsadogs.com/PawPals.htm)

PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support open in new window
Brings smiles and encouragement to the disabled, frail, and bedridden and others in need of the stimulation that pets can provide. Dogs also help kids learn to read. Orange County, CA.
(http://www.orangecountyspca.org/id28.htm)

Paws 4 Therapy open in new window
How to start a therapy dog program in an acute care hospital setting. Step by step manual including policies and procedures is available.
(http://www.paws4therapy.com/pages/1/)

Paws For Friendship - Oklahoma Chapter open in new window
Volunteer Therapy Teams (cat or dog with handler) visit healtchare facilities in Oklahoma City and other communites.
(http://www.geocities.com/pawstherapypets/PawsTherapyPets.htm)

Paws For Health open in new window
A therapy dog program in Richmond, Virginia. Volunteers and their adult dogs to visit hospitalized children. How to volunteer. How to contribute.
(http://www.pawsforhealth.info)

Paws For Health Pet Visitation Program open in new window
Pediatric Pet Visitation at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Virginia Commonwealth University. Information about child-pet intereactions.
(http://www.vcu.edu/paws/)

Paws for Love open in new window
A program by ElPaso, Texas, Humane Society which promotes healing by bringing pets and people together in nursing homes and healing facilities. All teams are Delta Society certified.
(http://www.humanesocietyelpaso.org/paws_for_love.htm)

Paws With A Purpose open in new window
Non-profit pet therapy organization in Asheville North Carolina provides dogs to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes.
(http://www.pawswithapurpose.org)

Pawsitive Connection open in new window
Promotes animal assisted healthcare in Arkansas. Describes a variety of training and testing. Other activities include helping sick people care for their pets.
(http://www.geocities.com/pawsitiveconnection/)

People and Animal Learning Services open in new window
PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities.
(http://www.palstherapy.org)

Personal Ponies Ltd. open in new window
This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active in most U.S. states.
(http://www.personalponies.org/)

Pet Express - Pet Therapy Club open in new window
Kids, pets, and seniors. Pet Therapy Express is a complete instruction manual on how to set up an intergenerational and pet therapy program in a seniors facility. Purchase training guide and video.
(http://www.activitytherapy.com/petexp.htm)

Pet Therapy Association of Northern Alberta open in new window
Training, support, and coordination of volunteers and companion animals for animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity in healthcare settings.
(http://paws.shopalberta.com/)

Pet-Assisted Therapy open in new window
Description of the pet assisted therapy program in place at the San Diego Humane Society.
(http://www.sdhumane.org/programs/petassistedtherapy.cfm)

Pets on Wheels open in new window
A pet visitation therapy program serving some 16 health care centers in Scottsdale, AZ. The benefits of visits. How to start a similar program. Some members teach pet care to second graders.
(http://www.petsonwheelsscottsdale.com/)

Pets on Wheels of Prince George's County, Maryland open in new window
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing friendly pet visitation for residents and senior citizens of nursing care facilities. Events, volunteers, and donations.
(http://www.pgpetsonwheels.org)

Pets on Wheels, Charles County open in new window
Arranges for volunteers and their pets to visit residents of nursing homes and provide pet facility therapy. Emphasis on patients with impaired cognitive abilities. Charles County, Maryland.
(http://www.ccpetsonwheels.com/)

Pets On Wheels, Delmarva open in new window
Volunteer teams of pet and handler visit nursing homes, assisted living homes, homes for the handicapped, and other facilities. On some days, a visit may be the only contact from the outside world for a resident.
(http://www.petsonwheels-delmarva.org/)

Pets on Wheels, Fairfax open in new window
Volunteers and their pets provide pet therapy to improve the quality of life of area nursing home residents. Fairfax, Virginia.
(http://www.fpow.org/)

Prescription Pet Program open in new window
RxPets dog assisted therapy started in 1984 by Children's Hospital and Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society. Almost half the inpatients at The Children's Hospital are offered a dog visit every day.
(http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/PPandV/helpKIDS/voluntee)

Project Pooch at MacLaren Correctional Facility open in new window
When incarcerated youth offenders train homeless dogs, both get a new leash on life. In Woodburn, Oregon.
(http://www.pooch.org)

Rottweilers Can Be Friends, Therapy Dogs, Too open in new window
An entertaining article from the on-line edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about a rescued Rottweiler with a new and rewarding job.
(http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/19990217pets.asp)

San Francisco's SPCA Animal Assisted Therapy open in new window
Brings the healing presence of animals to people in health care facilities citywide. Volunteers take SF SPCA Program animals or their own pets on the visits: dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, even cats.
(http://www.sfspca.org/aat/index.shtml)

Service and Therapy Dogs open in new window
An introduction to service and therapy dogs.
(http://www.cofc.edu/~huntc/service.html)

Service Dogs for Victims of Assault open in new window
Non-profit organization which uses dogs as therapeutic aids for victims of assault. Includes information about the dogs used and their training.
(http://www.dogsaver.org/sdva/)

SHAREing the Love open in new window
Marin Humane Societys SHARE program in Novato, California.
(http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/wwd_SHARE.html)

Sirius Healing of Seattle open in new window
An animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activity program in Seattle, Washington. Therapy dog training to Delta Society Pet Partners standards.
(http://www.siriushealing.com/)

Space Coast Therapy Dogs open in new window
Dog owners unselfishly share their very special animals with people who respond to tender loving wet noses, warm furry bodies, and soft gentle kisses. Brevard County, Florida.
(http://www.spacecoasttherapydogs.com/)

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs open in new window
Hundreds of volunteers in all provinces of Canada. Any dog of sound temperament can become a therapy dog once they pass the St. John Therapy Dog test. Also "Therapy Dog Prayer"
(http://www.sja.ca/on/h-w/tdogdiv.html)

Tails of Joy - Animal Assisted Therapy open in new window
Provides therapeutic benefit to challenged people through the use of animals. Support and training in pet therapy. Connecticut. Volunteers certified by Delta Society Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International.
(http://www.tailsofjoy.org)

Teamwork Dog Training open in new window
A therapy dog class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Description of the Pet Partners Skills Test.
(http://www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net/therapydog.htm)

Teton County PAL open in new window
People Animal Love is a pet partner program in Jackson, Wyoming. Volunteers visit others to provide them with the benefits of contact with an animal.
(http://www.dogsaver.org/tetoncountypal/)

The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs open in new window
Non-profit organization evaluates, tests, trains, qualifies, and supports therapy dogs for the purpose of giving loving and empathic support in a variety of facilities where emotional service dogs are indispensable. Qualified members receive benefits including primary accident and liability insurance within the U.S. and Canada, therapy dog equipment, post card mailings, and quarterly newsletters.
(http://www.golden-dogs.org)

The Good Dog Foundation open in new window
Works with hospitals, other health care facilities, and community organizations in the New York Tri-State Area. Qualities of a good therapy dog.
(http://www.thegooddogfoundation.org/index.htm)

The Last Chance Project open in new window
When shelterd dogs are fostered and trained by troubled teens, both should benefit from this win-win situation. Research by Virginia Tech.
(http://www.activelycaringwithanimals.com)

TheraLlama open in new window
This nonprofit promotes llamas and alpacas as therapy animals. They visit Alzheimer's communities, assisted living centers, and adult day care centers. Senior's benefit from llama assited therapy.
(http://www.TheraLlama.org)

Thera-Paws open in new window
El Paso Chapter of Therapy Dogs Internatinal. Volunteers with their TDI Certified dogs provide emotional support, education, and other aid to various groups
(http://www.flash.net/~dby/tdi.htm)

Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation open in new window
Non-profit to faciliate use of animals in healing and rehabilitation of acute and chronically ill individuals. Education of volunteers, animals, and health care professionals.
(http://www.therapet.org/)

Therapet Eldercare open in new window
A non-profit in El Paso, Texas. Promotes the human-animal companion bond by helping low-income elderly to care for their companion animals.
(http://rgfn.epcc.edu/users/ar828/tpetmain.htm)

Therapy Animals in Loving Service (TAILS) open in new window
Tuscon, Arizona, organization bringing pets for visits in nursing homes, hospitals, and children's homes.
(http://hometown.aol.com/tailsforu/)

Therapy Dog Team Training Program open in new window
Lyn Richards talks about the requirements for a good therapy dog. From her DogLogic.com site.
(http://www.doglogic.com/therapy.htm)

Therapy Dogs open in new window
Links to therapy dogs, animal-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted services, from Dog-Play.