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Book about a therapy dog in the United States, as well as general information about this form of training and service.
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Nose-to-Nose.com Montana who benefit in a gentle and mysterious way from Moritz's presence and open nature. The book has spawned new ideas and stories since its publication, and we invite you to explore them here. Nose-to-Nose.com is a connection point where...This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active in most U.S. states.
http://www.personalponies.org/
COGS: Qualified therapy dogs visit institutions, facilities, and other locations in the Columbus Metropolitan area. A TDI chapter. Photo gallery and a list of facilities.
http://www.centralohiogoodshepherds.com/
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/
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
These greyhound owners share their hounds with the community through health care facily visits, research, education, and art. Animals can improve the quality of life at all levels of society. Memphis, TN.
http://www.helpinghounds.org/
The story of four giant mastiffs and their new-found roles as therapy dogs. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TX]
http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/022597/mastiffs.htm
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
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/
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
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
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
An introduction to service and therapy dogs.
http://www.cofc.edu/~huntc/service.html
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
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/
An entertaining article about a rescued Rottweiler with a new and rewarding job. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/19990217pets.asp
Advice, contacts, and links. Selection and training of the animal for pet therapy work.
http://www.amchessieclub.org/TherapyDog.html
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/
A nonprofit that breeds, trains, and places golden retrievers with children who have developmental disabilities, autism, physical challenges, or emotional problems.
http://www.northstardogs.com/
Fidos for Freedom is a volunteer assistance dog training organization in Baltimore. Includes information about volunteering, and service, hearing and therapy dogs.
http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/FFF_Therapy_Dogs.htm
Lyn Richards talks about the requirements for a good therapy dog. From her DogLogic.com site.
http://www.doglogic.com/therapy.htm
Links to therapy dogs, animal-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted services, from Dog-Play.
http://www.dog-play.com/therapyl.html
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/
Description of the pet assisted therapy program in place at the San Diego Humane Society.
http://www.sdhumane.org/programs/petassistedtherapy.cfm
Marin Humane Society's SHARE program in Novato, California.
http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/wwd_SHARE.html
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
A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse.
http://www.animaltherapy.net
Tucson, Arizona, organization bringing pets for visits in nursing homes, hospitals, and children's homes.
http://hometown.aol.com/tailsforu/
A national registrar. Provides qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visits. Training and testing programs.
http://www.tdi-dog.org
Training, support, and coordination of volunteers and companion animals for animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity in healthcare settings.
http://paws.shopalberta.com/
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
Training and evaluations for people and their pets interested in animal-assisted activities and therapy. Affiliated of Delta Society.
http://www.denverpetpartners.org
A resource for handlers of therapy dogs. Articles, links, forum, and a bookstore.
http://www.therapydogs.net/
Non-profit organization helps children and teens with learning and physical disabilities through miniature horse animal assisted therapy. HALTER is "Horses Assisting Learning Therapy Eyesight and Rehabilitation."
http://www.halter.us/
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
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
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/
PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities.
http://www.palstherapy.org
When incarcerated youth offenders train homeless dogs, both get a new leash on life. In Woodburn, Oregon.
http://www.pooch.org
Non-profit pet therapy organization in Asheville North Carolina provides dogs to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes.
http://www.pawswithapurpose.org
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/
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
Members visit hospitals and nursing homes giving comfort and companionship to children and adults. Use of therapy dogs, contact, calendar, and pictures. Affiliate of Therapy Dogs International
http://www.geocities.com/toledok9mash
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
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
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/
A national registrar. Helps dog owners use their pets for therapy work. Qualifications of therapy dogs. How to have a safe visit.
http://www.therapydogs.com/
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
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/
Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their animals. Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.caaainc.org/socialpettherapy.htm
A therapy dog class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Description of the Pet Partners Skills Test.
http://www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net/therapydog.htm
A New Orleans non-profit. Hospital and nursing home visits by a variety of mix-breed and pedigreed dogs and cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. All animals have been temperament tested during Pet and Handler Evaluation Days.
http://www.visitingpetprogram.org/
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
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
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/
Non-profit promotes animal assisted therapy. Benefits both the volunteer and those visited. Oakland, California.
http://www.therapypets.org/
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/
Part of Twin Cities (Minnesota) Obedience Training Club. How to become involved in therapy animal work.
http://www.tcotc.com/generic.html?pid=10
An article by the owner of Jake on doing therapy dog visits.
http://www.workingdogs.com/visiting_dogs.htm
Paws that Heal. What they do and how to volunteer. Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.happytailspets.org/
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
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/
How to get your dog certified for pet therapy. Testing and activities in several Michigan cities.
http://www.drpaws.org/
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/
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/
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
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
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
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/
El Paso Chapter of Therapy Dogs International. Volunteers with their TDI Certified dogs provide emotional support, education, and other aid to various groups.
http://www.flash.net/~dby/tdi.htm
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/
Volunteers share their animals with others through pet visitation and therapy. Schedule of visits. Delta Pet Partner preparation and testing. Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana.
http://www.kywags.org/20011206/
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/
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/
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
The club schedules dogs to visit many nursing homes, several hospitals, and other organizations every month. Their therapy dogs have passed a Therapy Dogs International version of the AKC's Canine Good Citizen test. Southwestern Pennsylvania.
http://www.wcotc-dogs.org/therapy.htm
Volunteers and their pets provide pet therapy to improve the quality of life of area nursing home residents. Fairfax, Virginia.
http://www.fpow.org/
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
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/
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/
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
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/
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.org/
Combines three sites. American Dog Obedience: school for therapy dogs and handlers. Reaching People Through Dogs: for educators, health care professionals, and volunteers around the US. Petworks in Progress: non-profit group of therapy dog volunteers in central Oklahoma.
http://www.dogprograms.com
People and their animals participate in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) activities. Over 200 volunteers visit over 20 facilities in the greater Houston area. A non-profit organization.
http://www.caringcritters.org/introduction.htm
Animal Assisted Therapy dog organization in Dallas metro area. Membership information and where they visit. Affiliated with Therapy Dogs, Inc.
http://www.hotthdogs.org/
Her dog helped her through the pain of spinal cord injury. Now Kate Nicoll uses Bear in her business of social work. [Record-Journal, Meriden, CT]
http://www.record-journal.com/ar...icles/2003/10/12/news/news07.txt
Domestic abuse and animal abuse go together. Therapy dogs teach empathy to women and children in a shelter. [Columbus Online Community, Nebraska]
http://www.columbustelegram.com/...ticles/2003/10/21/news/news3.txt
For children with special needs, the ability to interact with a dog, cat, or other furry friend can have a very positive impact upon their quality of life.
http://www.kidneeds.com/diagnost...ticles/animalassistedtherapy.htm
Troubled youngsters from Green Chimneys bring farm animals to disabled children at Ferncliff Residence. To school children and hospital patients, even to families of Ground Zero victims, animals prove their worth as therapists. An article from "Spirituality & Health."
http://www.spiritualityhealth.co...wsh/items/article/item_4449.html
Non-profit organization based in Salt Lake City dedicated to bringing comfort, love, and hope to those in need through the miracle of the human-animal bond.
http://www.uaata.com/
Inmates at a correctional facility for women learn how to train, groom, and board dogs within the prison walls. A feeling of satisfaction directly contributes to the mental and physical wellness of all who are involved.
http://members.tripod.com/~prisonp/
Non-profit organization prepares people to use their pets in visits to nursing homes, schools, and half-way houses. Certifies animals in Canine Good Citizen, Feline Good Citizen, and Therapy Dog International. Serves Southeastern Wisconsin. Based in New Berlin which is just west of Milwaukee.
http://www.petshelpingpeople.org/
Crossroads Group Home uses an Animal Assisted Therapy program stressing the benefits of animals and birds of many varieties to its residents.
http://www.crossroadsgrouphome.com/CGHAATWhat.html
Practice Animal Assisted Therapy, or for persons who intend to use AAT after completing their degree programs, exams, licensures.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aatprofessionals/
An active Pet Therapy program that brings dogs and young people to visit residents of nursing homes in the Sarasota, Venice, and Brandenton area of Florida.
http://www.pet-therapy.org/home.html
Enrich the lives of seniors and children with one-on-one attention that only a four-legged healer can provide." In Palm Desert, CA.
http://www.pawsandhearts.org/
A directory of Animal Assisted Therapy programs and services. Site is in Fargo, North Dakota, but the list covers all of the United States.
http://www.therapypets.com/
Pictures of their therapy dogs in action. Training and testing available. In Antelope Valley and Lancaster, California.
http://www.highdesertobedienceclub.org/pages/therapy.htm
Dogs and their human partners visit nursing homes and other institutions to share the unconditional love of a pet with residents. The Halton Hills Division serves North Halton, Ontario (Milton, Georgetown, Acton).
http://www.sja-haltonhills.org/tdogs.html
Training and certification of Animal-Assisted Therapy teams in the Miami Valley area of Ohio. Home of DOGTORS University and DOGTORS On-Call Emergency Services.
http://dogtors.com
Garnet, a 75 pound shepherd, helps students at Perkins School for the Blind. She adjusts her level of play to a child's ability. The dog has protected some students by sensing an oncoming siezure. [The Boston Globe]
http://www.boston.com/news/globe...nd_students_love_these_dog_days/
A camel named Kazzy visit residents of a seniors rehabilitation center. Other exotic animals visit as well. [Los Altos Online, Los Altos, CA]
http://latc.com/2003/10/22/special_sect/your_health.news01.html
Therapeutic use of pets for a wide variety of patients. Animals provide comfort and bring out our nurturing instinct. They make us feel safe and unconditionally accepted. We can just be ourselves.
http://www.holistic-online.com/stress/stress_pet-therapy.htm
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....ublic/helpkids/volunteer/pet.cfm
Fun but serious six-week course to prepare both owner and dog for involvement with animal-assisted therapy programs. San Diego, CA.
http://www.pawsteams.org/therapy.htm
Caring owners share the unconditional love and affection of their dogs with the underpriviledged and provide pet-assisted therapy (PAT) to meet their physical and emotional needs.
http://www.tdspore.org
Pet Therapy program at Autry State Prison, Georgia. Visits by dogs relieve depression and teach responsibility. Almost 400 of the 1500 inmates participate. [WALB-TV]
http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=1950800&nav=5kZQO2IM
The son of a hospice patient describes the benefits of having a resident therapy dog in the facility. [Lexington Herald-Leader, KY]
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/hera...leader/living/health/8962230.htm
Bogart, a 2-year-old Dutch rabbit, helps break down the barriers that some patients helps. Works with clinical social worker Terri Brown at Adult, Child and Family Counseling in Wichita.[Wichita Eagle]
http://www.kansas.com/mld/eagle/8848871.htm
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/
Animal-assisted therapy is accepted as a therapeutic intervention which promotes positive and beneficial health effects. Description of their program and pictures of their animals.
http://ca.geocities.com/doggy.west@nl.rogers.com/
The use of animals in clinical psychology, including goals, methods, and results.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPo...etails&objectId=0900000b801b5931
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
Pet therapy animals and handlers certified by Delta Society visit health care facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska. How to participate.
http://www.geocities.com/lincolnpetpartners
The loneliness of the terminally ill and elderly is relieved by visits from approved dogs. The health benefits of pets. Over 4500 volunteers in the United Kingdom.
http://www.globalideasbank.org/site/bank/idea.php?ideaId=1212