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Topia!: Recreation: Pets: Animal Assisted Therapy (75)
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Intermountain Therapy Animals - Non-profit organization bringing animal resources to human needs. Specializing in animal-assisted therapy in the areas of physical, occupational, speech and psychotherapies. Dog Play - 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. Healing Dogs - 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". Pacific Animal Therapy Society - 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. Service and Therapy Dogs - An introduction to service and therapy dogs. My Life as a Therapy Dog - A former racing greyhound named Jordan briefly "tells" his story of spreading love as a registered Pet Therapy dog. My Therapy Puppy! - A Belgian Tervuren puppy named Shadow visits his senior citizen friends weekly. Site includes photographs, stories, links and animal assisted therapy resources. Service Dogs for Victims of Assault - Non-profit organization which uses dogs as therapeutic aids for victims of assault. Includes information about the dogs used and their training. Rottweilers can be friends, therapy dogs, too - An entertaining article from the on-line edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about a rescued Rottweiler with a new and rewarding job. Mastiffs offer therapeutic companionship - The story of four giant mastiffs and their new-found roles as therapy dogs. By Tara Maguire at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Therapy Dogs - Getting Started - Advice, contacts, and links. Selection and training of the animal for pet therapy work. Therapy dog helps Newark students - Courier-Gazette Digital Edition story of a retired guide dog turned therapy dog who works in a Newark high school classroom. Includes photo. Discovery Dogs - Program whose mission is to promote self-determination and greater independence by providing individualized assistance dog training programs for people with disabilities. North Star Dogs - North Star Foundation is a nonprofit organization that breeds, trains and places golden retrievers with children who have developmental disabilities, physical challenges or emotional problems. Giving Unconditional Love - 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. Therapy Dog Team Training Program - Lyn Richards talks about the requirements for a good therapy dog. From her DogLogic.com site. Therapy Dogs - Links to therapy dogs, animal-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted services, from Dog-Play. Dog Visitation Program Overview, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati - 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. Pet-Assisted Therapy - Description of the pet assisted therapy program in place at the San Diego Humane Society. SHAREing the Love - Marin Humane Societys SHARE program in Novato, California. Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care - 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. Utah Animal-Assisted Therapy Association - 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. Animal-Assisted Therapy & Activities - A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse. Helping Hounds Ltd. - 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. Therapy Animals in Loving Service (TAILS) - Tuscon, Arizona, organization bringing pets for visits in nursing homes, hospitals, and children's homes. Train The Dog - Site also covers the breeders' terrier site and their organization that brings humans and animals together. Overview of their horses for the disabled program, related health and behavior articles. Therapy Dogs International - Provides qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visits. Training and testing programs. Pet Therapy Association of Northern Alberta - Training, support, and coordination of volunteers and companion animals for animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity in healthcare settings. Delta Society Therapy Animals - Training and screening for people who want to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities with their animals. Denver Pet Partners - Training and evaluations for people and their pets interested in animal-assisted activities and therapy. Affiliated of Delta Society. Therapy Dogs.Net - A resource for handlers of therapy dogs. Articles, links, forum, bookstore, and more. TheraLlama - 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. Miracle Paws Pet Therapy - Provides pet therapy for local nursing homes, hospitals, and libraries in both Maryland and West Virginia. Halter - Miniature Horse Pet Therapy - Non-profit organization helps children and teens with learning and physical disabilities through miniature horse pet therapy Nationwide Therapy Dog Listings and More - Articles about training visiting dogs and the benefits of pet therapy. Links to many groups un the U.S. and Canada and other resources. 585 Area Cat Handicap Training - Cats and kittens trained for handicapped persons. Companion kittens selected according to personality for a client's needs. The Last Chance Project - When shelterd dogs are fostered and trained by troubled teens, both should benefit from this win-win situation. Research by Virginia Tech. Chenny Troupe - Chicago-based program whose volunteers and their certified therapy dogs offer rehabilitative care to people with physical and emotional challenges. How to participate. Alpaca Assisted Therapy & Visitation - Alpacas visits bring a smile to those in need. Services to nursing homes and special events are free. Located near Houston, Texas. People and Animal Learning Services - PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Project Pooch at MacLaren Correctional Facility - When incarcerated youth offenders train homeless dogs, both get a new leash on life. In Woodburn, Oregon. Paws With A Purpose - Non-profit pet therapy organization in Asheville North Carolina provides dogs to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes. Paws 4 Therapy - How to start a therapy dog in an acute care hospital setting. Step by step manual including policies and procedures is available. Dog B.O.N.E.S. - A network of Massachusetts therapy dog volunteers. How to get involved. Getting your dog certified. Links to sites in Massachusetts seeking therapy dog visits. Personal Ponies Ltd. - This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active in most U.S. states. Lincoln Pet Partners - Pet therapy animals and handlers certified by Delta Society visit health care facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska. How to participate. Vachss - Dogs of the Zero - Good-natured german shepherd worked with abused children and accompanied them into court during trials. Paws For Friendship - Oklahoma Chapter - Volunteer Therapy Teams (cat or dog with handler) visit healtchare facilities in Oklahoma City and other communites. Paws For Health - A therapy dog program in Richmond, Virginia. Volunteers and their adult dogs to visit hospitalized children. How to volunteer. How to contribute. Toledo K9 MASH - 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 Charleston Counseling Support Services - Focus is on training, information, and certification for pet therapy. Discusses other "expressive therapies." Offers regular continuing education workshops. Charleston, South Carolina. Tails of Joy - Animal Assisted Therapy - 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. The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs - 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. Bark Avenue on Parade - Therapy Dogs - 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. How Animals Help People - Learn how animals are helping to relieve people's mental and physical ailments. The benefits of caring for a pet. Therapy Dogs Inc. - Helping People Nationwide - Helps dog owners use their pets for therapy work. Qualifications of therapy dogs. How to have a safe visit. Therapet Eldercare - A non-profit in El Paso, Texas. Promotes the human-animal companion bond by helping low-income elderly to care for their companion animals. animaLINK - Michigan non-profit that works to improve lives through beneficial human-animal interactions. Program areas include therapeutic, companion, and working animal services. San Francisco's SPCA Animal Assisted Therapy - 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. Sirius Healing of Seattle - An animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activity program in Seattle, Washington. Therapy dog training to Delta Society Pet Partners standards. Companion Animal Association of Arizona - Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their animals. Phoenix, Arizona. The Good Dog Foundation - Works with hospitals, other health care facilities, and community organizations in the New York Tri-State Area. Qualities of a good therapy dog. Teamwork Dog Training - A therapy dog class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Description of the Pet Partners Skills Test. Therapy Dog Eases Tennessee Tornado Anxieties - Story of a gentle golden retriever that helps victims of disasters to recover emotionally. Visiting Pet Program - 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 temperment tested during Pet and Handler Evaluationi Days. K-9 Therapy by Vegas Westies - A group of westie owners in Las Vegas brings comfort to patients, their families, workers that care for them. Space Coast Therapy Dogs - 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. Helping Paws Animal Assisted Activities Program - 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. H.A.R.T. - Human-Animal Relational Therapies - 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. TherapyPets - California - Non-profit promotes animal assisted therapy. Benefits both the vollunteer and those visited. Are you and your pet qualified? Oakland, CA. Hug A Pet - Members dress their dogs up and entertain in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Pasco County, Florida. Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation - 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. Paws For Health Pet Visitation Program - Pediatric Pet Visitation at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Virginia Commonwealth University. Information about child-pet intereactions. Prescription Pet Program - 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.
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