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Cats and kittens trained for handicapped persons. Companion kittens selected according to personality for a client's needs. URL: http://www.phelpsrecycling.com/kitty/therapy.htm
Practice Animal Assisted Therapy, or for persons who intend to use AAT after completing their degree programs, exams, licensures. URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aatprofessionals/
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. URL: http://www.activitytherapy.com/pet.htm
The AAT program at Good Shepherd Theraputic Center includes nursing home visits, theraputic riding, and wildlife rescue. In Warm Springs, Georgia. URL: http://www.gshepherd.org/animal_assisted_therapy.htm
A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse. URL: http://www.animaltherapy.net
Michigan non-profit that works to improve lives through beneficial human-animal interactions. Program areas include therapeutic, companion, and working animal services. URL: http://www.animalink.com
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. URL: http://www.barkavenue.org/
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] (March 6, 2004) URL: http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2004/03/06/blind_students_love_these_dog_days/
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] (June 6, 2004) URL: http://www.kansas.com/mld/eagle/8848871.htm
American Kennel Club's CGC is a ten item test to qualify a dog for therapy work. Includes the test procedure and how to find an evaluator. URL: http://www.akc.org/love/cgc/
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. URL: http://www.caringcanines.org/
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. URL: http://www.caringcritters.org/introduction.htm
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. URL: http://www.centralohiogoodshepherds.com/
Chicago-based program whose volunteers and their certified therapy dogs offer rehabilitative care to people with physical and emotional challenges. How to participate. URL: http://www.chennytroupe.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. URL: http://www.comfortcaringcanines.org/
Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their animals. Phoenix, Arizona. URL: http://www.caaainc.org/socialpettherapy.htm
A national registrar. Training and screening for people who want to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities with their animals. URL: 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. URL: http://www.denverpetpartners.org
Program whose mission is to promote self-determination and greater independence by providing individualized assistance dog training programs for people with disabilities. URL: http://www.discoverydogs.org/
A network of Massachusetts therapy dog volunteers. How to get involved. Getting your dog certified. Links to sites in Massachusetts seeking therapy dog visits. URL: http://www.therapydog.info |
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