Pets Are Therapy

Our team of volunteer pet lovers brings a variety of pets to senior facilities and hospices, offering the benefits of pet therapy. Click here to donate—this program is made possible through the support of donors like you.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), involves the use of specially trained animals that meet specific criteria to help improve physical, social, emotional, or cognitive functions. While dogs and horses are the most commonly used animals in pet therapy, other animals like cats, fish, guinea pigs, and more can also be included, depending on the therapeutic goals of a person’s treatment plan.