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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
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Exotic Animals Work Their Magic
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
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Blind Students Love These Dog Days
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/living/articles/2004/03/06/blind_students_love_these_dog_days/
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Central Ohio Good Shepherds
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/
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DOGTORS Animal-Assisted Therapy
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
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St. John Ambulance Halton Hills Therapy Dogs
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
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High Desert Obedience Club "Pet Pals"
Pictures of their therapy dogs in action. Training and testing available. In Antelope Valley and
Lancaster, California.
http://www.highdesertobedienceclub.org/pages/therapy.htm
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Nose-to-Nose
Book about a therapy dog in the United States, as well as general information about this form of
training and service.
http://www.nose-to-nose.com/
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Jackie's List
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/
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Paws & Hearts
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/
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Pet Therapy - Honoring Our Elders
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
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AATProfessionals Listserve
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/
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What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
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
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Pets Helping People
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/
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Prison Pet Partnership Program
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/
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Canine Good Citizen Program
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.
http://www.akc.org/love/cgc/
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Utah Animal-Assisted Therapy Association
UAATA is a 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/
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Animal Assisted Therapy at Good Shepherd
The AAT program at Good Shepherd Theraputic Center includes nursing home visits, theraputic riding,
and wildlife rescue. In Warm Springs, Georgia.
http://www.gshepherd.org/animal_assisted_therapy.htm
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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and School Settings Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and School Settings. ERIC/CASS Digest.
The use of animals in clinical psychology. These 'co-therapists' may help when working with
withdrawn and non-communicative clients by lowering anxiety. Article describes some AAT goals,
methods, and results.
http://www.ericfacility.net/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed459404.html
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Sam Ross Interview
Sam Ross and wife Myra are founders of Green Chimneys, a school located on a farm.
"Emotionally abandoned" children are provided not only education, but opportunities to
heal by helping to care for domestic, farm, and wild animals. (First of two parts.)
http://www.anc.org/interviews/interviews_archive_article.cfm?identifier=2002_0401_ross
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The Healing Power of Animals
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.com/newsh/items/article/item_4449.html
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Green Chimneys Children's Services, Inc.
Animal Assisted Therapy as practiced at Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center. AAT does not
"use" animals, but works in conjunction with the animal's basic temperament and
capacities.
http://www.greenchimneys.org/interactions/interactions.htm
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Potential Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy for Children with Special Needs
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/diagnostic_categories/articles/animalassistedtherapy.htm
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Study Links Animal Abuse to Home Violence
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/articles/2003/10/21/news/news3.txt
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Dog Motivates Woman to New Business
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/articles/2003/10/12/news/news07.txt
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Therapist FInds Animals Help Mentally Ill
Some psychiatric patients talk to dogs before they talk to human therapists. [Times-Herald,
Vallejo, CA]
http://www.timesheraldonline.com/articles/2003/10/10/news/news01.txt
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Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs
Animal Assisted Therapy dog organization in Dallas metro area. Membership information and where
they visit. Affiliated with Therapy Dogs, Inc.
http://www.hotthdogs.org/
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Create-A-Smile
Promotes the healing benefits of the human-animal bond. Photos. How to participate. Donate. Find
chapters. The main one is in Los Angeles, California.
http://www.create-a-smile.org/
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spcaLA Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Volunteers and companion animals visit a variety of facilities throughout Los Angeles including
senior homes, children's hospitals, homeless shelters, and AIDS hospices. Lists some benefits to
those being visited.
http://www.spcala.com/pages/aatherapy.htm
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Caring Critters
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
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Oklahoma Dog Programs
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
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Caring Canines: Boston Pet Therapy Program
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/
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National Capital Therapy Dogs, Inc.
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/
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Paws for Love
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
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Pets On Wheels, Delmarva
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/
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Pets on Wheels, Charles County
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/
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Pets on Wheels of Prince George's County, Maryland
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
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Pets on Wheels, Fairfax
Volunteers and their pets provide pet therapy to improve the quality of life of area nursing home
residents. Fairfax, Virginia.
http://www.fpow.org/
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Hounds Bring Smiles Throughout the Year
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
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Westmoreland County Obedience Training Club - Pet Therapy
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
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Pet Express - Pet Therapy Club
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
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A History of Pet Therapy and The Value of Animal Companionship
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
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Therapy Dogs of St. John's Newfoundland
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://home.thezone.net/~dogs/
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Dog's Love Benefits Autistic Child
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/20030915020921.shtml
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Pets on Wheels
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/
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Healing Paws and Claws
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/
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Visits to the Elderly from Active Therapy Visiting Dogs
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/BOV/BV-587.HTML
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WAGS - Wonderful Animals Giving Support
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/
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Hand-In-Paw
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/
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Thera-Paws
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
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Los Alamos Caring Canine Companions
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/
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Pals on Paws
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
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St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
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
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PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support
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
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Pawsitive Connection
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/
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Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services
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/
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Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc.
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/
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Dr. Paws - Michigan
How to get your dog certified for pet therapy. Testing and activities in several Michigan cities.
http://www.drpaws.org/
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Teton County PAL
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/
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DreamWorkers, Inc.
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/
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Faithful Friends Animal-Assisted Therapy Ministry
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
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Happy Tails Pet Therapy
Paws that Heal. What they do and how to volunteer. Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.happytailspets.org/
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Visiting Dogs
An article by the owner of Jake on doing therapy dog visits.
http://www.workingdogs.com/visiting_dogs.htm
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Twin Cities Tail-Waggers Visiting Dog Group
Part of Twin Cities (Minnesota) Obedience Training Club. How to become involved in therapy animal
work.
http://www.tcotc.com/generic.html?pid=10
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Paw-Pals
Therapy dog subsidiary of Tulsa Dog Training Club. Which dogs and owners are appropriate?
Description of visits.
http://www.tulsadogs.com/PawPals.htm
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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.
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/PPandV/helpKIDS/volunteer/03_pet.cfm
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Paws For Health Pet Visitation Program
Pediatric Pet Visitation at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Virginia Commonwealth
University. Information about child-pet intereactions.
http://www.vcu.edu/paws/
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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.
http://www.therapet.org/
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Hug A Pet
Members dress their dogs up and entertain in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Pasco County, Florida.
http://www.hugapet.freeservers.com/
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TherapyPets - California
Non-profit promotes animal assisted therapy. Benefits both the volunteer and those visited.
Oakland, California.
http://www.therapypets.org/
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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.
http://www.hartprograms.com/
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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.
http://www.helpingpaws.org/AAAProgram.htm
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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.
http://www.spacecoasttherapydogs.com/
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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.
http://www.vegaswesties.com/k9.html
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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.
http://www.visitingpetprogram.org/
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Teamwork Dog Training
A therapy dog class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Description of the Pet Partners Skills Test.
http://www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net/therapydog.htm
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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.
http://www.thegooddogfoundation.org/index.htm
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Companion Animal Association of Arizona
Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their
animals. Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.caaainc.org/socialpettherapy.htm
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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.
http://www.siriushealing.com/
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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.
http://www.sfspca.org/aat/index.shtml
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animaLINK
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
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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.
http://rgfn.epcc.edu/users/ar828/tpetmain.htm
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Therapy Dogs Inc. - Helping People Nationwide
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/
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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.
http://www.barkavenue.org/
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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.
http://www.golden-dogs.org
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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.
http://www.tailsofjoy.org
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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.
http://www.geocities.com/animalassistedtherapy
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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
http://www.geocities.com/toledok9mash
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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.
http://www.pawsforhealth.info
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Paws For Friendship - Oklahoma Chapter
Volunteer Therapy Teams (cat or dog with handler) visit healtchare facilities in Oklahoma City and
other communites.
http://www.geocities.com/pawstherapypets/PawsTherapyPets.html
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Lincoln Pet Partners
Pet therapy animals and handlers certified by Delta Society visit health care facilities in
Lincoln, Nebraska. How to participate.
http://www.geocities.com/lincolnpetpartners
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Personal Ponies Ltd.
This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active
in most U.S. states.
http://www.personalponies.org/
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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.
http://www.therapydog.info
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Paws 4 Therapy
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/
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Paws With A Purpose
Non-profit pet therapy organization in Asheville North Carolina provides dogs to schools,
hospitals, and retirement homes.
http://www.pawswithapurpose.org
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Project Pooch at MacLaren Correctional Facility
When incarcerated youth offenders train homeless dogs, both get a new leash on life. In Woodburn,
Oregon.
http://www.pooch.org
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People and Animal Learning Services
PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities.
http://www.palstherapy.org
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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.
http://www.chennytroupe.org/
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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.
http://www.activelycaringwithanimals.com
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585 Area Cat Handicap Training
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
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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.
http://www.landofpuregold.com/rxb.htm
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Halter - Miniature Horse Pet Therapy
Non-profit organization helps children and teens with learning and physical disabilities through
miniature horse pet therapy
http://www.halter.us
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Miracle Paws Pet Therapy
Provides pet therapy for local nursing homes, hospitals, and libraries in both Maryland and West
Virginia.
http://miraclepaws.org
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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.
http://www.TheraLlama.org
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Therapy Dogs.Net
A resource for handlers of therapy dogs. Articles, links, forum, bookstore, and more.
http://www.therapydogs.net
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Denver Pet Partners
Training and evaluations for people and their pets interested in animal-assisted activities and
therapy. Affiliated of Delta Society.
http://www.denverpetpartners.org
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Delta Society Therapy Animals
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
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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.
http://paws.shopalberta.com/
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Therapy Dogs International
A national registrar. Provides qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visits. Training and
testing programs.
http://www.tdi-dog.org
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Therapy Animals in Loving Service (TAILS)
Tuscon, Arizona, organization bringing pets for visits in nursing homes, hospitals, and children's
homes.
http://hometown.aol.com/tailsforu/
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Helping Hounds Ltd.
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/
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Animal-Assisted Therapy & Activities
A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic
violence and child abuse.
http://www.animaltherapy.net
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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.
http://www.aros.net/~uaata/
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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.
http://www.activitytherapy.com/pet.htm
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SHAREing the Love
Marin Humane Society's SHARE program in Novato, California.
http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/wwd_SHARE.html
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Pet-Assisted Therapy
Description of the pet assisted therapy program in place at the San Diego Humane Society.
http://www.sdhumane.org/programs/petassistedtherapy.cfm
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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.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/volunteer/dog/
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Therapy Dogs
Links to therapy dogs, animal-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted services, from Dog-Play.
http://www.dog-play.com/therapyl.html
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Therapy Dog Team Training Program
Lyn Richards talks about the requirements for a good therapy dog. From her DogLogic.com site.
http://www.doglogic.com/therapy.htm
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Giving Unconditional Love
Fido’s 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 it’s own thumbnail
picture which is linked to a larger picture and short bio’s.
http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/FFF_Therapy_Dogs.htm#Return
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North Star Foundation
A nonprofit that breeds, trains, and places golden retrievers with children who have developmental
disabilities, physical challenges, or emotional problems.
http://www.northstardogs.com/
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Discovery Dogs
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/
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Therapy Dogs - Getting Started
Advice, contacts, and links. Selection and training of the animal for pet therapy work.
http://www.amchessieclub.org/TherapyDog.html
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Mastiffs Offer Therapeutic Companionship
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
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Rottweilers Can Be Friends, Therapy Dogs, Too
An entertaining article about a rescued Rottweiler with a new and rewarding job. [Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette]
http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/19990217pets.asp
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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.
http://www.dogsaver.org/sdva/
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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.
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Park/3810
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Service and Therapy Dogs
An introduction to service and therapy dogs.
http://www.cofc.edu/~huntc/service.html
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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.
http://www.island.net/~patspets
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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".
http://www.healinghelp.org
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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.
http://www.dog-play.com/therapy.html
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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.
http://www.therapyanimals.org/
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Dog-Play: Joining a Therapy Dog Group
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
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