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Ventura Watches Save
Find dealers for Ventura watches and over 500 other brands of watch.
www.lxdb.co.uk/ventura (sponsored link)

Delta Society Therapy Animals Save
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/

Therapy Dogs International Save
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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Pictures of their therapy dogs in action. Training and testing available. In Antelope Valley and Lancaster, California.
http://www.highdesertobedienceclub.or...

Activities Save
A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse.
http://www.animaltherapy.net

Hearts Save
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/

585 Area Cat Handicap Training Save
Cats and kittens trained for handicapped persons. Companion kittens selected according to personality for a client's needs.
http://flamepointcat.com/therapy.htm

AATProfessionals Listserve Save
Practice Animal Assisted Therapy, or for persons who intend to use AAT after completing their degree programs, exams, licensures.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aatprof...

Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care Save
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

Angel on a Leash Save
Pet therapy program of Westminster Kennel Club in New York City. Involvement of dogs in treatment makes physical therapy fun for young patients.
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/...

Bark Avenue on Parade - Therapy Dogs Save
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/

Blind Students Love These Dog Days Save
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/livi...

Bunny Brngs Soft Touch to Therapy Save
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/88488...

Caring Canines: Boston Pet Therapy Program Save
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/

Caring Critters Save
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/introdu...

Central Ohio Good Shepherds Save
COGS: 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/

Charleston Counseling Support Services Save
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/animalassist...

Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc. Save
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/

Companion Animal Association of Arizona Save
Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their animals. Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.caaainc.org/socialpetthera...

DOGTORS Animal-Assisted Therapy Save
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

Denver Pet Partners Save
Training and evaluations for people and their pets interested in animal-assisted activities and therapy. Affiliated of Delta Society.
http://www.denverpetpartners.org

Discovery Dogs Save
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/

Dog B.O.N.E.S. Save
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

Dog Play Save
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.dogplay.com/Activities/The...

Dog Visitation Program Overview, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Save
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/vo...

Dog-Play: Joining a Therapy Dog Group Save
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.dogplay.com/Activities/The...

Dogs' Warm Muzzle and Loving Lick Put Patients at Ease Save
General Tso Lee, a Jack Russell-Shih Tzu mix, is a pet therapy dog at Vassar Brothers and St Francis Hospitals. Picture shows "The General" visiting a cancer patient. Article explains what visiting dogs do and how they are tested to qualify. [Poughkeepsie Journal Online]
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/ap...

Dr. Paws - Michigan Save
How to get your dog certified for pet therapy. Testing and activities in several Michigan cities.
http://www.drpaws.org/

Dreamworkers, Inc. Save
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/

ERIC: Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and School Settings Save
The use of animals in clinical psychology, including goals, methods, and results.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/...

Exotic Animals Work Their Magic Save
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_se...

Fidos for Freedom, Inc. Save
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/

Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services Save
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/

HALTER - Miniature Horse Pet Therapy Save
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/

Hand-In-Paw Save
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/

Happy Tails Pet Therapy Save
Paws that Heal. What they do and how to volunteer. Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.happytailspets.org/

Healing Dogs Save
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/

Healing Paws and Claws Save
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/

Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs Save
Animal Assisted Therapy dog organization in Dallas metro area. Membership information and where they visit. Affiliated with Therapy Dogs, Inc.
http://www.hotthdogs.org/

Helping Hounds Ltd. Save
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/

Helping Paws Animal Assisted Activities Program Save
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...

Inmates Get Therapy from Pets Save
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?...

Intermountain Therapy Animals Save
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/

Jackie's List Save
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/

Lincoln Pet Partners Save
Pet therapy animals and handlers certified by Delta Society visit health care facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska. How to participate.
http://www.geocities.com/lincolnpetpa...

Mastiffs Offer Therapeutic Companionship Save
The story of four giant mastiffs and their new-found roles as therapy dogs. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TX]
http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/022...

My Therapy Puppy Save
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/Pa...

National Capital Therapy Dogs, Inc. Save
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/

Nationwide Therapy Dog Listings and More Save
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

North Star Foundation Save
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/

Nose-to-Nose Save
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/

Oklahoma Dog Programs Save
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

PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support Save
Companions for disabled and others in need of the stimulation that pets can provide. Offers program description and contacts. Orange County, CA.
http://www.orangecountyspca.org/PAWS.htm

Pacific Animal Therapy Society Save
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

Pals on Paws Save
A Minnesota chapter of (TDI) Therapy Dogs International in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. Trained dogs and partners cheer patients and staff at local hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other facilities.
http://palsonpaws.org

Paws With A Purpose Save
Non-profit pet therapy organization in Asheville North Carolina provides dogs to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes.
http://www.pawswithapurpose.org

Pawsitive Connection Save
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/pawsitivecon...

People and Animal Learning Services Save
PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities.
http://www.palstherapy.org

Personal Ponies Ltd. Save
This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active in most U.S. states.
http://www.personalponies.org/

Pet Express - Pet Therapy Club Save
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...

Pet Therapy - Honoring Our Elders Save
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

Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta Save
Training, support, and coordination of volunteers and companion animals for animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity. Offers visitation in healthcare settings, activity programs for clients with disabilities and literacy program for children.
http://www.pettherapysociety.com

Pet Therapy, Pets and Stress Relief Save
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...

Pets Helping People Save
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/

Pets On Wheels, Delmarva Save
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/

Pets on Wheels Save
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/

Pets on Wheels of Prince George's County, Maryland Save
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

Pets on Wheels, Charles County Save
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/

Pets on Wheels, Fairfax Save
Volunteers and their pets provide pet therapy to improve the quality of life of area nursing home residents. Fairfax, Virginia.
http://www.fpow.org/

Potential Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy for Children with Special Needs Save
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_ca...

Prescription Pet Program Save
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/g...

Prison Pet Partnership Program Save
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/

Project Pooch at MacLaren Correctional Facility Save
When incarcerated youth offenders train homeless dogs, both get a new leash on life. In Woodburn, Oregon.
http://www.pooch.org

Rottweilers Can Be Friends, Therapy Dogs, Too Save
An entertaining article about a rescued Rottweiler with a new and rewarding job. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/1999...

San Francisco's SPCA Animal Assisted Therapy Save
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

Service Dogs for Victims of Assault Save
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/

Service and Therapy Dogs Save
An introduction to service and therapy dogs.
http://www.cofc.edu/~huntc/service.html

Sirius Healing of Seattle Save
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/

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs Save
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

Study Links Animal Abuse to Home Violence Save
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/artic...

Tails of Joy - Animal Assisted Therapy Save
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

Teamwork Dog Training Save
A therapy dog class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Description of the Pet Partners Skills Test.
http://www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net/t...

Teton County PAL Save
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/

The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs Save
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

Thera-Paws Save
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.chromadane.com/tdiEP.htm

Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation Save
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/

Therapy Animals in Loving Service (TAILS) Save
Tucson, Arizona, organization bringing pets for visits in nursing homes, hospitals, and children's homes.
http://hometown.aol.com/tailsforu/

Therapy Dog Team Training Program Save
Lyn Richards talks about the requirements for a good therapy dog. From her DogLogic.com site.
http://www.doglogic.com/therapy.htm

Therapy Dogs Save
Links to therapy dogs, animal-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted services, from Dog-Play.
http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/The...

Therapy Dogs - Getting Started Save
Advice, contacts, and links. Selection and training of the animal for pet therapy work.
http://www.amchessieclub.org/TherapyD...

Therapy Dogs Inc. - Helping People Nationwide Save
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/

Therapy Dogs of St. John's Newfoundland Save
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...

Therapy Dogs, Singapore Save
Provides pet-assisted therapy (PAT) to meet the physical and emotional needs of the underprivileged. Find mission statement, links, articles, and information on recent visits.
http://www.tdspore.org

Therapy Dogs.Net Save
A resource for handlers of therapy dogs. Articles, links, forum, and a bookstore.
http://members.cox.net/therapydogs/

TherapyPets - California Save
Non-profit promotes animal assisted therapy. Benefits both the volunteer and those visited. Oakland, California.
http://www.therapypets.org/

Toledo K9 MASH Save
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/

Twin Cities Tail-Waggers Visiting Dog Group Save
Part of Twin Cities (Minnesota) Obedience Training Club. How to become involved in therapy animal work.
http://www.tcotc.com/generic.html?pid=10

Utah Animal-Assisted Therapy Association Save
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/

Visiting Dogs Save
An article by the owner of Jake on doing therapy dog visits.
http://www.workingdogs.com/visiting_d...

Visiting Pet Program Save
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/

Visits to the Elderly from Active Therapy Visiting Dogs Save
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/b...

Westmoreland County Obedience Training Club - Pet Therapy Save
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.html

What is Animal Assisted Therapy? Save
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/CG...

animaLINK Save
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