BENEFITS

Human-animal interactions are mutually beneficial and dynamic communications between people and animals that positively influences the health and well-being of both. While many people intuitively understand the benefits of positive interactions with animals in our lives, the evidence is mounting that shows the impact the human-animal relationships can have on the health of an individual and the community.

Therapy dogs need to be invited to visit the following types of facilities:

Adult Day-Care
Autistic Schools
Nursing Homes
Hospice
Hospitals
Family Support Centers
Special Needs Children Schools
Cancer Centers
Veteran Centers
Airports
Funeral Homes
Court Systems
Schools
Libraries

Therapy dogs can also assist in education, by participating in Literacy Programs:

READ (Reading Education Assistance Dogs)
DEAR Program (Dogs Educating & Assisting Readers)

Therapy dogs offer comfort, encouragement, and companionship at events:

Special Olympics
Charity Walks
Fund-raisers

Therapy Dogs helping soldiers

Military Health

Running Time: 4:29 min

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Therapy dogs provide smiles and companionship to recovering service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Therapy Dogs help patients

HCA VA Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals

Running Time: 4:42 min

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Follow Fraser, a black lab-golden mix, who has been a part of HCA Virginia's unique Pet Therapy program since 2007 (http://hcavirginia.com). For several years, Fraser has spread comfort, compassionate care and joy to the faces of countless patients and staff at Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals from Tucker Pavilion and the Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital to many other areas. Catch a glimpse of how pet therapy is a source of alternative care for those in need.

Therapy Dogs help in education

Mountain Lake PBS

Running Time: 8:36 min

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Pepper the dalmatian visits schools to boost the confidence of young readers. Kids who sometimes struggle to read aloud find Pepper's presence calming. Paul Larson interviews teachers, students, and the volunteer who brings her pet to school.

Therapy dogs help in court rooms

Canine Companions for Independence

Running Time: 3:00 min

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Dogs can provide emotional support for everyone involved in the criminal justice system.

Therapy dogs in airports

GeoBeats

Running Time: 1:16 min

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Flying is stressful for most people.To reduce passenger stress, Miami, Florida, San Jose and Los Angeles airports have brought in therapy dogs for people who are traveling.

Therapy dogs in funeral homes

Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services

Running Time: 1:13 min

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Affectionately called the firm’s “Comfort Companion,” Lulu the therapy dog follows the lead of service dogs often used in health care settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and Universities. Providing families with unconditional love and support, as well as a subtle distraction from their grief at funeal homes.

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