Pet Therapy
Furry friends bring smiles.
You and your best friend can become part of our Pet Connections program. Join our menagerie of dogs, cats, rabbits and miniature horses!
A great therapy animal is friendly, confident, calm and likes visiting people. Dogs should be controllable on a leash, welcoming to strangers, non-aggressive with other dogs and have basic obedience skills. All pet teams must be evaluated and registered with a national pet therapy organization. We can assist you in navigating the registration process. Teams also are required to complete a training program.
Pet therapy teams typically visit with patients from one to two hours per week in many different settings: skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, group homes, patients’ private homes, and inpatient hospice homes.
We have 45 Pet Connections Teams! To find out more, call (602) 636-6336.
Pet Parent: Nancy Casey
Breed: Creme Retriever
Birthdate: Jan. 5, 2022
Favorite Food: Bone marrow bones
Favorite toy, trick or activity: I love to carry my favorite blanket with me all over the house. I also love to play fetch.
Pet Parent: Marian Wallace
Breed: Golden Retriever
Birthdate: Dec. 10, 2014
Favorite Food: Goldfish® crackers and carrots
Favorite toy, trick or activity: I love to play fetch, get belly rubs and ride in the car with my head out the window, no matter the temperature.