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: Mandy Weaver
Breed: Cavachon
Birthdate: May 2, 2015
Favorite Food: Greenies™ Treats
Favorite toy, trick or activity: I love squeaky toys, taking walks and lots of snuggling!
Pet Parent: Dane McNamara
Breed: Bernedoodles
Birthdate: Linus & Murphi - Oct. 21, 2021
Favorite Food: Linus - Sweet Potato • Murphi - Watermelon
Favorite toy, trick or activity:
Linus - I love agility courses, napping, playing with other friendly dogs, getting brushed and visiting humans.
Murphi - I love taking walks, chasing birds, lizards and squirrels, napping, swimming and playing with other dogs.