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/give/volunteer/pet.aspx

Thera-Paws
- 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

Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta
- 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

Angel on a Leash
- 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/2007/show/news/angels_100206.html

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.dogplay.com/Activities/Therapy/join.html

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.dogplay.com/Activities/Therapy/therapy.html

Pals on Paws
- 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

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

PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support
- 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

Fidos for Freedom, Inc.
- 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/

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

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.html

Dogs' Warm Muzzle and Loving Lick Put Patients at Ease
- 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. [Po
- http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060122/NEWS01/601220332

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/site/bank/idea.php?ideaId=1212

ERIC: Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and School Settings
- The use of animals in clinical psychology, including goals, methods, and results.
- http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/Home.portal?_nfpb=true&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=Animal-Assisted+Therapy+in+Counseling+and+School+Settings&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=title&_pageLabel=RecordDetails&objectId=0900000b801b5931

Inmates Get Therapy from Pets
- 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?S=1950800&nav=5kZQO2IM

Therapy Dogs, Singapore
- 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

Pet Therapy, Pets and Stress Relief
- 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

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

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/

Central Ohio Good Shepherds
- 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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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 B
- http://www.petshelpingpeople.org/

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/

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.uaata.com/

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

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

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/

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

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 c
- http://www.dogprograms.com

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/

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/

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/

Pets on Wheels, Charles County