Pets in Therapy

Therapeutic Recreation Journal;  April 1, 2001 ;   Mahar, Patricia;   787 words ......first chapter outlines the values of pet therapy programs using examples from previous pet therapy programs. The contribution that pet therapy...functioning levels to be considered with pet therapy programs. These levels include: * Level 1...

Growing pet therapy program leaving paw prints on hearts in Fond du Lac

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  June 20, 1999 ;     650 words ......they say. Is it a miracle? It's called pet therapy. Petting an animal is more than just...many institutions. Its advocates say pet therapy can enhance mobility and restore coordination...Inc. of North Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac Pet Therapy operated as an offshoot of the Fond...

DOGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WELCOME

The Boston Globe;  December 5, 2004 ;   MEGAN WOOLHOUSE;   436 words ......officials said decisions about pet therapy programs are typically left to local...assess possible hazards of pet therapy. One NIH study of 284 nursing...N.C., has offered weekly pet therapy for its cancer patients...Organizations that certify pet therapy animals ...

PET THERAPY PROGRAM PERKS UP PATIENTS AT SIMI HOSPITAL.(NEWS)

Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  December 17, 1996 ;     411 words ......favorite pets Monday during a pet therapy program for those in the Transitional...Offered several times a year, pet therapy also features good-tempered animals...introduced in the early 1970s, pet therapy has become a useful part of hospital recreation therapy programs, ...

DOGS ARE 'GRADUATES' AT MAY 19 PROGRAM

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  May 14, 2007 ;     307 words ......for a Kirkwood Community College Pet Therapy program. The six canine owners and...familiarize dogs and owners with the pet therapy process. Kirkwood Continuing Education staffer, Tracy Wazac says the pet therapy programs are "growing in popularity" and...and support to people ...

Pet therapy group slates Howl-o-ween Walk Oct. 21

Dayton Daily News;  September 28, 2006 ;   Diana Blowers;   437 words ......when we tell people we're involved in pet therapy, they envision our dogs on a couch being...Piersons, members of the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association, or mvPTa, will participate...nonprofit organization, while promoting pet therapy. They discovered pet therapy when ...

Anticipation and acceptance: perceptions of pet therapy by hospitalized...

Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science;  April 1, 2003 ;   Weddington, Alicia;   216 words ......workers are increasingly integrating pet therapy into their care. This study utilized...qualitatively look at the experience of pet therapy with hospitalized children and their...increase in morale for their child. Pet therapy also may support developmental processes...

Man's Best Friend Joins GW Hospital Staff; The George Washington...

U.S. Newswire;  September 7, 2005 ;     332 words ......Wheels and Therapy Dogs International. Pet therapy dogs have been widely used in rehabilitation...describing how she looks. Since the pet therapy program began in August, Maggie has...GW Hospital recruits more certified pet therapy dogs and their owners. In order to receive...

'Pet therapy' works wonders Animals help brighten the lives of senior...

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  January 14, 2002 ;   Marquardt, Gretchen;   494 words ......well. Wisniewski oversees the entire pet therapy program that is run through her business...read an article about the benefits of pet therapy and initially just wanting to spend...volunteer efforts aren't limited to her pet therapy program. She runs an Essential Tremor...

A DOGGONE GOOD TIME PATIENTS AND STAFF AT CHKD SAY THANKS TO PET THERAPY...

The Virginian Pilot;  January 4, 2001 ;     761 words ......service as volunteers in the hospital's ``Pet Therapy'' program. Once a month for more than...times a month the pair volunteer for pet therapy, not only at CHKD, but also at the Maryview...relations associate at CHKD said, ``Pet therapy, along with music therapy and art therapy...

Amazing animals Pet therapy inspiration for patients in pain.(Neighbor)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  April 15, 2001 ;   Letcher, LaTanya S.;   486 words ......takes her dog to Lexington once a week. Pet therapy is therapeutic for the residents and...residents a chance to train their dogs for pet therapy. Dogs must pass a series of tests before...circulating, Braun said. I think the pet therapy program stresses to the general public...

A helping paw: Hospice marks 5 years of pet therapy program

Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA;  July 29, 2004 ;     19 words ...Hunter, owned by Joyce Myers of Lancaster, hangs out at a picnic for Hospice pet therapy dogs in Buchanan Park Wednesday.

KNOW YOUR MADISONIAN: DAN DARMSTADTER.(DAYBREAK)(KNOW YOUR...

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI);  October 31, 2004 ;     391 words ......Erik, Golden Retriever (7 years old). * Volunteer Work: Pet therapy with Erik, volunteer projects through American Family...is important: It is the first on-unit, general access pet therapy program in the city. The twist to our current situation...I ended up doing this: I guess I had seen stories ...

Animal aid Rescue group educates public, uses pet therapy at nursing...

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  March 15, 2004 ;   Babowice, J. Hope;   498 words ......offers a variety of services, including pet therapy in nursing homes, placement for dogs...drawn to Animal Education and Rescue's pet therapy program after reading a newspaper article...grand-dog to area nursing homes for pet therapy sessions. She operates a limousine service...

Seniors respond to a little puppy love.(Neighbor)(Your news)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  July 5, 2004 ;     456 words ......array of humane services and programs. Volunteers provide pet therapy visits to seniors at Lexington Health Care of Streamwood...President Arleen Braun of her dogs Bumper and Turner. As pet therapy volunteers, you and your family pet can be a special...tests family dogs to see whether they are ...