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In April 1994 a group of individuals met to share a common dream - each held a strong personal and professional belief in the value of the human-animal bond. Some were involved in pet therapy programs as visitors, some coordinated pet therapy programs and some referred people to these programs. They shared a common vision of a Society to promote pet therapy activities and programs relating to the human animal bond within the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas.

They saw themselves becoming a referral agency to help connect volunteers and facilities. They saw a need to help facilities set up and support their own programs and companion animal’s needs. They recognized that there was a need for advocacy on the part of seniors and their companion animals.

Above is just a very small part of the history of the PeTS.  We are pleased to welcome you to our new web home and welcome any comments or suggestions you may have.

The establishment of a bursary in the name of a respected colleague is a genuine and sincere acknowledgement of appreciation and gratitude for that individual’s contribution to an organization or field of endeavour.  It is also a fitting tribute to one who has achieved success as defined by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 

To laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give one's self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--this is to have succeeded."

Virginia Cummings was a dedicated supporter of the Pet Therapy Society and served the organization accepting numerous responsibilities including Vice President, Director of Education, Governance, Strategic Planning and as Head Evaluator.  She was committed to the growth of the Pet Therapy Society and always an enthusiastic advocate on its behalf.  Virginia’s passionate belief in this organization and her vision for its endurance in the future is now honoured and celebrated with the Virginia Cummings Bursary for post-secondary students, to provide financial assistance to one or more post-secondary students to further their studies relating to AAT/AAA and the human-animal bond.

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Edmonton, Alberta T6B 1E6
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