PAWS For A Visit

PAWS For AVisit gives volunteers and their companion animals the opportunity to visit facilities such as schools, nursing homes, health care facilities, correctional facilities, universities and special events.

Pet visitation is a scheduled program providing the opportunity for the interaction between people and companion animals in an informal safe environment.  It may include unintentional visits as well as interaction with selected clients in a facility or program.  No specific outcomes are expected but it is regarded as therapeutic and very important to the people who participate. 

Recognition of the human-animal bond in the scientific and academic community is interesting.  Growing evidence suggests that animal companionship makes people healthier and happier.  These benefits are enjoyed by all of us but for those who are ill or for seniors, animal companionship can have special value. 

The Pet Therapy Society has volunteer teams visiting at numerous facilities in Edmonton and the surrounding area.   Some of the facilities included are The Stollery Children’s Hospital, The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, The Allen Gray Retirement Home and the Edmonton Youth Correctional Facility.

For more information about how you can get involved in PAWS For A Visit please call 780-413-4682 or e-mail info@pettherapysociety.com