Therapy Pet Visitation

Therapy Pet Visitation

Provides screened and trained therapy pets and human teams to seniors, persons living with chronic illness, and to students in education environments.

Pet therapy helps residents to increase physical and social activity, and as well provides emotional benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety, relief of depression and disorientation, and improved morale, self-esteem and self-confidence.
Agency
BC Pets and Friends Society
Therapy Pet Visitation - Mobile
Phone Numbers
Business Line: 604-688-1766
Eligibility
Open
Application Process
Call for more information. Therapy teams are available for senior residences, hospitals, group homes, cancer treatment centres, day programs, mental health programs, and all schools throughout Greater Vancouver.
Program Fee
No Cost

Free; donations accepted
Main Website: https://www.petsandfriends.org/about
Languages
English
Service delivery
Mobile
Coverage Area
White Rock-South Surrey
Vancouver
Surrey-North Delta
Richmond
North Shore
Fraser Northwest
Burnaby