Paws for Tales Therapy Dog, Sage, on a walk through the Colorado Mountains

PAWS FOR TALES


– est. 2003 –

Meet the Paws for Tales Dogs.

Student reading to Paws for Tales therapy dog, Palmer
PALMER

What is a therapy dog?

“A certified therapy dog provides comfort and affection, and their handlers are volunteers who visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes, hospice, libraries, and other facilities. These therapy animals have no special rights and must have the permission of the facility to visit. There are usually requirements such as grooming, providing veterinarian records, and proof of certification.”

Kropp, Jerri J.. 2017. “Review of the Research: Are Therapy Dogs in Classrooms Beneficial?.” School of Human Ecology Faculty Presentations. Presentation 132. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1173578.pdf

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