Pet Therapy

Pet therapy is a referral based program in which trained therapy dogs are integrated into a pediatric patient's psychosocial treatment process. It is a goal directed intervention delivered by a health care professional.

Pet Therapy is utilized to:

• increase participation in therapies such as physical, occupational, speech or psychological treatments
• help in coping or compliance with tests or procedures
• help improve mood, decrease anxiety and/or fear of hospitalizatoin or illness