Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Health, Health Care, Human Services, Youth Development

Mission: To improve human health and well-being through animal-assisted therapy

Target demographics: people of all ages facing physical, mental, behavioral, cognitive, and educational challenges

Direct beneficiaries per year: the patients, students, and clients of 100 inpatient medical units, clinics, schools, and a wide range of human service agencies

Geographic areas served: North Central Alabama

Programs:
•Petscription – Positive distraction from pain and worry for patients in hospitals and motivation for meeting therapeutic goals in rehabilitation units and early intervention programs
•Pawsitive Living™ & No More Bullies– A curriculum-based, goal-directed program for troubled youth, teaching anger management, relationship-building, empathy and compassion
•Sit, Stay, Read! – Encouragement for reluctant young readers to gain confidence, sharpen their skills and improve school performance by reading aloud to a nonjudgmental furry friend