ANY domestic Pet
Can be an Angel Paws Therapy Pet!
If you have a friendly cat, rabbit, guinea pig, bird - you name it -
he or she may make a wonderful therapy pet too! ... SHARE THE LOVE! ...
"Very Small Dogs" Information also included below ...
"Thanks to their calming presence, more cats are becoming involved in Animal-Asssited Therapy."
- See article below from Cat Fancy Magazine, November 2010
- See article below from Cat Fancy Magazine, November 2010
Autum, Angel Paws Therapy Cat
Rupert, Angel Paws Therapy Pig
Please see our "Can My Dog Be A Therapy Dog" web page too!
Although it's written for dogs it's important information for all Therapy Pets.
Although it's written for dogs it's important information for all Therapy Pets.
Skills & Aptitude Test for "Very Small Dogs", Cats, Birds & Pocket Pets
Pet Partners teams with very small dogs, cats, birds & pocket pets must still pass the 19 part Delta Society Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Test. "Very small dogs" may be carried but ALL dogs must walk on the floor for the out for a walk exercise. "Very small dogs" are defined as being about 10" tall at the shoulder and 10 to 15 lbs in weight. Typically a "very small dog" can easily be picked up with 1 hand. Small pets may be carried in a crate, basket or on a towel with a harness & leash. Most exercises are the same with the exception of the sit, down, stay & come exercises. As a substitution for those exercises pets will be placed in strangers laps for interaction. Grooming, overall exam and exuberant and clumsy petting will be conducted on a table.
The Pet Partners Program Team Evaluation for Small Dogs, Cats & Pocket Pets
documents below may be downloaded or viewed in full screen.
documents below may be downloaded or viewed in full screen.
"Thanks to their calming presence,
more cats are becoming involved in Animal-Asssited Therapy."
- Cat Fancy Magazine, November 2010
more cats are becoming involved in Animal-Asssited Therapy."
- Cat Fancy Magazine, November 2010
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