What Makes Angel Paws, Delta Society Pet Partners® & R.E.A.D.® Unique?
COMMITMENT to SYNERGY, EXCELLENCE and REFLECTIVE ACTION
In ALL aspects of program planning and implementation
ANGEL PAWS is the only Therapy Animal Organization in Central Ohio to provide the following:
- Both Registered Delta Society Pet Partners® & R.E.A.D.® affiliate group status with access to both organization’s international network of resources.
- Comprehensive, Standards based, Program Planning, Implementation & Community Outreach for both Therapeutic Health Care Visitation and R.E.AD.® programs.
- Trained & Licensed Pet Partners® Evaluator since February 2003
- Trained & Licensed Pet Partners® Instructor since 2012.
- Trained R.E.A.D.® Instructor since July 2005
- On-Going, Local Volunteer Training & Evaluation
- Local Multi-disciplinary Governing Board of Directors & Advisors from related fields of expertise including local canine trainer/behaviorists, veterinarian, nursing, infection control and education.
DELTA SOCIETY PET PARTNERS® is the only national AAA/T organization to provide the following:
- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - On-going scientific research in all aspects of the human/animal bond.
- ALL DOMESTIC PETS - Comprehensive evaluation and insurance for all domestic pets (as opposed to only dogs).
- TRAINED VOLUNTEERS - Comprehensive carefully researched Standards Based academic and practical training required for volunteers.
- TRAINED EVALUATORS - Delta Society® requires and provides extensive carefully researched Standards Based academic and practical training for licensed evaluators.
- VOLUNTEERS RE-EVALUATED EVERY 2 YEARS - Both animals and handlers are required to be re-evaluated as a team by a trained and licensed evaluator every 2 years to meet continued standards of health, skills and aptitude.
- PROGRAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION - Comprehensive Standards Based Program Planning & Implementation.
READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®) is the only national organization to provide the following:
- TRAINED LITERACY MENTORS - Extensive research and development necessary to provide and require therapy animal handlers to complete additional training to incorporate their registered therapy animals into safe and effective literacy mentoring sessions.
- PROGRAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION - Comprehensive, standards based program planning and implementation.
- ON-GOING SUPPORT NETWORK - The internet members only R.E.A.D.® Forum provides an invaluable “real time” resource of experienced R.E.A.D.® program leaders and individual R.E.A.D.® teams nationwide to share innovative ideas and experience with others.
* 15 Characteristics of Quality/Questions (and answers) we encourage you to ask of any Therapy Animal Registry or group ...
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* Quick view of the basic differences between
Delta Society Pet Partners & TDI (including testing procedures & “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” published by the Association of Professionals in Infection Control)
Delta Society Pet Partners & TDI (including testing procedures & “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” published by the Association of Professionals in Infection Control)
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Related pages ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome & Thank You for Your Interest
Mission, Method & Core Values
Affiliations: Delta Society Pet Partners & Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D)
What Is Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy?
Backgrounder & Timeline
Who We Serve...
Who We Are...
Structure & Activities
Fact Sheet