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Find a Group to Join - Specially targeted page for people looking for a group to volunteer with. Contact information for both phone and regular mail is preferred, but at least one of those must be included to be listed on that page. A web site is not required for listing on this page.
Web Site Links to Visiting Pet, AAT and AAA Volunteer Groups - for listing groups that actually do visits and accept volunteers. Listings are grouped geographically. A web site is required for listing on this page.
Visiting Pets Articles - submission of informational articles on safe and effective visiting and inspirational stories to be hosted on the DogPlay web site.
Coursework and Education Resources - listings for organizations offering formal classes and seminars related to visiting pets, animal assisted activities, animal assisted therapy, therapy dogs etc. Also listing resources for obtaining academic level research information.
Therapy Dogs, Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Activities Resources - covers web sites providing information on how to train for visits, how to start a visiting pets / therapy dogs group, or academic studies relating to the value of these programs and the human-animal bond.
Stories on AAA, AAT or the Human-Animal Bond - magazine and newspaper articles, anecdotal stories on experiences during visits, inspirational stories and similar writings appearing on a web site other than DogPlay. Sites that answer the questions (1) what is it like? (2) what can happen? (3) why do it?
Animal Facilitated Therapy Networking Resources and Email discussion lists - web site or email based discussion groups to share information, get advice, find resources and otherwise get individualized guidance and support relating to visiting pets, therapy dogs, AAA, AAT and similar activities.
Service Dogs and Other Special Animal Relationships Links - information on legal issues relating to service dogs, service dog training, locating service dogs and similar resources.
Pets in prisons and other animal facilitated rehabilitation programs - information on programs in schools, rehabilitation facilities, prisons and other situations where caring for or training animals is used to improve social / community skills and success.
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How to Get Your Therapy Dogs, Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Activities Resources Listed on DogPlay