Be a part of our Pet Therapy Program!
To join the group, first contact the Dog Boss Sally@Hsjc.com
Two Monthly Opportunities to Participate:
1) First Monday at 1:00PM – Bentley Assisted Living, Jefferson
2) Third Thursday at 10:30AM – Hill Haven Nursing Home, Commerce
Animal Requirements:
1. Clean, healthy, current on all vaccines
2. Walk on leash (straight, not retractable)
3. No jumping unless asked
4. Good around other dogs
5. Enjoys being LOVED and PETTED
Benefits:
Animal-assisted therapy can significantly reduce pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue in people per Mayo Clinic with a range of health problems:
- Children having dental procedures.
- People receiving cancer treatment.
- People in long-term care facilities.
- People hospitalized with chronic heart failure.
Animal assisted therapy can significantly reduce pain, anxiety,depression and fatigue in people with a range of health problems.
