Meet the Dogs
Get a closer look at the facility dogs and dedicated volunteer dogs that provide pet therapy services to Children's Health patients and families.
Children’s Health Pet Therapy Program
Children’s Health Pet Therapy Program supported in part by PetSmart Charities helps deliver the comfort of home to patients’ hospital rooms, ambulatory clinic and playrooms. The power of an animal to promote positive coping in an unfamiliar or even scary environment during challenging situations is amazing. The benefits of pet-assisted therapy can also include:
- Reduction of anxiety
- Lowered blood pressure
- Better focus and fewer distractions
- Normalization of the hospital environment
This program was launched by and continues to rely on philanthropic support from community members like you. To help sustain the program, consider donating now.
Pet-Assisted Therapy Volunteers
Children’s Health Pet Therapy Program helps deliver the comfort of home to patients’ hospital rooms, ambulatory clinic and playrooms.
Pet Stories
Learn how the Children’s Health Pet Therapy Program impacts patients, families and staff every day at Children's Health.