Therapy Programs using Birds, Fish and Snakes

Animal-Assisted Therapy
Birds

Selected Articles

Altman, J. The human/avian bond. Association of Avian Veterinarians Today. 1988. 2:1430145.

Beck, A., and A. Katcher. Bird-human interaction. Association of Avian Veterinarians. 1989. 3: 152-53.

Harris, J. Avian companions and the human-animal bond. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 1989. 195: 1517-18Horn, J. C., and Meer, J. The pleasure of their company. Psychology Today. 1984. (Aug): 52-57.

Loughlin, C. A. and Dorwick. P. W. Psychological Needs Filled by Avian Compainions. Anthrozoos. 1993. 6(3): 166-172Simross, L. 1988, June 5. Birds may be rising to the place of number one household pet. Philadelphia Inquirer.

Program

The Tropics - Exotic Bird Refuge