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The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce Co.
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The Shiloh Project
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Therapy Dogs, Inc.
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TOUCH - therapy of Unique Canine Helpers / Support dogs Inc.
Exotic Animals
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Animal Companion Science Program
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Asian Elephant; An Endangered Species
Farm Animals
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4-H After School Program
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Animal Companion Science Program
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Cal Farley Boys Ranch
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Colorado Boys Ranch - Bovine Program
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Elkus Ranch - 4-H
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Farm Sanctuary
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Future Farmers of America
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Girls Town USA
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Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center
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Mendocino County 4-H
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Turnabout Ranch - Horsemanship /Cow calf
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Viewpoint Farm
Fish
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Girls Town USA
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G.L.O.W.S. - Getting to Love Our World and Ourselves
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Vancouver Aquarium - Education Department
Horses
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Colorado Boys Ranch - Horsemanship Program
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El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch - Miniature Horse Program
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Emily Griffith Center
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Girls Town USA
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Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center
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Helen Woodward Animal Center
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Hope Therapy
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Mustang Troop
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People-Pet Partnership
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Turnabout Ranch - Horsemanship /Cow calf
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Viewpoint Farm
Llamas
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Emily Griffith Center
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Magik Treks
Marine Mammals
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Dolphin Research Team
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Vancouver Aquarium - Education Department
Rabbits / Rodents
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Animal Companion Science Program
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G.L.O.W.S. - Getting to Love Our World and Ourselves
Wildlife
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G.L.O.W.S. - Getting to Love Our World and Ourselves
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Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum - Interperative Guide Program
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Peninsula Humane Society - Education Program For Youth
Program Listing
4-H After School Program
4-H/UC Cooperative Extension
Contact: Sharon Junge
11477 E Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916)889-7386
Sliding scale after school daycare is provided by paid staff, volunteer
teens and senior citizens. 4-H activities vary.
Animal Companion Science Program
Palm Springs Elementary School
Contact: Jim Griffin
6304 East 1st Av.
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305)685-8767
email: jgriffin@gate.net
mdcps.dade.k12.fl.us
The Animal Companion Science Program is a Dade Co. Public School Dropout
Prevention Program that provides instruction to students in 4th - 6th grade.
Classes are conducted on a farm in Amelia Earhart Park (a public Park in
urban Miami). The natural setting is filled with a menagerie of domesticated
farm animals and tame and exotic classroom pets. Animals are incorporated
into the unique curriculum and help enliven lessons and activities. Ecology,
botany, biology, zoology and animal husbandry are topics of classroom lessons.
Science is the motivator, but the program uses many disciplines to stimulate
active participation. Goals are to motivate students and create an enjoyable
learning atmosphere and improve self-discipline and self-esteem. Program
has its own bus and provides transportation for students. Program currently
serves 324 boys and girls from 12 local public elementary schools. The
staff believes that experience is the best teacher! Ages: 10-12
Argus Center For Human Animal Bond
Colorado State University
Contact: Jennifer Freeman
300 W. Drake
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1620
(970)226-3539 / (970)491-2993
Three separate programs in education. SHARE program matches veterinary
students with grade school and high school classes. Vet students teach
classes based on DELTA Society curriculums - Getting with Pets, Cats as
Pets, Dogs as Pets. One to three veterinary students and one of their pets
put on the class. Pets include dogs, cats and ferrets. Ages 5-11
Asian Elephant; An Endangered Species
The Elephant Sanctuary In Hohenwald
Contact: Carol Buckley
PO Box 393
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931)796-6500
fax:(931)796-4810
email: elephant@elephants.com
www.elephants.com
The Sanctuary is the nation's only natural-habitat refuge for old, sick
and needy Asian elephants. Elephants come from zoos and circuses. Education
programs include outreach and teleconferencing which cover history, biology,
alternative management and medicine, and the crisis facing performing elephants.
Ages: all
Cal Farley Boys Ranch
PO Box 1
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806)534-2340
Fax: (806)534-2277
www.calfarleysboysranch.org
Very large residential school (300 students) accepts girls and boys
on a basis of need. Children stay until they graduate from high school.
Working dairy, egg production facility, hog farm, slaughter facility and
cow/calf operation are operated by the children with only adult supervision.
Vocational training is provided by the school. FFA projects to raise and
show livestock are also available to the students. Recreational riding
is taught in a horsemanship program.. Ages: 5-16
Chenny Troupe Inc.
Contact: Janet Rosen
1700 W. Irving Park Road, Suite 311
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)404-6467
email: info@chennytroupe.org
www.chennytroupe.org
This program trains and certifies therapy dogs teams; establishes and
implements therapy programs in the greater Chicago area. Programs are established
through a team effort of the facility, doctors, therapists and CTI program
coordinators. Certified teams volunteer for a minimum of 8 weekly sessions
in the program of their choice. Program coordinators organize teams and
facilitate visits. Programs include hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
residential schools, a teen women's substance abuse center and an orphanage.
Chenny Troupe volunteers and their certified therapy dogs work at each
or these facilities weekly to help each client reach his or her therapy
goals. Ages:all
Colorado Boys Ranch - Bovine Program
Contact: Jim Kerr
PO Box 681/28071 Hwy 109
La Junta, CO 81050
(719)384-5981
Children appointed to this psychiatric residential treatment facility
are all showing severe emotional behavioral problems and have failed in
many prior placements. Several animal assisted programs are offered and
all are optional. The Bovine Program involves a working cow/calf operation
designed for the boys. Boys work in every phase including moving the herd
between winter and summer pastures, breeding management, calving, branding,
vaccinations, weaning and selling the calves. All phases of the program
attempt to integrate the children into society as well as teach usable
skills. Staff compete in rodeos with the boys assisting, providing role
models. Ages: 12-18
Colorado Boys Ranch - Horsemanship Program
Contact : Jim Kerr
PO Box 681/ 28071 Hwy 109
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-5981
The Horsemanship Program is very extensive and the boys assist in all
phases. The ranch has a breeding and foaling program, riding and showing
programs. Boys can participate and compete in 4H, FFA and fairs in English
and Western riding, Gymkhana and halter classes. They assist staff who,
acting as role models, compete in rodeo events. In the breeding and foaling
program caring, love responsibility and nurturing are emphasized. A racing
program is doing quite well, and though the boys can't jockey they are
involved in every other stage of training and racing. Children appointed
to this psychiatric residential treatment facility are all showing severe
emotional behavioral problems and have failed in many prior placements.
Several animal assisted programs are offered and all are optional. Ages:
12-18
Colorado Boys Ranch - New Leash On Life
Contacts: Chris Harrington & Charlene Cordo
PO Box 681/28071 Hwy 109
La Junta, CO 81050
(719)384-5981
Children appointed to this psychiatric residential treatment facility
are all showing severe emotional behavioral problems and have failed in
many prior placements. Several animal assisted programs are offered and
all are optional. In the New Leash on Life program dogs from a local shelter
are chosen by instructor and paired with a boy for 10 week training program.
Graduation involves completing the Canine Good Citizenship test and dog
is then placed with new adoptive owners. Charlene Cordin is the instructor
in charge of this program. The ranch also offers a horsemanship program
which is NARHA certified where boys learn to ride, groom, feed and care
for horses. A small animal assisted therapy program is also housed at the
ranch providing classes involving a variety of small animals including
a resident dog, cats, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters and fish. Chris Harrington
is in charge of this program.. Ages: 12-18
Dog Of Joy
Founder: Pearl Salotto
173 Easton Av.
Warwick, RI 02888
(401)463-5809
Fax: (401)463-3639
Pearl Salotto is a professional Pet Assisted Therapist who runs several
programs. The D. J. Respect for Living Things Program is adapted for age
from preschool to middle school. Talks revolve around dogs as living beings
and whether they have feelings. This is broadened to people, other religions,
handicaps, etc., working with family therapy pets "DJ" (Dog of Joy) and
"Maj-En" (Majestic and Enthusiastic) as living examples of unconditional
regard. Finally this is tied to having respect for one's self - in drug
prevention, dropout, pregnancy, etc. In 1990, Pearl began a state-of-the-art
cirriculum, offering certification in Pet Assisted Therapy at several colleges.
Classes include history, ethics, safety, training therapy animals, and
a 100 hour field internship. Classes are also offered in how to set up
professionally and ethically based pet assisted therapy programs. A college
text, "Loving Intervention" is currently in publication. In the high school
program a 7 week course on Pet Therapy is offered through Feinstein High
School for Community Service followed by ongoing community service. Students
are introduced to the profession of pet therapy in nursing homes, prisons,
rehabilitation centers, etc., and are taught respect for all living things.
Pearl founded Windwalker Humane Colition in 1995 to educate professionals
and public about the link of abuse between people and pets and to advocate
the profession of pet assisted therapy.
Dolphin Research Team
Univ Of Houston, Clearlake
Contact: Michael Hunt
2700 Bay Area Blvd./Box 21 Hum Sci
Houston, TX 77058-1098
(713)283-3375
email:hunt@uhcl4.cl.uh.edu
http://members.aol.com/rpweeks/uhcl-drt.htm
Very limited in terms of funding. Students are at-risk teens from Houston
inner city high schools. Kids are taught to spot and count dolphins and
record observational data for the research project. Whenever possible whole
classes are taken over several trips. On the boat students also learn to
recognize adult and juvenile dolphins, and some dolphin behavior. Charters
are also available. Ages:13-18
Elkus Ranch - 4-H
Contact: Richard & Ruth Elkus
625 Miramontes St. #200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(415)726-9059
High school volunteers assist physically, mentally and financially handicapped
children as the explore and work on this 630 acre ranch. Teams work together
to hike, camp garden and help with various farm animals. There is hope
to eventually have a handicap riding arena at the ranch.
El Pueblo Boys & Girls Ranch - Miniature Horse Program
Contact: Jake Shue
1591 Taos Rd.
Pueblo, CO 81060
(719)544-7496
fax: (719)544-7705
email: elpuebelo@rmi.net
Average stay at this residential treatment center is 12 - 18 months.
The Miniature Horse program is primarily a show program, where children
compete in local through national shows. There is a small breeding program
and a class for the animals programs. Students are active in all phases
of raising, care, training, grooming and showing. Residents also take the
horses into nursing homes for the patients to enjoy. A 4H program for raising
livestock is available. Proceeds from the sale of the animals goes first
toward expenses, then any leftover to the student. Emphasis on responsibility,
nurturing and building self-esteem. Ages: 10-18
Emily Griffith Center
Contact: Sue Kemp
Box 95/12163 S. Perry Park Rd.
Larkspur, CO 80118
(303)681-2400
Fax: (303)681-2400
www.emilygriffith.com
This residential treatment center houses 65 emotionally disturbed boys
for approximately 18 month intervals. Horses and llamas are used for both
biology and science curriculum and group and individual therapy sessions.
Therapeutic riding is also used. Children feed, groom and care for resident
animals. 4H projects allow the children to participate in local shows with
horses, llamas and occasionally other animals. Staff may also bring in
dogs. Ages:10-21
Farm Sanctuary
Contact: Lori Ehudin
PO Box 1065
Orland, CA 95963
(530)865-4617
Fax:(530)865-4622
email: FarmSanc@Farmsanctuary.org
www.Farmsanctuary.org
Live in program to assist in care of farm animals rescued from abusive
situations. Ages:16 & up
Follow Your Heart
Angel Care Farm Inc.
Contact: Denise DeSanty
105 Chapel Rd.
Savoy, MA 01256
(413)743-5154
John and Denise DeSanty are certified pet therapists who have developed
a 45 minute program for 3rd - 6th graders using her Springer Spaniel, Jessie.
Topics include morals, trust, self-esteem, honesty, how to control your
tongue and replacing bad habits with good. Use a pretzel reward system.
Teachers reinforce "Jessie would like you ... To be nice, smile, etc."
and "Jessie would not like it if you ... Are mean, say mean things, etc."
Denise and her husband are also starting a violence prevention farm program
for 5th - 8th grade high risk kids. The program will run during school
hours and the summer. Ages:4-14
Future Farmers Of America
National FFA Foundation
PO Box 45205
Madison, WI 53744
(608)829-3105
Fax:(608)829-3195
Programs throughout the United States involving young people with all
aspects of agriculture including livestock.
Girls Town USA
Cal Farley Boys Ranch
PO Box 135
Whiteface,TX 79379
(806)229-6361
Fax:(806)534-2277
www.calfarleysboysranch.org
Girls only residential facility for children that need supervision but
not treatment facility. Animal programs involve 4H projects raising steers,
goats, pigs and rabbits for show and sale. Recreational horsemanship program
requires some class time before riding lessons. Girls may compete in local
rodeos. House parents may keep dogs and cats, girls may keep fish in their
rooms. Ages: 5-16
G.L.O.W.S.- Getting To Love Our World And Self
Dick Dillman, DVM
4000 SW 128th Ave
Miramar, FL 33027
(954)435-2385
Fax:(954)435-1591
email: DillmanDVM@aol.com
The Glows program teaches elementary school children empathy and moral
values through the interaction of children, animals, and nature. Classroom
animals, such as rabbits, fish, hamsters and cockatiels, are established
and cared for by the students. Weekly classroom visits by Dr. Dillman include
hands-on experiences with many different animals. Twice a month the children
go on field trips to local parks, Metro Zoo, Butterfly World, Seaquaruim,
and several trips to the Everglades National Park. Emphasis is on teaching
a respect for all living things. Ages: 9-10
Green Chimneys Farm And Wildlife Center
Green Chimneys Children's Services, Inc.
Caller Box 719, Putnam Lake Rd.
Brewster, NY 10509
(914)279-2995
Fax: (914)279-2714
email: gchimney@gchimney.org
www.pcnet.com/~gchimney/index.html
A multi-program social sercice agency founded in 1948 and based in Brewster,
NY. Operations include a 150 acre Residential Treatment Center for 102
children, ages 6-21, which is regarded as the country's most extensive
residential animal assisted therapy program for at-risk children and adolescents.
Nearly 400 animals reside at the farm and wildlife center, residents live,
attend school, receive counseling and mental health services, annd are
immersed in programs serving abused, neglected and/or injured animals.
Activities include daily feeding, barn care, grooming, medical care, breeding
and birthing processes, riding and driving, as well as therapeutic horticulture,
organic gardening, hiking, swimming, outdoor education, Native American
studies, 4-H and Farm-on-the-Moove, a mobile educational farm program that
enables the residents to travel to the inner-city and teach others about
farm animals. Extensive vocational programs are in place. Operations include
public programs, group homes, runaway prevention and mentoring services,
day care, programs for developmentally disabled adults and a Country Store
featuring gifts and items produced by students. Visitors welcome year round.
Internships available. Animal-Assisted Activities Therapy Handbook is available
for purchase.
HALT - Humans and Animals Learning Together
PO Box 23424
Knoxville, TN 37933
(423)693-5540
The HALT project provides therapeutic intervention for at-risk adolescents
through obedience training of dogs rescued from a local animal shelter.
Dogs are quarantined for a month and veterinary screening, worming and
shots are provided by the University Of Tennessee School Of Veterinary
Medicine prior to the beginning of the program. Each group meets twice
weekly for three hours at a local kennel where the dogs are housed. After
the four week session students present the dogs to their new owners at
a graduation ceremony.
Hawaiian Humane Society
Contact: Eve Holt
2700 Waialae Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808)946-2187
Volunteers must complete a 2 hour orientation to the shelter as well
as quarterly enrichment training with trainers, behaviorists, etc. Duties
include walking, grooming and training dogs as well as working in one special
event per year. Specialized programs include a PAL program caring for pets
belonging to people that are hospitalized or ill (walking and grooming);
Foster care program providing foster homes for pets until permanent owners
can be found; Teacher workshops for preschool and lower elementary teachers
including activity books for their pupils; Animal Assisted Therapy visiting
nursing homes, daycare facilities and facilities for the emotionally disturbed.
All special programs require specialized training. The Animal Assisted
Therapy program uses the volunteers' personal pets which must meet certain
behavior criteria. Ages:14 & up
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Contact: Amy Hoyt Bennett
PO Box 64/6461 El Apajo Rd.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(619)756-4117
Fax:(619)756-1466
www.animalcenter.org
Several programs allow juvenile volunteers to assist with animal programs.
All programs require training and positions are limited. Most require minimum
commitments. At the Adoption Department students 14 and over assist with
training, walking, grooming and cleaning for both dogs and cats. In Therapeutic
Riding volunteers (14 - 17) assist in lessons and horse care. The Education
Department allows volunteers 11 and up to assist in education programs
about animal care and welfare. Junior volunteers may also assist in some
special events. Ages: 11-17
Hope Therapy
Moody Gardens
Contact: Sherry Kirwin
One Hope Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554
(409)744-1745
Fax: (409)740-3045
email: TheKirwins@compuserve.com
www.MoodyGardens.com
Providing animal assisted therapy, therapeutic riding, horticulture
therapy, adaptive day camp and vocational training programs. Specifically
tailored programs for various institutions. Volunteer programs available
for all areas. Ages:16 & up
Human Animal Rescue Team (HART)
President: Suzanne Kane
PO Box 546
Filmore, CA 93016
(805)524-4542
A non-profit animal welfare and social service agency serving the Southern
California area. Founded in 1982, H.A.R.T. was chartered to protect the
beloved dogs of the indigent elderly, terminally ill and AIDs patients
who can no longer care for them due to circumstances beyond their control.
Maintaining a No-Kill Sanctuary for approximately 50 homeless dogs in Fillmore,
CA, H.A.R.T. provides temporary food, shelter and veterinary medical care
until new guardians are identified and screened and the dogs are adopted
out. H.A.R.T. specializes in the rescue and placement of elderly, abused
and disabled dogs. H.A.R.T. also publishes Muttmatchers/Messengers, a free
photo ad newspaper advertising hundreds of homeless conpanion animals for
adoptions being cared for by a wide variety of No-Kill Southern California
Rescue organizations. Adaptable humane education material provided when
available. Individual programs for students.
Humane Society Of Boulder Valley - Animal Assisted Activities/Therapy
Contact: Jackson Galaxy
2323 55th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303)442-4030x655
Fax: (303)440-8242
email: Humane@Boulder Humane.org
www.boulderhumane.org
Animal Assisted Activity/Therapy program involving volunteers with therapy
dogs that are temperament tested and certified by the Humane Society of
Boulder Valley. Visitation sites include a juvenile detention center, safe
house, assisted living homes, long-term care facilities and nursing homes.
Animals help the kids and adults to open up and talk and provide companionship.
Ages: 13-17 with an adult
Humane Society Of Greater Dayton
Contact: Sara Hoschouer
1611 Nicholas Rd.
Dayton , OH 45418
(937)267-5226
This Humane society accepts only animals from cruelty cases. Volunteers
help to socialize both cats and dogs, walk dogs and teach obedience to
the dogs to help with placement of these animals. Also provide jobs for
the Occupational Work Adjustment program of Ohio. Students in OWA undergo
regular employee training and help with animal care. Ages: 12 and up
Humane Society Of Missouri
Contact: Julie Cohen / Maureen Kobbe
1201 Macklind Av.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314)647-8800 x311
Fax: (314)951-1511
www.hsmo.org
Volunteers work in adoption center after orientation. Parental guardian
must approve and sign paperwork. Kids clean cages in puppy parlor, transport
animals and help with adoptions. Transport and assist with medical exams
and keep supplies stocked. Ages: 16 and up
Humane Society Of Sonoma Co.
Contact: Carol Rathmann
PO Box 1296
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
(707)542-0882 x213
Fax: (707)542-1317
email: Carolsark@aol.com
www.humanesocietysonomaco.org
Two projects - outreach and in-house. Children served are at risk of
abuse and neglect. Outreach project uses high school seniors working for
credit on senior project to take animals to local preschool through third
grade classrooms. Seniors were highly screened and completed same orientation
and training given adult volunteers at the center, plus extra time to learn
about resident farm animals used in project. In-house program offers projects
for 3 to 18 year olds including animal needs education, gardening and craft
projects individually designed to the group, with special projects available
at certain times of the year. Also work with deaf children. Ages: 3-18
Lindsay Wildlife Museum - Interpretive Guide Program
Contact: Cassandra Smith
1931 First Av.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)935-1978
fax:(925)935-8015
www.wildlife.org
This program strives to nurture a sense of volunteerism and social responsibility.
All cultural and economic backgrounds welcome to apply. Volunteers are
responsible for Pet Library and Petting Circle, butterfly and garden projects,
habitat enhancement, journaling and traveling exhibition development, leading
exhibit hall tours and discussions, and assisting with special events.
Training is required and ongoing. Animals include non-releasable wild animals
and exhibits that encourage a commitment to care of the natural world.
The program is designed to affirm respect for life through activities and
training that promote environmental literacy by connecting students with
their surroundings. Ages: 12-16
Magik Treks
Contact: George Appenzeller
PO Box 6876
Columbia, SC 29260
(803)771-6663
Provide structured outing for at risk youths. Maximum of 8 kids with
2-3 adults (including the teacher booking the trip). Each child chooses
a llama which will pack for them. The child is responsible for feeding,
watering, grooming and packing under the supervision of adults. Occasionally
younger children may be matched with older kids or handicapped with not
handicapped. Llamas have organized social structure and set examples of
cooperation and good behavior for the children. The group is out 3 to 5
days, then in for a couple of weeks, then out again in the mountains of
North Carolina over the summer and on a wilderness island over the winter.
Curriculum is centered around animals and environmental education. In the
process of developing a permanent camp with the McCloud Center near Charlette,
NC. May do some day camps. Ages: 13-17
Mendocino County 4-H
Contact: Evelyn Conklin-Ginop
County Ag Center/ Courthouse
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707)463-4495
First time convicted drug and alcohol abuse offenders are offered 4-H
as an alternative to rehabilitation centers or counseling programs. Prior
to joining youngsters must test drug free and they and their parents must
agree to attend at least 70% of the 4-H meeting per year. Once admitted
to the program, youngsters are not identified as participants, but treated
as any other member. Many continued as members after their required one
year attendance. 4-H programs include home economics, fine arts, agricultural
and farming projects, livestock projects and puppy training. This program
has the final word on applicants. Ages: 10-15
Mustang Troop
Kentucky Horse Park
Contact: Jean Hampell
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(800)678-8813/(606)259-4206
fax:(606)254-0253
Youngsters are chosen by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Division
of Police, Police Activities League. They are teamed with horses donated
by the Bureau of Land Management's "Adopt a Horse Program". Horses are
green broke by the Wyoming Riverton Penitentiary Honor Farm inmates under
the direction of the BLM. One horses arrive at the Kentucky Horse Park
they are worked and trained by the Park's Equine Staff. Troopers are responsible
for the cleaning and setting up stalls and grooming their horses. They
observe and participate in round pen training, lunging and learning to
ride the horses. Due to safety issues rules are very strict and must be
followed to continue participation in the program. Troopers eventually
learn to work together as a drill team and preformed at Equitana (an international
horse event) in 1996. Troopers work their horses Monday through Friday
during the summer and weekends during the school year. The Horse Park also
offers classes in horsemanship and handling during the summer. Ages: 9-14
Occupational Work Adjustment (OWA)
Contact: Ron Sumlin
Dayton OH
(937)277-8195
This is a work study program for freshman high school students. It is
aimed at dropout prone kids with poor attendance records and is designed
to help ease the kids back into the school system. Students are chosen
from incoming attendance records and a program coordinator does a home
visit to see if the student and parents are interested in the program.
OWA students attend 4 hours of regular classes, 2 hours of special OWA
classes including holding a job and any special tutoring that may be needed.
Jobs for the students are from the schools (food service, maintenance)
and the community (food service, animal shelters, service stations, etc.).
Wages may be supplemented by the program. Program coordinators are teachers
paid by the state (via a federal program), which work in local areas.
PAWS In The Classroom
Pet Therapy Society Of N. Alberta
330,976817 0 St.
Edmonton, AB T5T 3Z4
(403)413-4682
fax: (403)413-8805
email: paws@connect.ab.ca
www.shopalberta.com/paws/
This program was developed especially for at-risk children who have
not yet had trouble with the law. Selected students are invited to participate
in the class as an elective. For one hour on Mondays for 14 weeks, 4 therapy
dogs and their handlers met with the students and their teacher. If students
maintained attention dogs were allowed off leash to interact with the kids.
Classes focused on safety around dogs, pack behavior as it relates to human
behavior, responsible pet ownership and non-ownership and careers and volunteer
work involving animals, especially emphasizing realities. A field trip
to the local SPCA was also provided. Ages: 12-16
Peninsula Humane Society - Education Program For Youth
Contact: Pam Patek
12 Airport Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401-1098
(650)340-7022x369
fax: (650)348-7891
Many humane education classes are offered by subject area with considerable
choice in study area and instructor. Classes provided both at the shelter
and in the classroom. Shelter also provides an outlet for community service
credit requirement for local junior high and high schools. Volunteers accepted
if 16 or older. Younger less reliable. Junior volunteers start in 6 month
program working in clerical, pet supply store or restocking and eventually
earn right to work with the animals, starting in puppy socialization, then
dog walking and working with cats. Camp 101 is offered in the summer and
during school breaks for 9 to 12 year olds (16 kids per session). This
is a day program (9 am to 3 pm) held at the Humane Society. Two to three
volunteers and one staff person attend the kids each day. Projects include
pet care, wildlife rehabilitation, pet adoption, shelter work with and
for the shelter animals, teaching positive reinforcement obedience training
with staff or volunteer dogs, observe a spay or neuter operation, art projects
(leash, cat collar,pet dinner mat, etc.), and animal laws. Ages: Camp 9-12;
volunteers >16; service learning 13-18; classroom programs K-8.
People, Animals, Learning (PAL)
Wisconsin Humane Society
Contact: Lynn Derr
4151 N. Humbolt Av.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414)961-0310x112
fax: (414)961-1070
email: Iderr@humane.mil.wi.us
www.wihumane.org
PAL program is designed for at-risk kids between the ages of 10-13 who
have a definite interest in animals. During the program kids obedience
train shelter dogs and help feed and monitor orphaned baby birds prior
to their release back into their natural habitat. PAL kids become teacher
by presenting the knowledge they have acquired to other kids and adults
in the community. Two sessions are held each summer. Each three-week session
is held Monday-Friday from 9 am - noon. The program is offered free and
transportation is provided to and from the shelter. Ages:10-13
People-Pet Partnership
Washington State University College Of Vet Med
Contacts: Francois Martin, PhD or Leo Bustad, DVM, PhD
Box 647010
Pullman, WA 99164-7010
(509)335-6094
email:PPP@vetmed.wsu.edu
www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-pppp
People-Pet Partnership (PPP) is a public service activity of the College
of Veterinary Medicine. Their mission statement is to study the human-animal
bond and its applications. At this time, PPP has four partnerships. Pet
Education Partnerships (PET) vounteers take temperament tested and obedience-trained
companion animals into local schools to provide K-6 lessons from its curriculum
guide "Learning and Living Together: Building the Human-Animal Bond". Lessons
include: responsible pet ownership, the web of life, stewardship of the
environment, people with disabilities and their service animals, prevent-a-bite
and dealing with the grief associated with the loss of a pet. The Companion
Animal Partnership (CAP) volunteers take temperament tested and obedience-trained
companion animals into local care facilities. In addition, research is
being conducted on the effects of animal-assisted therapy on special populations.
The Palpouse Area therapeutic Riding Center (PATH) offers recreational
therapeutic horseback riding lessons for area rides with physical, emotional
and/or mental diabilities. Funding is being sought that will allow the
expansion of the program to offer hippotherapy and therapeutic horse-driving
and to research the effects of this intervention for people with disabilities.
The Pet Loss Partnership provides face to face and telephone counseling
for people who have lost or are facing the loss of a companion animal.
In the fall PPP offers an ethics seminar, Reverence for Life. This course
is taught conjointly with the philosophy department. Materials can be ordered
by calling (509)335-1303 or emailing Fmartin@vetmed.wsu.med.
Prison Pet Partnership
Contact: Jean Hampl
PO Box 17/9601 Bujacich Rd. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-0017
(253)858-4240
This non-profit organization contracts with the Washington State Department
of Correction to provide Vocational Education. The Pet Technician Level
I & II curriculum from the American Boarding Kennel Assoc. is used
as a screening tool for female offenders. Classes include Breeds and Handling,
Nutrition, Immunology, Cleanliness and Parasitology. Inmates run a full
service Boarding and Grooming Kennel as well as train dogs rescued from
local humane societies to be Service Dogs for the physically disabled.
The scope also includes Seizure Alert & Social Therapy Dogs. Dogs are
placed in WA, OR and S. British Columbia. Ages: >18
Project Pooch
Oregon Youth Authority
Contact: Joan Dalton
2630 N. Pacific Hwy
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503)378-3598 x654
fax: (503)373-7968
email: joan.dalton@state.or.us
Positive Opportunity Obvious Change with Hounds (POOCH) is an on going
project at an all male juvenile correction facility. Dogs from local humane
societies in need of training to make them more adoptable are assigned
to inmates. Youth are responsible for all care, feeding and training of
dogs. Approved as federal vocational program. Youth learn anatomy in science
classes. Write about dogs in English. Animals assist in anger management.
Dogs are kenneled at night. When animals are ready, adoptions follow guidelines
of humane society. Youth do have some feedback in adoption process, though
breaking the bond can often be hard. Ages: 14-25
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy
PO Box 531
Northbrook, IL 60065-0531
(773)283-1129
fax: (773)283-1129
A non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to providing physically
or emotionally challenged children the opportunity to participate in aminal-assisted
activity and therapy. Programs at schools, hospitals, residential centers
and park districts are designed to meet goals set by the child's therapist,
teacher or parent. The special activities are provided free of charge to
the children. Each specially trained and registered therapy dog belongs
to a club member. Serving the greater Chicago area. Ages: All
Raise With Praise
Founder: Paul Ownis
2027 W. 65th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102
(800)269-3591
fax: (216)651-1663
email: raisewithpraise@webtv.net
Paul Ownis has developed a program for teaching nonviolence using animals.
He uses dogs to teach nonviolence using food, toys, freedom and praise
for teaching and training. The programs are age based and designed around
specific groups of kids. Video and books are also available on Non-violence
in Dog Training and Stress Management for Dogs and Their Humans.
Teaching Love And Compassion (TLC)
SPCA Los Angeles
Contact: Joan Melrod Weiss
5026 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(213)730-5300x255
fax: (213)730-5333
email: spcaLAHE@aol.com
http://www.spcaLA.org
Twelve children, six male and six female, ages 11 to 13 are paired with
six dogs for a three week period during intersession from school or for
4 weeks as an after school program.. A dog trainer teaches the children
how to train basic obedience and the children also attend violence prevention
lectures/workshops daily. Dogs within the program have had a very high
adoption rate. Post graduation children have the option of continuing on
as trainer/volunteers for the shelter, which includes leading tours, socializing
and grooming shelter animals and giving presentations for younger children.
TLC now has a 4 page color bulletin called Side by Side - Youth & Animals
United, featuring humane education articled and activities focusing on
violence prevention and compassionate treatment of animals. Ages:11-13
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce Co.
Contact: Bob Walter
2608 Center St.
Tacoma , WA 98409
(253)383-2733x814
fax: (253)572-3678
Volunteer program requires parental involvement. Kids work in bathing
and grooming animals, nursing home therapy visitations, and shelter events
(manning booths at fairs, etc.) Shelter also has available a brochure on
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse available to teachers and counselors. Ages:
14-17
The Shiloh Project
Contact: Nancy Katz
12210 Fairfax Towne Center
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703)591-3600
email: ShilohProj@aol.com
http://www.shilohproject.org
The Project pairs homeless dogs with juvenile offenders. One licensed
teacher, one humane education instructor and one experienced trainer works
with groups of six youth to train three dogs. Worked with four separate
schools in 1996-97 school year. Case workers or counselors choose the youth
participating. The dogs are brought to the school for each training session.
Program lasts one month, three times per week, 1.2 hours per session of
dog training and one half hour of anger/personal attitude management and
humane education. Dog trainer comes once a week.
Therapy Dogs Inc.
Contact: Ann Butrick
PO Box 2786
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307)-638-3223
email: therapydoginc@juno.com
Non-profit corporation that provides testing, registration and liability
insurance for therapy dog teams. Teams are tested and observed working
in therapy situations before being registered. Call for local tester information.
Dogs must be at least one year. Minimum age for 4H dog handlers is 12 yrs,
all others 16 yrs of age. Children under 16 required to be accompanied
by parent or guardian. Ages: 12-adult
TOUCH - Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers / Support Dogs Inc.
Contact: Christine Curtis
3958 Union Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314)892-8113
email: supportdogs@MSN.com
http://members.aol.com/maxidog1/therapy.htm
Support Dogs Inc. (SDI) certifies and monitors therapy dogs in the Midwest
from their base in St. Louis. Canine teams work on a regularly scheduled
basis with several hospital's psychiatric and behavioral units, including
adolescent units, in the TOUCH (Therapy Of Unique Canine Helpers) Program.
Therapy sessions are conducted under the direction of facility counselors,
therapists or other medical personnel. Monthly documentation of the results
and success of this program has been submitted by the facilities and the
canine handlers since 1989. TOUCH dogs are especially good at getting through
to children who have severe withdrawal, with progress often seen in the
day following visitations. Handlers must be at least 18 to be certified
and dogs must be over 18 months to begin training. Ages: all
Turnabout Ranch -Horsemanship/Cow calf
PO Box 345
Escalante, UT 84726
(800)842-1165/(801)826-4240
email: turnabout@color-country.net
www.vpp.com/turnabout
Several large animal programs. Horsemanship program emphasizes responsibility
and accountability. Children are required to spend class time learning
about horses before interacting with them. They learn how their behavior
can effect the behavior and reactions of the horses. Western riding is
taught. A 200 head cow-calf operation provides a working experience for
the boys and girls who participate in all phases including feeding, maintenance,
vet work, calving, hand-raising abandoned calves, branding, docking and
weaning. Pigs, goats, sheep and chickens are kept and maintained. Ages:
12-18
Vancouver Aquarium -Education Department
Contact: Margaret Butschler
POB 3232
Vancouver, BC V3B 3X8
(604)631-2537
fax: (604) 631-2529
email: butschm@vanaqua..org
www.vanaqua.org
Several programs are available to students through the Aquarium. Nightlights
is a 12 hour program based on the nocturnal habits of marine mammals. Students
are allowed to sleep beside the killer whales. Other programs include youth
volunteer programs, family camps and many school programs, both on site
and through Aquavan (a mobile classroom). Topics include ecosystems, ethics
and biology. Aquakits are available for local teachers to assist in teaching
the subjects.
Viewpoint Farm
Contact: Barbara Downing
6808 112 St. East
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253)848-3820
fax: (253)848-0959
email: vpointfarm@msn.com
Working farm acts as a 90 day stabilization placement for runaway girls
housing 4 to 5 kids at a time. Girls attend school, assist with farm chores
including hand raising replacement dairy heifer calves and a horse raising
operation. Girls are integrated into community riding lessons given at
the ranch and participate in 4H special projects. One such project, City
Kids and Calves, a joint effort of Viewpoint farm and the Pierce Co. 4H,
brought at-risk kids from local metropolitan areas to assist in raising
calves. Use of large animals is humbling, yet empowering, helping to build
confidence in the teens. Future hopes include a working girls ranch in
Washington state. Ages: 12-18
UC
Center for Animal Alternatives
Companion
Animal Behavior Program
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
4/22/03
