What is pet therapy?
Pet therapy is not about tricks or performances. It is a calm, trained visit where a dog (and handler) offer presence—lowering stress, easing loneliness, and opening room for conversation when words are hard.
How do you define pet therapy?
Pet therapy, or Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA), involves a trained handler and their pet visiting people to provide comfort, distraction, and a sense of normalcy in environments like hospitals and schools.
What are your safety policies?
Safety is our priority. Every team is vaccinated, temperament-tested, and certified. We adhere to the policies of each facility, ensuring a professional and hygienic environment for all visits.
How does faith shape your work?
As a ministry of Champion Forest, we believe a faithful dog carries the comfort Christ asks us to share. We love without agenda, offering prayer and presence wherever we are invited.
Policies & Procedures
To ensure the highest quality of service, Angel Paws teams follow a strict set of protocols:
- Certification: All dogs must pass a temperament evaluation and basic obedience test.
- Health: Up-to-date vaccinations and wellness exams are required annually.
- Conduct: Handlers are trained in active listening and proper hospital etiquette.
- Frequency: Teams typically visit for 1-2 hours at a time to ensure the comfort and health of the animal.
Want to learn more?
Read how we serve on Where We Serve, or reach out on Contact with a question.
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