AHF sponsor’s Pet Partner Teams that visit hospitals and care facilities on an ongoing basis, interacting with patients, their families and medical staff, helping to relieve stress and create a sense of well-being.

Organizations provide referrals, information, training and/or service animals, plus ongoing support to assist the blind, hearing impaired or physically/mentally disabled. Volunteer opportunities available.

Organizations sponsor therapy animals who work with schools, hospitals and convalescent homes. See “Trails, Beaches, Recreation and Parks” for cities that offer therapy-animal classes.