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About Us

Since 1977, Pet Partners has registered and supported thousands of volunteer therapy animal teams who have made millions of meaningful visits around the world that help improve the physical, social, and emotional lives of both the people and animals involved.

Pet Partners therapy dog receiving love form children during a visit.
Rosie the Shih Tzu
Pet Partners therapy dog receiving love form children during a visit.
Rosie the Shih Tzu
Therapy rabbit George sits in a stroller, while smiling uniformed officers stand around him.

Our Mission & Impact

Pet Partners’ mission is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. As a leader in the field, Pet Partners is continuously evolving to meet the diverse needs of global communities, with innovative programming, activities, and educational opportunities that are centered around the human-animal bond. Humans and animals share a deep, innate connection, and we believe that through the human-animal bond we can improve the physical, social, and emotional lives of more people and communities.

George the Rabbit

Learn More About Pet Partners

Anyone can benefit from the universal connection of the human-animal bond.

Pet Partners therapy animal teams make visits and impact across many different settings and locations, all while sharing joy, comfort, and relief.

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A child in a hospital gown hugging a dog
Homer the Labradoodle