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Join the Delta Giving Society

When you give a minimum annual gift of $1,000, we recognize you as a member of the Delta Giving Society. You help Pet Partners create a significant and valuable impact on the constantly evolving field of animal-assisted interventions (AAI). Every member of the Delta Giving Society receives a limited-edition Pet Partners pen and a Certificate of Membership to honor their support.

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Hospital patient kisses a therapy dog during a visit.
Sadie the Retriever
Hospital patient kisses a therapy dog during a visit.
Sadie the Retriever
Michael and Bill McCulloch, founders of Pet Partners.

The Enduring Legacy of the Delta Giving Society

In 1977, a team of visionaries led by veterinarians Dr. Leo K. Bustad and Dr. William McCullough, alongside psychiatrist Dr. Michael J. McCullough, established the Delta Foundation, which became the Delta Society, in Portland, OR. They had observed that pets have an undeniable positive impact on the health, well-being, and happiness of their patients. This insight has sparked over four decades of growth and development, including the creation of our Therapy Animal Program, in 1991. In 2012, the Delta Society became officially known as Pet Partners—creating a cohesive connection between our purpose, mission, and programs. Today, Pet Partners continues to honor the heritage and foundation of our organization through the Delta Giving Society.

Drs. Michael & William McCulloch

You Can Change Lives for Only $84 a Month

When you join the Delta Giving Society with a minimum annual gift of $1,000, you help Pet Partners create a significant and valuable impact on the constantly evolving field of animal-assisted interventions (AAI). Every member of the Delta Giving Society receives a limited-edition Pet Partners pen and a Certificate of Membership.

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Your annual gift will help advance Pet Partners’ most essential initiatives and resources, including:

Continuing education for staff, handlers, and volunteers
Quality assurance resources for evaluators and instructors
Free or discounted online curriculum courses and training classes
Advocacy efforts and legislative events
Industry research to advance and improve our services
Read With Me™ and Walk With Me™ initiatives, as well as our Animal-Assisted Crisis Response program

Through the Delta Giving Society, we will continue to expand on our industry-leading programming to those who need it most.

Pet Partners team at hospital visit.