Are you looking to make a bigger difference with your charitable donations? Did you know that many companies offer employer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your impact? This means that your donation to causes you care about could go twice as far. Some companies even match…
2023 Magic Scholarship Award Recipient: Kate Buhrmaster Congratulations to Kate Buhrmaster, senior program manager for dog therapy at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), for being awarded the prestigious Pet Partners Magic Scholarship Award for 2023! Established in 2017 by Dr. Aubrey Fine, the $1,000 scholarship aims to support registered Pet…
The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time for giving. Whether you’re giving gifts, time, monetary donations, or simply giving thanks, this season is a chance to share joy. At Pet Partners, we celebrate giving year-round, thanks to the dedication of our volunteers. This year, we’ve curated a…
When you think of a therapy animal, what comes to mind? Is it an adorable golden retriever seeming to smile at a client, or perhaps you imagine a horse at an equine-assisted facility? The work of these more common therapy animal species is spectacular, but there are other species in…
Are you ready to go for a walk? September 23, 2023 is the 6th annual Pet Partners World’s Largest Pet Walk presented by Wellness Pet Company! We're excited to have thousands of people and pets walking all over the country and around the world again this year, and hoping to…
Why Pet Partners Re-evaluates Therapy Animals and Volunteers Every 2 Years Re-Evaluation Every 2 Years: Why That Matters Volunteering with your pet as a therapy animal team is meaningful, rewarding work. It also comes with responsibility. At Pet Partners, re-evaluation every two years is a key part of making…
One of the principles that makes the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program the gold standard is YAYABA™, which stands for You Are Your Animal’s Best Advocate. YAYABA is your most important responsibility as a handler, because your animal’s welfare should always be your top priority. Practicing YAYABA includes allowing your…
Get your walking shoes and leashes ready! September 28, 2019 is the 2nd Annual World’s Largest Pet Walk, an official Pet Partners walking event and signature fundraiser. This event is for anyone who wants to enjoy the health benefits of being active with pets, of all species, while also supporting…
We began 2021 with an air of hope, as the development of COVID-19 vaccines offered the possibility of being able to return to more typical activities, including in-person therapy animal visits and the important work that supports those visits. Unfortunately, the rise of new COVID-19 variants and continuing high levels…
It’s that time once again: September 24, 2022 is the 5th annual Pet Partners World’s Largest Pet Walk presented by Wellness Pet Company! Last year's event was the largest to date. This year, we want to go the extra mile and have an even BIGGER event! We're excited to have…
