Shining the Spotlight on Pet Therapy

Thursday, May 9, 2019 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Come learn about the history of pet therapy, the benefits of and research behind it, the therapy animal certification process and how to receive pet therapy visits at your organization. This program is accredited to provide 3.5 CEUs for social workers, 4.0 CEUs for occupational therapists and 4.0 CEUs for nurses. Light morning refreshments will be served served.

Presenter: Amy Martello, DPT

“Very friendly staff! Affordable prices and very well maintained facility!”

Bruna M.

“Very caring and friendly staff! The dogs and I love it here!”

Alisa G.

“ Absolutely wonderful place. We frequently return for classes and grooming!”

Thomas B.

“They were so helpful in the adoption process and made sure I knew all the details of the dog I adopted!”

Sydney Y.

“Thank you to everyone who helped us to find and adopt loving Jack ... can't recommend you guys more.”

Cody M.

“Awesome staff – they take great care of the animals and go above and beyond for veterans.”

J. Els

“I'm glad that we got our kittens from a place that loves animals as much as we do. Thank you!”

Annie C.

“All of the employees and volunteers are so dedicated to the welfare of the animals. ”

Gail F.

“I volunteer here and the amount of time and care they take with the animals is above and beyond.”

Audra O.

“Love the staff! Wonderful facility. ”

Kara B.

“Animal friends is the best! I got my sweet girl Aspen there and the staff was so friendly and helpful.”

Ashley W.

“Such a clean, organized and loving environment! Beautiful campus and a very well run organization. ”

Kerry W.

“Highly recommend bunny yoga! Smoothly run event, super friendly and fun staff, great yoga class, annnnd BUNNIES!”

Nae B.

“Great staff and volunteers!”

Victoria D.

“Wonderful place to volunteer as well as help lower the stray pet population.”

Amy J.

“Nebby is loving his new home with all his toys! Thanks Animal Friends for giving him a second chance!”

Michelle F.

“I start my puppy training class today and my cat training class tomorrow at Animal Friends! I’m so excited! ”

Madelyn S.

“There are so many amazing things about Animal Friends! We are truly blessed with them. ”

Sari’ah K.

“We adopted Nico after the meet and greet went well with the family! Everyone here was so helpful and kind!”

Anna W.

“I had dropped off my cat to be spayed, very friendly staff, I am confident they will take excellent care of her.”

Lynette W.

“This is the most awesome shelter I've ever dealt with. The staff are so caring and kind. The educational programs are amazing”

Faith C.

“Friendly staff! Reasonable prices!”

Stephanie M.

“Animal Friends is the most sophisticated place to adopt a new pet. If ever I plan to expand my furry family, I will go to Animal Friends to find him.”

Dana G.

“Excellent dog training classes!! Fun for doggies of all ages!”

Roseanne C.

“We got our baby girl Maya there over a year ago and had a wonderful experience!!! They were friendly and helped us adopt our fun, vocal, sassy beautiful girl as a member of our family.”

Leah C.

“Great, clean facility and friendly staff! ”

Christie B.

“We adopted a Ross dog from Animal Friends, and they gave us with our dog’s history and provided behavioral support after adoption!”

Missy T.

“I tell everyone that I know to check Animal Friends if they are looking for a pet.”

Randy M.

“Friendly, professional, affordable, compassionate!”

Vicki P.

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