Pets Helping People

Pets Helping People is a non-profit organization based in Wisconsin that specializes in animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Founded in 1998, the organization focuses on training and accrediting handler-pet teams to provide therapeutic visits to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other healthcare facilities. Their programs leverage the human-animal bond to improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals, particularly those with special needs or chronic conditions. Pets Helping People operates as a community-based healthcare service provider, partnering with local institutions to deliver non-pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing patient anxiety and fostering recovery.