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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines
for Practice
by Aubrey H. Fine (Editor)
Many
long term care facilities would like to
begin pet therapy programs. If you do
not wish to have animals live in your
building, we have provided a list of organizations
that will come to your facility free or
for a very nominal fee. These organizations
will either come one time and give a speech
about what their services offer or come
on a regular basis. Others listed will
come once a month or more. In some cases
we have listed the national organization
or main web site who will put you in touch
with the local volunteer chapters affiliated
with the organization.
Please note,
all Internet addresses are email address
unless otherwise indicated.
Please follow your
Department of Health Guidelines for visiting
animals. All volunteers should follow your facility
guidelines for volunteers. It is recommended
that all volunteers fill out volunteer applications.
All animal records should be kept on file and
updated yearly.
This includes:
Shot Record
Health Certificate
Vets License (Copy)
All animals should
be on a leash, free of fleas and clean. It is
also recommended that animals with claws, be
clipped short to avoid skin tears.
All animals should
not be less than one year old. Please do not
bring animals to clients that have an infectious
disease. There is always the possibility that
the animal could contract the illness.
It is also recommended
that clients be given hand wipes after petting
the animals. Handwashing is most important in
preventing spread of infection and parasistes.
All people volunteers should wash their hands
before leaving the facility.
Please also be aware
of those residents who are allergic to animals.
There is some evidence that residents with Asthma
may have an allergic reaction to dander in the
fur of cats and dogs.
There are many International, National and local animal assisted therapy or
pet therapy clubs.
We have listed the
organizations International, National and by
state.
Please feel free
to contact us if you are aware of any new organizations
that are not listed.
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