What Makes Angel Paws, Delta Society Pet Partners® & R.E.A.D.® Unique?
COMMITMENT to SYNERGY, EXCELLENCE and REFLECTIVE ACTION
In ALL aspects of program planning and implementation!
In ALL aspects of program planning and implementation!
"I have managed over 125 different health care facilities in 14 states and Angel Paws is different than any other pet therapy program I have experienced in that your volunteers are highly professional, start to finish. I believe that Angel Paws is a role model for anyone seeking true Animal Assisted Therapy in a health care setting." - John Hughes, Former Owner/Administrator, Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
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Pet Partners, Angel Paws' national affiliate, is proud to be the only national therapy animal program aligned with the International Association of Human Animal Interaction Organization (IAHAIO) recommendations for therapy animals and the only nationally recognized therapy animal registry that meets all “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” published by the Association of Professionals in Infection Control (see below comparison chart and full copy of the AJIC Guidelines) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).
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ANGEL PAWS is the only Therapy Animal Organization in
Central Ohio to provide the following: |
- Both Registered Pet Partners® Community Partner & R.E.A.D.® affiliate group status with access to both organization’s extensive international on-line network of resources.
- Comprehensive, Standards based, Program Planning, Implementation & Community Outreach for both Therapeutic Health Care Visitation and R.E.AD.® programs.
- Trained & Licensed Pet Partners® Evaluator since February 2003
- Trained & Licensed Pet Partners® Instructor since 2012.
- Trained R.E.A.D.® Instructor since July 2005
- Licensed R.E.A.D. Instructor providing Regional R.E.A.D. Training Workshops since 2013
- On-Going, Local Volunteer Training, Evaluation & Support
- Local Multi-disciplinary Governing Board of Directors & Advisors from related fields of expertise including local canine trainer/behaviorists, veterinarian, nursing, infection control and education.
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Delta Society is now Pet Partners
PET PARTNERS® is the only national AAA/T organization to provide the following: |
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- TOP QUALITY STANDARDS OF PRACTICE - The only national therapy animal program aligned with the International Association of Human Animal Interaction Organization (IAHAIO) recommendations for therapy animals and the only nationally recognized therapy animal registry that meets all “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” published by the Association of Professionals in Infection Control (see below comparison chart and full copy of the AJIC Guidelines) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).
- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - On-going scientific research funding and publication of research in all aspects of the human/animal bond.
- ALL DOMESTIC PETS - Comprehensive evaluation and insurance for 9 species of domestic pets (as opposed to only dogs).
- TRAINED VOLUNTEERS - Comprehensive carefully researched Standards Based academic and practical training required for volunteers.
- TRAINED EVALUATORS - Pet Partners® requires and provides comprehensive, carefully researched & continually updated academic and practical training for licensed evaluators.
- TRAINED INSTRUCTORS - Pet Partners requires and provides comprehensive,carefully researched & continually updated training for licensed instructors.
- FREE ON-LINE WEBINARS to provide Volunteers, Professionals, Evaluators and Instructors with a variety of continuing education opportunities.
- VOLUNTEERS RE-EVALUATED EVERY 2 YEARS - Both animals and handlers are required to be re-evaluated as a team by a trained and licensed evaluator every 2 years to meet continued standards of health, skills and aptitude.
- PROGRAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION - Comprehensive Standards Based Program Planning & Implementation.
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READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®) is the only national organization to provide the following: |
- TRAINED LITERACY MENTORS - Extensive research and development necessary to provide and require therapy animal handlers to complete additional training to incorporate their registered therapy animals into safe and effective literacy mentoring sessions.
- PROGRAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION - Comprehensive, standards based program planning and implementation.
- ON-GOING SUPPORT NETWORK - The internet members only R.E.A.D.® Forum provides an invaluable “real time” resource of experienced R.E.A.D.® program leaders and individual R.E.A.D.® teams nationwide to share innovative ideas and experience with others.
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* 15 Characteristics of Quality / Questions (and answers) we encourage everyone to ask of any Therapy Animal Registry or group ...
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* Comparison chart of the basic differences between Delta Society Pet Partners, TDI & TDInc. (including testing procedures & “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” published by the Association of Professionals in Infection Control)
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Complete * “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” published by the Association of Professionals in Infection Control)
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Related pages ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome & Thank You for Your Interest
Mission, Method & Core Values
Affiliations: Delta Society Pet Partners & Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D)
What Is Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy?
Backgrounder & Timeline
Who We Serve...
Who We Are...
Structure & Activities
Fact Sheet