The following is a list of resources about using dogs in therapy. These are just a few organizations designed to use dogs in therapy. While the following list is by no means exhaustive, it is a representative sample of other information available on the internet.

One the best ways that an adult or child can become involved with pet assisted therapy is by volunteering. You can volunteer either by bringing your own therapy trained pet to sites like nursing homes and long term care facilities.

There are other ways to enjoy the benefits of being around animals, such as volunteering at a local shelter. Use the following links to help you find a way to participate.

• Visiting Pets and Animal Assisted Therapy
• International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations
• Delta Society
• Therapy Dogs International
• Pets and People: Companions in Therapy and Service (Mississippi)
• Other California pet therapy organizations
• Open Directory Project; a listing of many sites and services available
• Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley
• Peninsula Humane Society of San Mateo County
• Canine breed rescue organizations
• American Kennel Club
• Furry Friends Rescue (not affiliated with Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services)
• Giant Steps Equestrian Therapy for Disabled Children in Petaluma
• Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) Helping Patients Keep Their Animals in San Francisco
• Happy Tails Pets
• Assistance Dogs International
• “Creature Comforts”, New York Times, December 31, 2008
• The Alpha Society, Inc., Tampa, FL
• Delta Society – The Human-Animal Health Connection
• HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response – “Comfort in times of crises”
• Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.)
• Animal Behavior Institute – Online certificate program in AAT
• Animal Therapy.net – Animal-Assisted Therapy
• Holistic Online – Pet Therapy
• Therapet – Animal-Assisted Therapy
• Human-Animal Solutions provides animal-assisted therapy as well as training
• Archive of Personal Accounts of Dolphin Therapy
• Elephant Therapy
• Equine Assisted Psychotherapy – “Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association”
• Equine Guided Education classes and Equine Guided Educator training
• Animal Assisted Creative Learning
• /Canine Crisis Response/Animal Assisted Crisis Response
• MN LINC – MN Linking Individuals, Nature & Critters – AAT in mental health and education
• MN Therapy Animals Resource/Reference site
• Ekuus Foundation – Therapy Resort with horses, for sexually abused victims
• Therapy Dogs United, Inc., promotes the animal-to-human bond through animal-assisted therapy
• Ark Animals provides resources and commentary on animal therapy, animal training, and related topics
• Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
• Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy
• Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia
• Dod Guards’s Guide To Service Dogs