The Paws That Heal How Washtenaw Humane Society S Pet Therapy Program Brings Joy To Hospitals

Webwith the recent expansion of the brigham buddies pet therapy program, more patients and loved ones are able to experience a comforting visit from one of three therapy dogs that come to the hospital each week with their handlers.

Today, we help over 14,000 animals and their people every year.

Weblucile packard children's hospital stanford partners with local pet therapy programs to have well behaved pet dogs accompanied by their human handlers to bring cheer and joy to patients in our hospital on a volunteer basis through our volunteer services program.

Webtogether with partner programs, hshv distributed over 42,000 pounds of pet food to washtenaw county residents in 2020, and in 2021, has served close to 250 families prior to these new partnerships.

Weblaser therapy accelerates the body’s own healing process by stimulating cellular activity.

Posted july 9, 2024 | reviewed by michelle quirk.

Webfounded in 1896, the humane society of huron valley (hshv) is the only shelter in washtenaw county and serves over 14,000 people and their animals every year.

As a large michigan humane society, the humane society of huron valley's animal shelter helps more dogs and cats than any shelter in the state.

Webhshv is still the only animal shelter in washtenaw county, taking in all types of unwanted, injured, lost, stray, abandoned, and abused animals.

The mental health benefits that dogs offer humans are profound.