On Saturday June 4th we gathered to celebrate the handler/pet teams that were certified as a pet therapy teams between June 2021 and May 2022. There were 39 teams this […]
PHP 2021-2022 Pet Therapy Teams Graduation Read More »
See the results, winners and prize packages of our photo contest.
MY FURRY VALENTINE – Photo Contest Read More »
When a friend asked her to join the PHP board of directors 20 years ago, Diane said “Yes!” without missing a beat. She could easily see the value of a friendly dog’s visit with someone who is lonely or stressed.
“This feels so good!” These are the 4 words that our dog/handler team Koda and Beth hear most often during their pet therapy visits. Here is their story, as told by Beth – just one of many like it from Pets Helping People volunteer teams:
“When my patient, laid-back English lab came along telling me she needed a ‘job,’ we went through training with Pets Helping People. We have been a certified team for almost a year…
Team Koda and Beth Read More »
A number of scientific studies have shown the use of pet therapy has a measurable positive impact on heart rate, blood pressure and depression and anxiety, particularly among the elderly.
Pet therapy can benefit senior living residents Read More »
Mayor Tom Barrett proclaimed September 8th at Pets Helping People day. On that date, we gathered together and celebrated 20 years of Pets Helping People. With a nod to our
20th Anniversary Event Read More »
Thank you to Mike Strehlow and the Channel 58 Sunday Morning team for the opportunity to tell our story. They did such a great job of really capturing what we
With Much Gratitude Read More »
The following article was published in M Magazine. You can read the entire article here. Nearly 5,000 people in the Milwaukee area are touched by dog owner/therapy dog teams from
15 Minutes With: Amy Dodge of Pets Helping People Read More »
In early December several Board members from Pets Helping People attended an awards luncheon at Lambeau Field Atrium where PHP was presented with a grant award. Earlier this year a
First Time Grant From the Green Bay Packers Foundation Read More »
On November 9th, Kari Schmidt (President), Diane Miller (Secretary), Heidi La Cosse (Lead Trainer), Amy Dodge (Executive Director) attended a Community Giving reception and awards presentation for the 2017 recipients of
PHP Receives a Donation From ORBIS Read More »