Goats getting off the bus to go see their favorite nursing home residents!	What's Going On!?

    Healing Paws & Claws provides services in Central and Southern  Virginia.  The volunteers of our non-profit organization travel throughout these counties providing pet therapy, humane education, public health education, and low cost spay and neuter.   

Pet Partners: Making a Difference

(What makes a good Pet Partner)
 

Animals that can be approached and touched by a friendly stranger.

Animals comfortably under your control when moving through a crowd.

Animals that will accept a full-body hug from a child without resisting.

Animals being startled, rather than panicked, if a person nearby began yelling loudly.

Animals showing curiosity rather than fear when faced with a dropped item or distraction.

Animals permitting themselves to be approached by someone who is using a wheelchair.

Why are Pet Partners so Important?

Pet Partner teams bring a little happiness and some special memories to the people who need it most.  Animals are able to heal in ways that doctors and medicine cannot.  When Pet Partner teams go to local homes they take conversation, interaction and some "puppy love" with them.  So why not take a little happiness to some wonderful people who deserve it?  It is truly a rewarding experience!