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Connecting animals and people is what Pet Connections is all about! Pet Connections, a division of Ontario ARC, combines the healing power of pets with socialization to provide a unique experience for each person. Pet Connections was created in 2012 as the first of its kind Animal Assisted Intervention (commonly known as pet therapy) resource specifically developed to benefit people with disabilities or other challenges.
Pet Connections expanded in 2017 to include even more community volunteer opportunities by offering Animal Assisted Intervention volunteer certification and membership! Similar to national organizations, Pet Connections offers certified volunteers access to individualized volunteer opportunities, unique trainings and workshops. We also provide liability insurance coverage for volunteers performing Pet Connections approved community visits.
Pet Connections expanded in 2017 to include even more community volunteer opportunities by offering Animal Assisted Intervention volunteer certification and membership! Similar to national organizations, Pet Connections offers certified volunteers access to individualized volunteer opportunities, unique trainings and workshops. We also provide liability insurance coverage for volunteers performing Pet Connections approved community visits.
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Pet Connections offers a range of Animal Assisted Intervention volunteer opportunities in three major categories: Animal Assisted Activities (AAA), Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), and Animal Assisted Education (AAE). The common term “pet therapy” is used very broadly by the general public and not always clinically accurate.
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We welcome all breeds and sizes of dogs that meet our eligibility requirements and graduate to become Pet Connections Certified! We offer a range of environments perfect for a number of canine personalities and have one of the premiere therapy dog training programs in the Northeast.
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Pet Connections has literally written a book on Animal Assisted Interventions! We proudly offer certified volunteers access to our network of community volunteer settings and the same liability coverage and accessibility opportunities as some of the national organizations.
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