Velma’s Pets As Therapy Incorporated Association and Registered Charity

 

Velma’s Pets As Therapy Training School supports Velma’s Pets As Therapy visiting program.

Velma’s Pets As Therapy visiting program is a registered charity that operates in NSW covering many locations between Wollongong and Newcastle.

Velma Violet Harris founded this program in April 1999 and it became a registered charity in 2007.  Each and every visit is closely monitored for quality control and visit reports are issued. Read Velma’s story telling how Honey, Velma’s darling poodle initiated the program. Go to: http://www.velmaspetsastherapy.com.au/tell-us-your-pet-stories/

 

Velma’s Pets As Therapy Visiting Volunteers

Are considered to be the most professionally trained pets as therapy visitors in NSW and possibly Australia. The pet handlers are extensively trained to use strict health and safety procedures and all pets are specifically placed for safe interaction with frail and/or challenged adults and children. 

Pets are veterinarian assessed for healthiness, temperament and if a dog specific obedience for pets as therapy. Pets are re-assessed each year.

 

Velma’s Pets As Therapy Visiting Volunteers Needed!

VPAT is always in need of people with access to a very friendly, well mannered pet to train in all the specific aspects of health and safety, to visit hospitals and nursing homes to raise the spirits and bring fun and friendship to challenged adults and children.

Volunteers should -

• Have access to a healthy, friendly, well mannered pet that loves attention from strangers
• Have reliable transport
• Have a few hours per fortnight to visit health care facilities
• Have a community spirit and enjoy talking with people from all walks of life
• Be prepared to train for 2-3 months and learn new pet training skills and health, safety and professional procedures

If this sounds like you contact VPAT for full details and a free pet assessment at: 02 9418 4343 or email: velma@velmaspetsastherapy.com.au

 

Arrange For Velma’s Pets As Therapy Visiting Program To Visit Your Clients

VPAT is known to be the most professional pets as therapy program in NSW and probably Australia. Although mostly operated by volunteers all visiting volunteers are trained to a professional level.

If you are a health professional and would like details on the VPAT pets as therapy visiting program, or if you would like this service for your friend or relative please contact: 0478 009 534  or email: velma@velmaspetsastherapy.com.au