Irish Therapy Dogs
Irish Therapy Dogs was founded in 2008 by people with a dedicated interest in the use of pet therapy for the provision of comfort and companionship to people in long-term or daily residential care. It is a professional organisation aimed at providing a pet therapy service on a national basis.Irish Therapy Dogs promotes the advancement of education and development of people with special needs through the use of dogs and creates a general awareness of the importance and benefits of pet therapy.<br /> Irish Therapy Dogs has undertaken the task of establishing a national network of volunteers who, accompanied by their faithful dogs, visit residences where the companionship of dogs is missing. Regional Co-ordinators, whose role it is to support a local group of volunteers under the guidance of Head Office, have been appointed throughout the country. Irish Therapy Dogs is a voluntary registered charity and is completely self-funded. Funds are raised by membership fees, donations, sponsorship, personal gifts and various fund raising events.
Dublin,
Ireland
c/o St. Mary’s Centre (Telford) Ltd, 185-201 Merrion Road, Dublin, Ireland
Animal Assisted Therapists
