Therapy Animal Info

Our therapy program is one of the things that sets Weezer’s Warriors apart from other rescues and we believe strongly in the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy and Activities. The links below provide research on why these programs are effective.

Mayo Clinic : General info on animal therapy

Paws for People : The many benefits of pet therapy

American Addiction Centers : A detailed history of animal therapy and a good overview

UCLA Health : Animal therapy research findings

Red Barn : Details on therapy animals and the difference between the various kinds of assistance animals

Alliance of Therapy Dogs : Duties of a therapy dog and the difference between therapy and service animals