OUR IMPACT
Sunshine Therapy Animals profoundly affects the lives of children. Our certified pet therapy teams successfully intervene in children's lives affected by abuse and neglect by helping build self-esteem, trust and nurturing behavior.
Research shows that repeating positive interactions is fundamental to forming the bond between the animal and the child. Our teams attend partnering facilities on a set schedule, and over time, the relationship builds as the children learn to include the human volunteer in their trust in love. This relationship translates to social growth. In this way, the children can overcome the other forces working in their lives that perpetuate the cycle of domestic violence, abuse and neglect.
Facilities Served
Kids Served Annually
Books Read to Dogs (B.A.A.R.K!)
> 15
> 1000
> 100
WHAT WE DO
The Sunshine Therapy Animal Program recruits, trains and places registered therapy teams consisting of an owner and their pet in the Tucson community. Our therapy teams offer unconditional love while teaching courage, grit, respect, confidence, self-awareness and empathy to the children they visit.
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