Animals Helping People: Assistance Animals

Animals can serve as guide dogs, assistance dogs for people with disabilities, and therapy pets can provide comfort and support. Learn about the differences between these types of animals as well as the certification process for a therapy dog, including Reading Education Assistance Dogs. You’ll also learn how to approach an assistance animal and when it is ok to pet them.

About the presenter: As a Benefits and Wellness Manager, Linda Haney has always had a strong interest in maintaining good health – both physical and mental. She volunteers with her English Springer Spaniels, Elphie and Trixie, who are both certified therapy dogs and Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). She is a co-founder and member of the Leadership Team of the Pet Ministry at the Church of the Resurrection, which provides care, comfort, and connection through services, resources, and education for people and pets in our community.