There are many types of therapy animals, ranging from cats, to rabbits, and even goats! However, the most common type of therapy animals is a dog. Whatever the animal, its purpose as a registered therapy animal is to volunteer itself (along with its handler, usually an owner) to provide love and support to those around them. Often, therapy animals work in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and libraries. 

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Want to learn the difference between a working dog, a service dog, a therapy dog, and an emotional support dog? Jan Reisen's 2019 article on the AKC website is just for you.

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The goal of this website is to provide a list of excellent resources for those seeking to learn more about the use of therapy animals in libraries. You will find a multitude of resources in a variety of formats. These resources will help you to identify therapy animal programs that already exist in libraries, to give you ideas and suggestions for your own program. Whether you are looking for something to read, watch, or listen to, there is something for everyone!

 

The audience who will benefit most from this website are libraries looking to implement therapy animals in their programs, and therapy animal teams looking to become more active in their communities. Hopefully, browsing this website will inspire you to work with your local library and therapy dog team to bring love and support within your library!