Pet Therapy for Military Families

Pet therapy has been used in hospitals, nursing homes, mental institutions and more. But now with an increase in studies proving the success of this practice it has caught on in the government. Reaching out to military families is ideal for pet therapy “with the uncertainty in military families due to constant moves and deployments, our four-legged family members provide comfort and stability in stressful times,” says Navy LT. Theresa Donnelly, of U.S. Pacific Command, the owner of Hawaii Military Pets, which provides pet resources for military families.

It’s great to hear stories like this recognizing the therapeutic benefits of animals, as a dog friendly office we personally know the positive impact pets can have during hectic times.

Read Donnelly’s blog post on the Family Matters blog to learn more about military pet therapy programs.