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AAA - AAT FACILITIES AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WV WI WY   CANADA   UNITED KINGDOM     COLORADO   Colorado Boys Ranch Residential Treatment Center P. O. Box 681, La Junta, CO 81050 www.coloradoboysranch.org/cbr/animals.html Colorado Boys Ranch (CBR), located at La Junta, Colorado, is a national residential treatment facility that provides mental health services and accredited education to at-risk boys, ages 12 to 18, from Colorado and other states. "Using a variety of animals from hamsters and fish to dogs and horses, animal assisted therapy provides an opportunity for boys to give and receive unconditional acceptance and love. Animals ignite warmth in even the most withdrawn youth, putting him at ease and increasing his willingness to reach out and take risks without fear. Boys learn about proper care, handling, nutrition and health care for animals. They also learn to have compassion, gentleness and respect for animals, other people and themselves." This program includes therapeutic riding. Prescription Pet Program, The Children's Hospital 1056 East 19th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80218 www.thechildrenshospital.org/PPandV/helpKIDS/volunteer/ 03_pet.cfm The award-winning Prescription Pet Program (also known as RxPets) is a dog-assisted therapy and visitation program which began in 1984 as a cooperative effort of The Children's Hospital (TCH) and the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society (DAVMS). Specially-trained volunteer dog owners take their dogs on rounds at The Children's Hospital. All Prescription Pet dogs have passed a vigorous screening and have been approved by veterinarians who volunteer their time. Almost half of the inpatients at The Children's Hospital are offered a dog visit every day. The visits can range from a few minutes to 15 minutes or longer, depending on the child's response. The dogs also assist the medical staff in the psychiatric units and, as needed, in the physical rehabilitation department.   Search this site     Powered by FreeFind   Practitioners - individuals and groups that practice AAA-AAT within their local communities Evaluators - individuals who are credentialed by a national organization to certify AAA-AAT teams Facilities - caregiving places where AAA-AAT occurs National Organizations - groups that offer training and certification to individuals and pets, and who connect individuals and clubs to each other Accredited Courses - university level courses in Animal Assisted Therapy and the animal-human bond Other categories will be created as needed.             Home • Jackie's List • Therapy Pets: The Book • Contact Jackie How Do My Pet and I Become a Therapy Pet Team?     Therapy Pets • P. O. Box 10265 • Fargo, ND 58106-0265 • (701) 588-4592 fargodigital