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- Provide Pet Partners® Team Training and Screening for volunteers and their pets wishing to visit facilities and schools. (We are a Delta Society®, Pet Partners® Affilate) - Assist health care facilities and other institutions in finding trained volunteer teams for Animal Assisted Activities/Therapy. - Provide Animal Assisted Therapy courses for human healthcare and service professionals wishing to incorporate AAT in their practices. -Act as a resource by providing information and referrals on all aspects of pet care and behavior problems to our clients. - Serve as a resource center for clubs and other organizations wishing to begin pet visit programs. - Provide pet food to low income seniors and people with disabilities to keep pets healthy and happy in their homes. - Consult with area social service agencies about clients with pet-related problems. ELDERPET does most of its work in Strafford and Rockingham counties but is prepared to offer consultations in all parts of New Hampshire. General Information: Phone: 603-862-1025 ( Thompson School) or Jerilee Zezula, D.V.M. at 603-862-1014. Email: jerilee.zezula@unh.edu Training or Information About Volunteering: Lisa Karakostas, 603-580-6950; LisaKarakostas@hotmail.com Finding Pet Partner® Teams for AAA/T:
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