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Oklahoma Tornadoes
We appreciate the many offers from our volunteers to travel and provide comfort for the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. We trust that first-responders are acting quickly to locate everyone who is unaccounted for, treat the injured, and counsel those who have lost loved ones & their homes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the violent weather.
If we send teams from out-of-state immediately, it would likely cause more hardship for those who have been displaced and are trying to find temporary housing. Healing from such a tragedy will take time, so there will be many opportunities in the near future for Pet Partners therapy animal team visits. If you would like to help in the upcoming months, please send a note to info@petpartners.org. We will compile a list for the volunteers in that area who are making arrangements for such events.
Thank you.
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Introducing Mary Margaret Callahan
 Please join us in welcoming our new National Director, Program Development, Mary Margaret Callahan. Mary Margaret assumes her role effective Wednesday, May 22.
A daughter of a Veterinarian, Mary Margaret holds a Masters of Education in Technology in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as a B.A. in Physics/Mathematics from Whitman College. She has been a teacher (American School of Milan, Italy, Seattle Girls’ School) as well as, most recently, Directory of Academy Network and Director of Learning Experience at SEIU Healthcare NW Training Partnership.
MM, as she is sometimes called, has a proven track record in curriculum design, training and development, multicultural literacy and technology integration. She will prove to be an outstanding lead for our program and mission area and we are thrilled to have her join our staff team!
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Give a gift in honor of a special person, pet or therapy animal team
that has made a difference in your life
Whether it’s for Father's Day, a birthday, anniversary, or in honor or memory of someone special, your gift to Pet Partners is a wonderful way to both support our mission and recognize someone about
whom you care. Of course, we’ll send a notification of your gift so that your honoree knows about your
thoughtful contribution. Visit this page to make an online donation.
Thank you for supporting the work of Pet Partners!
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Therapy Animal Web Pages & Trading Cards
 Therapy Animal Teams; Have you created your pet(s)' webpage and ordered trading cards yet? It's a delightful way to share stories about your pet and create greater awareness about the benefits of animal-assisted interactions! Children and patients love receiving the cards during visits as a way to remember their new friends.
The webpage that you create will not only showcase your therapy animal, but will allow those visiting the page a convenient way to donate to Pet Partners and support our programs. We provide templates and step-by-step instructions that make creating a personalized page for your pet a breeze!
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CSU Honors Former Board Members
 Former members of Pet Partners' Board of Directors Sophie Craighead and Nan Stuart have been awarded honorary degrees by Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences for their lifetime dedication to animal welfare. Having both lost Golden Retrievers to cancer, they have made substantial contributions to CSU's Animal Cancer Center. For more information, visit CSU's website here.
In the News
Teen Hit by Classmate's Truck Outside Hemet High School Recovers with Help of Therapy Dog. CBS, Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 18, 2013
Reading Goes to the Dogs. Greta Lint, The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro, NC, February 14, 2013
More than just hugs; Therapy animals require training, the right temperament. John Marshall, Associated Press, Feb. 6, 2013
Tiny horses make a big impact as equine therapists. Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 6, 2013.
Find older articles about the human-animal bond in our News Archives
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