'Dogs helping people'
PAWS visits brighten the lives of thousands of people every week around Australia. At PAWS we can offer a professional, compassionate and friendly therapy service at a competitive rate that is sure to bring smiles and comfort to your clients and loved ones.
A bit about PAWS visits
Our volunteer teams, a loving dog and their caring handler have all the checks, paperwork and personality needed to meet your Pet Therapy needs. From our NSW origins we now have teams available or in training in communities around Australia. We are ready with tails wagging and smiles on the ready to provide comfort and support to people of all ages in need. From the smallest of children to the aged, there is a PAWS team right for you! Paws Pet Therapy is a COVID safe non profit with volunteers double vaccinated. Our volunteers have current Police Checks & WWCC along with Flu Vaccination for those visiting Aged Care as required. Our Dogs are on a current health régime and are inoculated to the highest standard of vaccination applicable to their location. They have undergone a vet assessment and are washed and beautifully presented for every visit. Prior to a team visiting your facility or loved one they will have completed the PAWS course including attendance at a training day for assessment.
Who do we visit?
PAWS people and dogs are trained to visit adults who are... ​ Dealing with mental health issues Frail-aged Taking part in rehabilitation programs Undergoing Chemotherapy or Dialysis treatment People with disability Palliative In hospital Lonely Living with Dementia Stressed or anxious We also visit children & young adults who are... ​ Dealing with mental health issues Studying for the HSC In hospital Living with disability Palliative Dealing with school separation anxiety Stressed or anxious Struggling with reading On the Autism Spectrum Dealing with trauma In need of wellbeing support
Fast Facts
PAWS visits are charged at a competitive rate. Please contact us for a quote. Visit length is one to one and a half hours duration. PAWS holds 20 million Public Liability. All visits are rostered to a time that suits you. You will receive a package of information prior to a team commencing. This will include all necessary paperwork and information about the visit. All teams are professionally presented in the PAWS uniform. Visits can be designed to suit your needs. PAWS is a Covid safe organisation with policy and procedure to meet the highest standards.
Ready for a Visit?
For more information about how Paws Pet Therapy can provide a caring and loving canine experience at your facility please access our Facility Application Form for further details. When you are ready please complete the form with as much detail as possible to express your interest. We will then be in contact to discuss your needs. ​
For further details or if you are ready for a visit, please click here to access our Facility Application Forms.
Visits for Adults
Our volunteer teams, a loving dog and their caring handler have all the checks, paperwork and personality needed to meet your Pet Therapy needs. From our NSW origins we now have teams available or in training in communities around Australia. We are ready with tails wagging and smiles on the ready to provide comfort and support to people of all ages in need. From the smallest of children to the aged, there is a PAWS team right for you!