BRINGING JOY THROUGH
PET THERAPY
Since 1982, our volunteers and their pets have provided free pet therapy visitations to patients, seniors, students, and veterans across the Lower Mainland, uplifting spirits and fostering connections.

VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR PET
Apply with your pet to become a Pet Therapy Team. You’ll bring comfort and companionship to people who need a furry pick-me-up.

DONATE
Do you believe in the healing power of animals? So do we!
Our programs couldn’t run without the financial support of people like you.

REQUEST PET THERAPY VISITS
Our Pet Therapy Teams are looking for opportunities to share the love in facilities in their community.
BENEFITS

Bringing smiles and laughter, even if for a short time

Providing opportunities to reminisce and share stories

Easing feelings of loneliness and depression

Reducing stress and anxiety

Lowering blood pressure
HEARTFELT STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Gordon and Rosie and everyone at Pets and Friends who made this event possible. Their visit definitely brightened up our Monday and it was an amazing experience for everyone involved."
Alina
Port Moody Secondary School

"Volunteering with Pets and Friends has been incredibly rewarding. Jasper's calm yet playful nature brings comfort and smiles to everyone we meet. It's amazing how many lives you can touch in unexpected ways through pet therapy visits."
Farzad
Pet Therapy Volunteer Team

"Skye and I love volunteering with Pets and Friends - it's incredibly rewarding to connect with students at schools and universities, as well as staff in downtown offices. I truly enjoy sharing her fun, loving spirit and seeing the joy and happiness she brings wherever we go.
Deanne
Pet Therapy Volunteer Team

"At Nicola Wealth, we love the amazing, compassionate work that Pets & Friends does bringing therapy dogs to businesses and people in need of comfort, connection, and support. Their visits are always the highlight of our calendar — in fact, our therapy dog events are the most popular ones we host, and we look forward to them every quarter!"
Nicola Wealth

Donate today!
Help us spread joy and healing through free pet therapy. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.