PAWS Therapy Dogs Program
Making a positive impact on the lives of others
Our PAWS Therapy Dogs program is central to our mission of supporting the community. More than 80 volunteers and their dogs spend time at nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, hospices and children’s homes to help bring joy and encouragement to the disabled, bedridden or neglected.
Our therapy dog teams conduct monthly visits to more than 30 facilities throughout Orange County, California. Averaging more than 600 visits annually, our PAWS Therapy Dog program helps strengthen the human-animal bond by sharing the love of a pet with those that cannot have their own. These visits provide a unique and wholesome social opportunity for seniors, children, and the community at large.
PAWS By the Numbers:
Over 80 Volunteer Therapy Dog Teams
Serving Thousands of People Every Year
More than 30 Orange County Locations Served
Our PAWS Therapy Dogs Program Includes:
Specialized PAWS volunteer teams help comfort child victims of sexual assault while they prepare to take their cases to trial.
Flying through Orange County's John Wayne Airport is about to be a lot less stressful thanks to our PAWS Therapy Dogs.
OC Animal Allies Kindness Kids program teaches students the basic principles of kindness toward all living creatures, responsible pet care and respect for wild animals.
Learning to read is important, but learning to enjoy reading is often challenging. Reading to a furry friend can nurture the joy of reading.
Support OC Animal Allies
OC Animal Allies is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting Orange County families and their animals. We are funded solely by the generous donations of individuals and corporations in the community that we serve.