Sharing our pets to enhance well-
New England Pet Partners Inc. is a non-
NEPP is a Regional Community Pet Partner® (#46489) (Bellevue, WA). We have a unique mentoring program, board directors and team members who are increasing awareness on the benefits of visiting teams. This now includes AAAIP (Association of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals).
Why Pet Partners -
The Pet Partner’s Program was established in the 1990’s as Delta Society. People and animals were prepared (training and evaluation) to participate in animal assisted activities. Pet Partners is a national registry that requires training and screening of teams, with renewals every two years.
Pet Partners recognizes a wide variety of animals that can bring joy to people. They register dogs / handler teams as well as 8 other species (cats, birds, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, miniature pigs, llamas and alpacas). Learn more at Pet Partners.
Once a team is registered with Pet Partners, they are supported with:
- $2M comprehensive general liability insurance
- Continuing education like working with a variety of individuals and groups (hospitals, care facilities, schools, universities, and other venues/specialties).
- ID Badge, Pet Tag and team can purchase vests and more at the PP’s shop.
- Events and opportunities to join a community of like-
minded people sharing their pets
New England Pet Partner’s Members / Teams
We are fortunate to have volunteers with a variety of professional and life experience. Many are registered pet partner teams. Anyone who volunteers for NEPP is a member with benefits for free.
How to become a Pet Partner Team or Volunteer -
- Complete the Pet Partner’s Online Team Handler’s Course
- Sign up for a team evaluation with New England Pet Partners or
- Register with Pet Partners Headquarters
Facility / Visiting Team Requests
Our goal is to support well trained and compassionate therapy teams. We make every effort to assist in helping Facility and Teams Connect. We advise calling Pet Partners at 425-
If you have a special request email info@nepetpartnesrs.org or choose these options:
- Join NEPP Connects our e-
newsletter. Here you can request to be added to an upcoming issue after filling out a clarification form.
- Visit New England Pet Partners Team Group Facebook Page. After answering a few questions, an admin will accept you into the group. This gives teams and facilities an opportunity to connect, share, and set up interviews to discuss visiting therapy programs.
We invite you to take a deep nose-
Benefits of Pet Assisted Therapy
Expectations Placed on Therapy Dogs