Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan University
Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan University
Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program
The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan University is funded, in part, by a generous donation from Gerald B. Shreiber.
Donate TODAY! We provide animal-assisted intervention services at no cost to our student or our volunteers through generous donors like the Shreibers and you!
***Donate: go.rowan.edu/PetTherapyDonate
We look forward to seeing you at our 2025 7th annual National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University on Tuesday December 2, 2025! Submit a proposal or become a sponsor at: go.rowan.edu/TherapyDogSymposium
Check our social media @RowanPet Therapy for upcoming Wagging Tail events.
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)
What is a Therapy Animal?
- "A therapy animal is a type of animal-assisted intervention in which there is a “goal directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. Animal-assisted therapy is provided in a variety of settings, and may be group or individual in nature.” (Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Part 3604) and Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and C.F.R. Part 382.117)
What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? (AAT)
- A goal directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. Animal-assisted therapy is delivered and/or directed by health or human service providers working within the scope of their profession. Animal-assisted therapy is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function. Animal-assisted therapy is provided in a variety of settings, and may be group or individual in nature. The process is documented and evaluated (https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/animal-assisted-interventions-definitions)
What is Animal-Assisted Education? (AAE)
- A planned and structured intervention directed and/or delivered by educational and related service professional with specific academic or educational goals (https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/animal-assisted-interventions-definitions)
What are Animal-Assisted Activities? (AAA)
- They provide opportunities for motivation, education, or recreation to enhance quality of life. Animal assisted activities are delivered in a variety of environments by specially trained professionals, paraprofessionals, or volunteers in association with animals that meet specific criteria (https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/animal-assisted-interventions-definitions).
Pet Therapy Services at Rowan
Pet Therapy Services at Rowan
The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program offers the follow services at Rowan:
- Group & individual therapy animal visits
- Partnerships with student services including: Accessibility Services (RISN, PATH, Center for Neurodiversity, SJICR , other Wellness Center departments (Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Emergency Medical Services [EMS]), Military Services and Public Safety
- Exam de-stress events
- Transition support
- Student, faculty, and staff support
- Future curriculum development and academic activities
- Student involvement opportunities
- Connections with rowan's medical schools & affiliated health services
- Community partnerships
CONTACT US!
For more information about pet therapy at Rowan Unviersity, or to inquire about partnerships or events, contact: Shreiber Pet Therapy Center (856) 256-7380 | Visit: go.rowan.edu/PetTherapy
Michele Pich, M.A., M.S., CAIS
Department Head / Assistant Director, Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program
Adjunct Professor, Law & Justice Studies
Rowan University
pich@rowan.edu (856) 256-4500 ext./ 53335
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