Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams
You see wagging tails and furry coats. We see expertly trained dogs and their committed handlers furthering human health through positive interactions with dogs. Learn more about us!
Virtual Canine Therapy as a Source of Comfort
Facebook Live: Read to the Dogs
Social distancing isn’t stopping our PACTT therapy dogs from volunteering for the community with live streaming every Monday and Friday.
Interested in working with our Therapy Teams?
PACTT Teams provide support to many members of our community. If you would like to set up a visit or work with our Therapy Dogs please reach out to Kathy to set up a meeting.
PACTT Program Director
- Kathy Loter
- Contact Kathy
I want to volunteer.
Wonderful! Our 80+ teams logged over 12,000 hours last year!
I want to request a visit.
Our teams visit with people of all ages and walks of life.
Where Do We Help?
Schools
From stressful finals weeks to communities in need of support, our teams help create moments of relief and fun.
“Read to the Dogs”
Watch a student's confidence grown as they read their favorite book to an attentive, furry face.
Assisted Living
Canine assisted therapy encourages social interaction, trust and self-expression.
Youth at Risk
Interacting with therapy dogs can help with behavioral control and improve emotional well-being.
Crisis Response
When tragedy strikes, the presence of an advanced animal assisted therapy team makes a difference.
Hospitals + Hospice
Sometimes you need a break from thinking about your health, and a friendly “shake” can do just that.
Homeless Shelters
From relieving stress to restoring well-being, our PACTT team makes a difference to our community’s homeless.
In the Workplace
See how your team can experience the healing power of pets while supporting PACTT’s wider efforts.