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, Wednesday, and Friday.
Virtual PACTT Services
View our selection of visits including Read to the Dogs, Employee Wellness Days, Court Room Visits, Senior Care Facilities Visits, Virtual Visits for Hospitals, and more.
Help PACTT Reach More Communities in Need
Our canine therapy teams rely on the generosity of individuals to keep the PACTT program running. Help these therapy dogs and their handlers spread their love and support to more communities in need by making a gift today.
I want to volunteer.
Wonderful! Our 80 teams logged over 8,000 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.
