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. Virtual visits are making a difference in your community. Learn more about us!
Virtual Canine Therapy as a Source of Comfort
Not everyone has access to the healing, happy, comforting presence of dogs and social distancing precautions have isolated some communities more than ever expected. Virtual visits have brightened the days of thousands of children and adults across the country.
Facebook Live: Read to the Dogs
Need a fun activity for your kids? 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 Us Help More People
PACTT is one of seven community programs that help people and animals in our community, and we rely on the generosity of individuals to keep our programs running. If you are able, please consider making a gift to PACTT.
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.
