Our Mission: Love On 4 Paws is a non-profit, volunteer based organization committed to making a positive difference for those in need through animal assisted therapy. Our volunteers accomplish this by sharing the joy, comfort and healing power of their pet's unconditional love. Our emphasis is visiting with adults and special needs children in hospitals and health care facilities, although we also visit schools and participate in community events.

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History of Love On 4 Paws

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In 1990, Sharlene Lauretz began taking her dogs to visit a special education facility where her autistic, developmentally delayed daughter was enrolled. Sharlene was amazed that so many children, who often seemed unaware of the surroundings, responded to the dogs.

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Please Note: The dog in the accompanying photograph is the subject of the story, but any persons shown are probably not those in the story. Although still considered a "puppy" at 1.5 years old, Tinsel has a very calm and loving temperament that seemed very suited to bringing smiles and brightening peoples' day.

Testimonials

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We at Love On 4 Paws want to share letters we receive from patients, family members, and caregivers. We want to thank you for the surprise visitors, Malia and Herbie, for my son this morning at the hospital. Jackson is one of the dogs with Love On 4 Paws. He visited a patient at one of our local hospitals, and apparently made quite an impression.

Animal Assisted Therapy

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Hospital/Health Facility Patients: Our volunteers see smiles from patients who rarely smile. They sometimes see a hand gently pet a dog -- a hand that hasn't moved in weeks. Language barriers don't exist -- everyone speaks "dog"! In addition, peer-reviewed studies show measurable improvements in stress hormone levels and blood pressure during and after a visit.

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