Fostering a Better Community Through Animal Assisted Therapy
The faculty of veterinary medicine at Cornell University has been making a positive impact in the lives of many children and senior citizens in the quaint hamlet of Ithaca through the Cornell Companions pet visitation program. Cornell Companions in Ithaca consists of trained pets and animal handlers that aim to harness the healing power of animal assisted therapy.
By promoting the development of human-animal bonds, Cornell Companions continues to bring joy into the lives of those afflicted with physical and emotional pain. To support this worthy cause, become a member of the Cornell Companions network and touch the life of someone in need.