Pet Therapy

           Pet Therapy is known to help with a variety of conditions,
         such as mental illness, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and more.

           For most people, the presence of an animal prompts the body to
          release serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin, thereby elevating overall               
          mood and outlook.

          Interacting with animals often, reduces anxiety and symptoms of depression,
          encourages socialization and communication, and deflates the overwhelming
          sense of loneliness and isolation. 
        
          Continuum partners with Zen Dog CT in Guilford. Their mission is to save stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner surrender dogs of all breeds and ages by placing them in qualified, caring, lifelong homes. The dogs chosen for pet therapy are fostered by us and appropriately trained for pet therapy.

We've seen astounding results with Pet Therapy at Continuum. Here are two examples:

• Thanks to Pet therapy, our client Mike has a sense of calm, focus, and purpose. 
  He has recently been selected to go through certification training to become one
  of our next dog handlers that will be taking a therapy dog to visit fellow residents
  at Continuum and offering sessions with the dog that are therapeutic for them.
   
• Twenty year-old Jenna, has a history of childhood trauma and severe eating disorder.
  She engages in pet therapy, and has sleepovers with one of the dogs. Ever since, Jenna
  has all but stopped from engaging in self-harm behaviors and emotional dis-regulation.
  She now comes out of her room to socialize with others, and has more structure as she
  learns to become an adult.

We need your help to expand our Pet Therapy program to reach more clients.

Please help us afford food and supplies for three new dogs. We can’t do this without the support from people like you.

Please donate today:

Click Here to view our pet therapy donation wish list                                                                                                      

or

Click Here to make a monetary donation toward their training and food

Thank you!