Pet Therapy Program

Therapy dogs provide emotional support and comfort to patients and staff, reducing stress, anxiety, and pain and improving overall well-being. 

The following are Hunterdon Medical Center’s requirements for our Pet Therapy Program:

• Proof of Bright & Beautiful or Therapy Dog International, Inc., training and certification.

• Copy of Bright & Beautiful or Therapy Dog International, Inc., ID Card.

• Proof of Bright & Beautiful or Therapy Dog International, Inc., insurance coverage.

• Copy of the Hunterdon Health Therapy Dog Annual Health Record Form to provide current vaccination information for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and rabies.

• A minimum of 25 hours of Pet Therapy experience documented at a school, nursing home, or library within a six-month period. Provide copies of documentation.

• Three references specifying the Pet Therapy Dog’s name. If you have multiple Therapy Dogs applying, each applicant will need his/her own
  references.

• All adults must complete the adult application process as well. 

Pictured: Janet and Ollie