Want to Join Our Pet Therapy Team?

The Denver Health Pet Therapy program is in search of therapy dogs to add to our team.

Here are the requirements to become a therapy pet:

  • The dog must be at least one year of age
  • A prospective member testing with a dog must own the dog for at least six months prior to testing
  • The dog must be good around other dogs
  • The dog must listen to its handler
  • The dog must allow strangers to touch it all over (tail, ears, paws, head)
  • The dog must not jump on people when interacting
  • The dog must walk on a leash without pulling
  • The dog must not mind strange noises and smells
  • The dog must be calm for petting
  • The dog must not be afraid of people walking unsteadily
  • The dog must be current on all vaccines required by the local laws
  • The dog must have a negative fecal test every 12 months
  • The dog must be clean and well groomed

If you are interested in having your dog join our Pet Therapy program, please contact Julie Weaver at Julie.Weaver@dhha.org to learn how your dog can bring comfort to those who need it.