Kearney Animal Assisted Therapy

Love…it’s what we do!

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Welcome to the AAP Online website

We are glad you stopped by to visit.  The Kearney Area AAPOnline.org website is currently undergoing a much needed “technology enhancement.”  Please feel free to browse around and see what is going on with the program.

This program is a group of volunteers from the Kearney, Nebraska area with dogs, cats and other animals registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. Inc. and also Pet Partners. Our programs and visits include places for youth such as the public library and numerous daycare providers and schools. We also visit local hospitals, nursing homes, and other places where we are invited. Kearney Area Animal Assisted Programs also participates in local activities such as parades, camps and other community events.

Paws on Approach to Health

Reprinted from Kearney Hub By MARY JANE SKALA Hub Staff Writer Sunday, October 12, 2014 1:00 am Kusek JOYCE KUSEK of Ashton enjoys her snuggle with Coulee owned by Marla Bouton. Bouton, a volunteer in the pet therapy program, co-owns

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2009 Freedom Award

2009 Freedom Award Paws to Read SHS Animal Assisted Programs has been nominated several times for the 2009 Freedom Award given out by the Kearney Hub. The nominiations were for the visits to the Kearney Public Library and nursing homes

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Animals in Action

Animals in Action Animal Assisted Therapy Program Animal Assisted Therapy Medical professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the therapeutic and soothing effects animals have on patients. A growing number of clinical studies are proving that animals contribute to physical health

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Notes of Appreciation

Jude and therapy dog Schotzy Notes of Appreciation Notes of Appreciation​ Jude and Schatzi were recognized for their work at the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon by this note of appreciation received from a family member of a patient at Good Samaritan

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Neco & Brighton

Neco & Brighton

Neco & Brighton Neco & Brighton​ In the fall of 2001 Larry, our then puppy Neco and I attended the Samoyed Nationals in Denver. That was when we first heard about pet therapy. We were so captivated by the numerous

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