Here are few weblinks that I found had useful information that are located in New Zealand:
Canine Friends-Pet Therapy
This service is available all throughout New Zealand. They visit hospitals, rest homes and hospice settings. To find more information please visit:
http://caninefriends.org.nz/
Outreach Therapy Pets
This service is only available in Auckland, New Zealand.
It is a joint service between St John and the SPCA. They visit rest homes, private hospitals and other facilities in Auckland.
To find more information please visit:
http://www.stjohn.co.nz/products/outreach.aspx
Pet Assisted Wellness Support Therapy-PAWS Therapy
Currently only available in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand but wanting to expand nationally to residential facilities, respite and support centres that are willing enough to take on animal therapy and support services.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/newsletters/view/article/19/244/2010/
Hi team, Outreach Therapy Pets is not just in Auckland. For many years they have also been in Whangarei, Kerikeri, Waihi and Thames. There are plans to take the programme nation wide so if you are interested in joining a well established programme (established by the SPCA in 1988) well supported programme then it is worth contacting them for more information.
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