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 Healthcare 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: Three letters of reference
  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.