Pets for Life

The purpose of Pets for Life, inc. Is to enhance the care and treatment of adults and children in local hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, shelters for victims of domestic violence, mental health programs, treatment centers for youth and corrections facilities through the use of certified therapy teams of pets and volunteers.

The reading education assistance dogs (r.e.a.d) program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. R.e.a.d. Dogs registered therapy animals certified through Pets for Life who receive additional training and certification for this program. The volunteer teams go to schools and libraries as reading companions for children. When a r.e.a.d dog is listening, the environment is transformed, a child’s dread is replaced by eager anticipation, and learning occurs.

Pets for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 48-0987472) based in Kansas City, MO.