Campaign Story We are asking for your support in establishing in Eastern Europe, Romania, Moldova and Poland, of shelters for abandoned animals and training dog-assisted therapy for children. The little dogs work full time alongside children life specialists in hospitals and like any other employee, the dogs have a badge and enjoy a lunch break. They spend time outside of their vests playing with toys and each other. To ensure they always looks their best, they are groomed weekly and their paws are wiped down daily. Animal-Assisted Services

• Facilitating therapeutic play
• Encouragement and support during physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Providing comfort and distraction during a medical procedure
• Patient (child) and family psychosocial support

Evidence-Based Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy

• Increased: Emotional well-being, happiness, calm, relaxation, healing, adjustment to hospital environment, and self-confidence
• Decreased: Anxiety, perception of pain, fear and isolation
• We aim May 7th 2022 for our remaining 44 k euros (out of 90 k pounds offline)
• We strongly thank you for your support