Request Services
The ARL is dependent on individual and corporate contributions to care for its animals and fund our programs, including TheraPets.
To make a one-time or monthly donation to help provide therapeutic pet visits in our community, click here and reference “TheraPets”.
Interested in having TheraPets Teams visit your facility or event? We're happy to help.
Please note: Due to insurance regulations, our program cannot fulfill requests from individuals. Also, volunteer TheraPets Teams are never allowed to visit private residences unless under the direct guidance and supervision of a home health care agency that is a TheraPets Partner and requests the visit on behalf of their client.
Special Event
Our volunteer TheraPets Teams visit high schools/colleges for de-stress days, libraries’ read-to-TheraPet programs, and Sensory Spaces events, crisis support/intervention, and more!
Requests must be submitted a minimum 45 days before the event date; this is necessary to review your submission and give adequate time to recruit available volunteers for events. Completion of the form does not guarantee TheraPets for your event.
If special circumstances (bereavement, crisis intervention/support); first submit your request, then email volunteer@arl-iowa.org, as we can try to accommodate
Care Facilities
Our volunteer TheraPets Teams regularly visit hospitals, assisted living and long-term care facilities, hospices, rehabilitation centers, shelters and more. We are currently partnered with over 50 facilities in Central Iowa!
If you are a care facility interested in becoming an ARL TheraPets Community Partner, please fill out the request below.