Doctoral Student in the School of Social Work, Tiffany Banks, was named a VPR Fellow for her dedication to animal-assisted intervention. Read more about her story and her work below!
A rescue cat with a special personality and the love of his new family offers support as a therapy animal working through CSU's Human-Animal Bond in Colorado center in Colorado communities.
Summer, a Golden Retriever, loves to give comfort to others and immediately encourages people to pet her when she’s working as a therapy dog with CSU's Human-Animal Bond in Colorado center in the School of Social Work, said her owner and handler, Theresa Boyle.
Human-Animal Bond in Colorado volunteer Wayne Boyles and his two Labrador Retrievers have made a difference working as therapy dog teams in local schools.
Human-Animal Bond in Colorado, part of Colorado State University’s School of Social Work, has announced three individuals and a local Fort Collins business for its annual volunteer celebration awards.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, HABIC has worked to stay connected to students in local schools through a variety of new approaches, from messages of support, to presentations, to virtual visits. In March, HABIC teams resumed in-person visits with new safety protocols.
Human-Animal Bond in Colorado volunteer team Jacqueline Rusho and her rescued Great Pyrenees dog Sophie developed a special bond with senior residents of long-term care facilities.
In October, CSUs HABIC therapy dog program restarted at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, bringing human-animal volunteer teams to serve the mental health needs of healthcare personnel.
Lisa Williams has joined Human-Animal Bond in Colorado as an undergraduate student intern through the Bachelor of Social Work program. Learn more about her interests and experiences that brought her to HABIC:
At HABIC, keeping our community members and volunteers safe has always been a priority. We require cleaning your therapy animal before every visit. This helps prevent the spread of Covid-19 and zoonotic diseases. Learn more about dry bath techniques to retain natural oils in your animal's coat.