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Pets Helping People Inc

Training big-hearted dogs and their sensitive humans to deliver pet therapy visits in the community.

aka PHP   |   MILWAUKEE, WI   |  www.petshelpingpeople.org

Mission

• To train big-hearted dogs and their compassionate owners to deliver pet therapy visits in our community; • to improve the quality of life for individuals many with special needs by conducting pet therapy visits; and • to promote the supportive benefits of the human animal bond.

Ruling year info

1999

Executive Director

Amy Dodge

Main address

821 E Buttles Place

MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-2414 USA

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EIN

39-1940949

NTEE code info

Animal Related Activities N.E.C. (D99)

Health Support Services (E60)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Pet Therapy Assessments and Training Classes

Our Training & Accreditation program for owners and their dogs to be accredited at a Pet Therapy team. We offer :

* Knowledgeable and Dedicated Training Staff lead by Professional Dog Trainer
* Assessments and Training conducted within a Long-Term Care Facility provides teams hands-on practice
* Small classes create atmosphere of learning and sharing
* Placement support following successful program completion
* Opportunities for increased involvement, special events and group outings
* Graduates are able to apply for Canine Good Citizen designation through American Kennel Club.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

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Pets Helping People (PHP) is striving to increase the number of new handler/pet teams. In addition we are connecting and retaining our Facility Partners (places where our volunteer teams provide pet therapy visits). Lastly we are working on increasing our presence in the community via collaborative engagements and special events for PHP.

How we listen

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Pets Helping People Inc

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Angela Bloch-Davis

Lisa Schiller

Julie Darnieder

Secretary

Mona Knutson

Leslie Popalisky

Kathleen Dunn

Angela Bloch-Davis

President

Laurie O'Loughlin

Vice President

Greg Apollo

Treasurer

Beth Giacobassi

Board leadership practices

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  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/19/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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