Animal Activity

Animal Assisted Activity Programs

These human-animal interactions, in another words (AAA) programs are the most widely practiced form of animal assisted activities because various animal types can participate, and a nationally recognized certification is not needed but on-going temperament testing is required.  1 FUR 1 sponsors multiple programs across various facilities in select cities of Southern California, Florida Panhandle, Tennessee, New Jersey, North and South Carolina and others. Most of our programs utilize dogs and mini horses but we have also worked with cats, rabbits, cats and turtles.

The 17 gentle giants who are lifting the spirits of thousands of first responders, veterans, doctors and nurses and many more in need of healing. Most are suffering from trauma, PTSD, stress-related disorders and physical illnesses. This is the newest partnership which launched February 2021. TimberKnoll’s Spirit Cove brings Newfie Therapy has helped to over 38,842 first responders and medical workers across TN, SC, NC and NJ since they joined the 1 FUR 1 family in 2021. Read more….

The 4 #HealingHooves bring joy to veterans and seniors with disability who have been isolated even further during the pandemic. These animal assisted activities offer cognitive stimulation and socialization needed for patient’s mental health. Kindred Spirits Therapy Minis, our partner, is the only certified mini horse program in the Florida panhandle offering relief to over 2,389 veterans since they joined the 1 FUR 1 family in 2019. Read more…

1fur1 aaa programs Our exclusive #1FUR1ambassador team has suffered tremendous loss. Our founding member Ripley, crossed over the rainbow bridge on 8/22/22 (shown). The future of this program is unknown at this time. Our Chicago canine ambassador, Dolan crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully at home on 4/14/2019. Then, Manny from California also passed away on Sept 20th. This follows, Pookie (the rabbit) and Phoebe the cat unexpected passed away.

Get Involved

animal assisted activity programs 1fur1Every volunteer hour helps provide and expand animal assisted service programs, free-of-charge to people with disabilities. As a 100% volunteer based charity, we rely on you to move our mission forward. 1FUR1’s healing mission is to create, nurture and expand therapeutic bonds between animals and people.   There are many ways to get involved with our cause at home, at work, with your pet or simply online. If you want to help please consider becoming 1fur1impact club member.

TESTIMONIALS:

In 2022, our organization was facing dramatic increase in demand for our services. To meet those increased demands, and with the strategic and fiscal support of the 1 FUR 1 Foundation we were able to attend our first major event, the Newfoundland Club of America’s National Specialty. This event gave us the unique opportunity to meet with Newfoundland dog owners from across the country. As a result, we expanded our teams into the North East and was able to launch a growing therapy team to support the students and staff of Princeton University. 1 FUR 1 strips away the isolation of being a small non profit organization by teaming us up with their partner organizations and consultants that helped us to increase our overall marketing and strategic capabilities.

Lisa Shiller – Founder of TimberKnoll’s Spirit Cove

In 2022, our organization was facing dramatic increase in demand for our services. To meet those increased demands, and with the strategic and fiscal support of the 1 FUR 1 Foundation we were able to attend our first major event, the Newfoundland Club of America’s National Specialty. This event gave us the unique opportunity to meet with Newfoundland dog owners from across the country. As a result, we expanded our teams into the North East and was able to launch a growing therapy team to support the students and staff of Princeton University. 1 FUR 1 strips away the isolation of being a small non profit organization by teaming us up with their partner organizations and consultants that helped us to increase our overall marketing and strategic capabilities.

Nancy Lambert – Founder of Kindred Spirits Therapy Minis