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The Visiting Pet Program is a 501(C)3 non-profit, all volunteer animal assisted therapy program servi

10/20/2026

Visiting Pet Program stops by at Tulane’s Theta Tau chapter for a much needed midterm study break!

10/13/2026

Thinking about joining Visiting Pet Program? Make sure you secure your spot at our final orientation of 2026 on Saturday November 7th from 10-12

ADVANCED RESERVATION IS REQUIRED💚

10/07/2026

Visiting Pet Program at New Orleans & Company as a part of their Mental Health Awareness week. Teddy, Hamilton, Maddie,and Pirogue brought joy and smiles to the whole team!

10/01/2026

Thinking about making your guinea pig, rabbit, cat, or dog a therapy animal?

Use this tip sheet to see if animal assisted activity (pet therapy) is the right choice for you and your pet!

09/24/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT🐶: Meet Teddy Bridgewater, a member of Visiting Pet Program for the past year.

His favorite thing about visiting at his designated facility is getting all the attention and pets. His favorite thing to do is go on walkies.

Fun fact: he’s red, and he doesn’t retrieve

09/20/2026

Visiting Pet Program’s MSY K-9 Krewe had the pleasure of being a part of Ms. Carolyn’s (the MSY volunteer coordinator) surprise retirement party this morning. What better way to celebrate retirement than surrounded by lots of puppy love!💚✈️

09/14/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT: Meet Lux, a new member of Visiting Pet Program.

Her favorite part of visiting at her designated facility is meeting patients and receiving pats on the head.

A fun fact about her is that her icy blue eyes and black/white coat make her a celebrity wherever her and her human go!

09/10/2026

Fall 2026 Visiting Pet Program special events!

An opportunity for our teams to provide animal assisted activity outside of our regularly scheduled visits to nursing homes, hospitals, and schools in the Greater New Orleans area.

09/07/2026

You’ve got Reading to Rover questions? We’ve got answers!📚

09/02/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT🐶: Meet Pearl, a member of visiting pet program for the past year.

Her favorite part of visiting at her designated facility is licking the hands of all the residents at Lambeth House. Her favorite thing to do is chase squirrels and cats who get close to her yard.

Fun fact: she waits patiently every afternoon in the window for Keke (the mail lady) to arrive to give her a treat. She cries with glee when Keke arrives!

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New Orleans, LA
70184

Telephone

+15043420593

Website

http://www.visitingpetprogram.org/

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