Organizations Filed Purposes:
DENVER PET PARTNERS' MISSION STATEMENT: TO DELIVER EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS (AAI) AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF PEOPLE THROUGH AAI SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING.
DENVER PET PARTNERS IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, BENEFIT HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION AND ENHANCE ANIMAL-ASSISTED SERVICES IN COLORADO. IT HAS OVER 200 TEAMS VISITING OVER 50 FACILITIES FOR HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION REGULARLY.
"EDUCATION/CHILD WELFARE: DENVER PET PARTNERS PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHILDREN THROUGH READING PROGRAMS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES. REGISTERED, VOLUNTEER THERAPY ANIMAL/HANDLER TEAMS WORK INDEPENDENTLY WITH CHILDREN AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, THERAPISTS, AND OTHERS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S READING SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES. THE TEAMS DO BOTH GOAL-ORIENTED, DOCUMENTED ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY AND LESS STRUCTURED ANIMAL-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES. DENVER PET PARTNERS ALSO EDUCATES THE PUBLIC, BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AND ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTION THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, CONFERENCES, HEALTH FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. DURING 2019, DENVER PET PARTNERS RESPONDED TO OVER 600 EMAIL AND TELEPHONE INQUIRES FROM THE PUBLIC."
"HEALTHCARE: DENVER PET PARTNERS REGISTERED VOLUNTEER THERAPY ANIMAL/HANDLER TEAMS VISIT PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS IN HOSPITALS, SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES, MEMORY CARE RESIDENCES, HOSPICE FACILITES, AND REHAB FACILITIES. THEY PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND COMFORT, PROMOTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND PARTICIPATE IN THERAPEUTIC, GOAL-ORIENTED PROGRAMS. HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS BENEFIT WEEKLY FROM VISITS BY DENVER PET PARTNER TEAMS."
"LITERACY MENTORSHIP/JUDICIAL SYSTEM: DENVER PET PARTNERS REGISTERED, VOLUNTEER THERAPY TEAMS VIST SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER FACILITIES TO READ WITH CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN READ TO THE THERAPY ANIMALS, OFFERING THE CHILDREN A SAFE, NON-JUDGMENTAL, SUPPORTIVE WAY IN WHICH TO PRACTICE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS. DENVER PET PARTNERS REGISTERED, VOLUNTEER THERAPY TEAMS WORK IN PRE-TRIAL SETTINGS, PROVIDING SUPPORT AND COMFORT TO CRIME VICTIMS AND WITNESSES AND TO FAMILIES WHOSE PROGRESS IS BEING MONITORED BY THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE LEGAL SYSTEM CAN BE DAUNTING AND OVERWHELMING, AND THE THERAPY ANIMALS AND HANDLERS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Linda Tieman | GENERAL BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| Patricia Bisant | GENERAL BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Horecki | DIRECTOR (PROGRAMS) | 30 | $0 |
| Laura Ackerman | DIRECTOR (MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS) | 25 | $0 |
| Sandy Langley | DIRECTOR (MEMBERSHIP) | 20 | $0 |
| Linda Forsyth | DIRECTOR (TRAINING) | 5 | $0 |
| Linda Forsyth | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Mcquarrie | CHAIR/TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
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