BC Pets and Friends Children's Program
An application was received from BC Pets and Friends requesting a grant in support of planning, designing, implementing and evaluating a program offering pet therapy to children in Burnaby from 2020 June 01 to 2021 May 31. The project includes selection of a children’s program training expert; identification of facility partners and venues (i.e. libraries, bookstores, etc.); development and purchase of marketing materials; volunteers’ screening and training; and identification of successes and opportunities for growth. Twenty-five volunteer teams (owners and their pets) will be trained to provide one-hour of visitation to 25 children (625 children in total). During the visit children will read to a pet, practicing their reading and life skills (i.e. self-esteem and self-confidence). The newly proposed program is based on a demand from volunteers and facilities involved in provision of a similar program to seniors in 25 Burnaby long-term and senior care facilities.
Request: $5,000
CPA: 2019 - No Application / 2018 - No Application* / 2017 - No Application
*In 2018, Council awarded $1,000 one-time grant in support of pet therapy for seniors living in Burnaby care facilities.