Gulf Coast Pet Partners® is an affiliate group of the Delta Society®. This volunteer program was established in 2001 by Dr. Linda Buettner. GCPP serves southwest Florida with members on Florida's southwest coast from Naples to Tampa.

GCPP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation. Pet Partners Teams (handlers and their animals) have completed training and skills testing necessary for registration in the Delta Society Pet Partners Program. The registered teams are placed within the community when and where visits are requested. Through team activities and therapy visits GCPP strives to demonstrate the benefits animals can have on health and on the quality of life for individuals of all ages.
 
How to become a Pet Partner
We are always looking for more teams, do you think you and your animal have what it takes? There are four steps to become a Pet Partner:

  * complete the Pet Partners Team Training course (workshop or home study)

  * pass the animal health check
 
  * pass the team evaluation

  * submit the completed application package and fee to Delta Society

Find out more about the next workshop here.

Delta Society® Mission:

Improving human health through service and therapy animals.


Gulf Coast Pet Partners® Mission:

Promoting healthy aging through the involvement of animals in everyday life.


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