Gulf Coast Pet Partners ®

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 the SW Florida coastal area and has therapy teams  from Naples to Tampa.

GCPP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 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? Is your animal friendly and well trained? Do you want to share the love of your animal with others and have time to volunteer? If so, consider joining us!

 There are four easy steps to become a registered Pet Partner Team:

Step 1: Train the 'human-end' of the leash by attending a Pet Partners Team Training Course

Step 2: Have the health of your animal partner screened by a veterinarian

Step 3: Have your human-animal team's Skills & Aptitude evaluated

Step 4: Submit your registration application to Delta

Improving human health through service and therapy animals