Turn Your Pet’s Love Into Moments That Heal
Building the Bonds That Heal – One Therapy Team at a Time
Discover how you and your pet can make a real difference through animal-assisted therapy. Whether you’re just starting or ready to take the next step, Petluv gives you the guidance, tools, and confidence to begin your journey.
About Petluv
At Petluv, we believe in the healing power of the human–animal bond. Our mission is to support pet lovers and handlers who want to share their pet’s gentle spirit with others through therapy visits. Whether your pet has paws, hooves, or hoppy little feet, the bond that you share with them is powerful.
With step-by-step guidance, training resources, and real-world insights, we help you and your pet prepare for meaningful therapy work in your community.
Meet your guide!
Hi! I'm Karen.
For three decades I've visited hospitals, rehab, cancer centers and juvenile detention facilities with my therapy animals, and I've mentored lots of new teams in Topeka, KS.
I believe the secret to living is giving. As a retired surgical tech and lifelong animal lover, I started Petluv to help anyone, anywhere, take the first step on their own pet therapy journey.
The Heart of Petluv
Meet Some Therapy Teams in Action
From hospitals to schools, volunteers bring comfort, connection, and smiles wherever they go; spreading kindness and smiles to those in need.💜🐾🐾
"Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of the natural world" 🔹Temple Grandin
We Can Help You
🐶 Pet Therapy Guide Booklet for Beginners - Free Download
🐾 SPOTLIGHT on a Pet Therapy Team - See below!
🪷 Calm Commands Cheat Sheet - Free Download
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Share Your Pet Therapy Story
Have you experienced a special or magical moment during a pet therapy visit?
Maybe it was a simple connection, a quiet conversation you’ll never forget, or a heartwarming moment with your therapy dog. These moments are the heart and soul of pet therapy.
We’d love to feature your story and photo on PetLuv to inspire future therapy teams! This is also an opportunity to become a Petluv Spotlight Team - see details below.
Tell us about your favorite visit, what your pet taught you, or why pet therapy means so much to you.
Stories may be gently trimmed to fit our space — we’ll always keep the heart of what you shared. When submitting, you give Petluv (petluv.co) permission to share your story and photo on our blog and social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Petluv, we believe in the healing power of the human–animal bond. Our mission is to support pet lovers and handlers who want to share their pet’s gentle spirit with others through therapy visits. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, we aim to inspire, educate and motivate you to show others that you care about them.
Basic obedience; using classes, books or videos that are based on Positive Reinforcement Training. Always train your pet personally; this helps maintain the human-animal bond.
A dog must know how to sit, stay, down, walk on a loose leash and leave it. Other species of pet therapy animals require less stringent requirements. Check with the organization that you plan on joining for guidance.
If you have a puppy (under 6 mos.), take them walking, take them for car rides, let them experience all sorts of sights, sounds, smells, people and other sociable animals. Watch their reaction; if showing signs of stress - stop immediately. Re-assess and check with a trainer for guidance if possible.
Older animals can use similar methods and adding busier environments. Other species can modify some of the ideas above. Go to any pet friendly store and practice your commands - ride on an elevator if possible!
First of all, you need to know your pet and their temperament & personality. Are they shy and reserved or confident and predictable? Sometimes, you have to try out a new place and see if they like it and how they interact with the kids or other people. If you see them showing stress signals, excuse yourself and find another facility or event. You must work to protect your animal at all costs.
Becoming a Pet Therapy Team requires commitment of time and resources.
Time includes all training classes, navigating the information from various facilities and/or organizations, keeping up with additional training and staying current with any specific requirements after becoming a Certified Team.
Resources includes yearly veterinarian visits, recertification fees and any apparel needed to identify you or your pet as a member of a group.
Spotlight Petluv Team
We want to celebrate a special Petluv therapy team that brings love, comfort, and joy to others.
Do you and your pet make a difference together? Want to be our next team?
Just click on the 'Sign Me Up' form below and send us:
A clear photo of your pet therapy team
A short story (about 150–200 words) about your journey together
Story suggestions: what inspired you to start your pet therapy journey or a memorable encounter while on a visit. Entries will be chosen and published here.
💖 Stay tuned to meet our next featured team right here!
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