Upcoming Events
PETS FOR LIFE, INC. - Pets helping people
Founded 1984 by William D. and Harriett M. Snyder
Founded 1984 by William D. and Harriett M. Snyder
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
To view upcoming Orientation and testing sessions, please go to the Calendar.
*** Notes to prospective volunteers and those coming to the Orientation:
- Please call the Pets For Life office at 816.363.3665 to register for Orientation, a class, or a testing session.
- Orientation, which gives an overview of volunteering with Pets for Life, lasts about one hour, with time for questions throughout. No pets at this class, please.
- The Pre-Test Class is a walk-through of the certification test. The class lasts about one hour, and space is limited to five participants at each session. Please bring your pet and a few small treats.
- The Volunteer Team Evaluation is the certification test for the pet. It lasts about 30 minutes per pet tested. Pre-registration is required and there is a $20 fee. Please bring your pet and a few small treats.
- The Therapy Team Awareness class is suggested, but not required.
Therapy visits are hard work! For safe and enjoyable therapy visits, we need to be attentive to our pet partner. In this one hour seminar, you will learn to recognize canine body language and techniques for making therapy visits more enjoyable for you and your pet. Class size is limited to 8 and there is a fee of $12.
