About NTP
The mission of Nashville Therapy Pets is to enhance the lives of those in our community through animal assisted therapy.
NTP was founded in 2023 by members with numerous years of experience doing therapy work with both cats and dogs.
All NTP teams consist of 1 handler and 1 pet. All NTP pets are owned by their handlers and live with them full time. All NTP handlers have chosen to train their personal pet for therapy work and volunteer their time to serve their community with their pet.
We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas.
We are a Therapy Dog Organization recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), however we accept pets of all shapes and sizes.
Therapy Pets are NOT Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals!
Therapy Pets are not protected by ADA Laws and therefore must be invited into facilities to serve people.
April
Ron
Rebecca
Our Board of Directors
President & CEO
Vice President
Social Media Chair
While we are not a religious organization, many of our members hope that our volunteer service brings glory to God and blesses those in our community. We love sharing the amazing pets God has blessed us to own with others and bringing joy to everyone we meet.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NIV
Dear Handler, I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time out of your day, especially on a holiday, to come and bring Scout to visit with my husband. He has been extremely depressed and struggling with wanting to continue fighting. I have seen such a change in his attitude since your visit yesterday! His case manger came in today to verify that he actually does want to go to an inpatient rehab facility to have intense therapy to get stronger so that he will be able to go home and enjoy his life. She reminded him that the last time she asked him, he had declined going to rehab and was choosing hospice. Today, he told her he was definitely choosing to go to an inpatient rehab facility and did not want to go home on hospice. I wept when he told her that. I know that Scout's visit yesterday played a role in that! He was reminded there is a life outside of the four walls of his hospital room. He was reminded how special and unconditional the love of a pet is. He was reminded there are so many reasons to choose life!
I am so deeply indebted to you for helping him realize these things and making the decision to live! Please give Scout all of the treats she wants today and give her love and kisses from me. I am forever grateful to you! With love, hugs, and gratitude - KH
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