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Center for Human-Animal Interaction
Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, Virginia 223 followers
Dedicated to improved health and well-being through interaction with companion animals.
About us
About the Center Established in the VCU School of Medicine in June 2001, and housed in the Department of Psychiatry, the purpose of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction is to provide a formal structure for and promote interdisciplinary and interinstitutional research, clinical, and educational activities related to the human-animal relationship. Our Mission Improving health and well being through human-animal interaction. To achieve our mission, our research goal is to increase knowledge of the benefits of the human-animal interaction through interdisciplinary research. Our clinical goal is to enhance health and well being for patients and other members of our community through animal-assisted interventions. Our educational goal is to improve understanding of the benefits of the human-animal interaction.
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http://chai.vcu.edu
External link for Center for Human-Animal Interaction
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- therapy, human-animal interaction, research, volunteerism, animal-assisted intervention, animal-assisted interaction, health care workers, and therapy dogs
Locations
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1200 E BROAD ST
Richmond, Virginia 23219, US
Employees at Center for Human-Animal Interaction
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Our pets are family. How do you show your dog some extra love? Post your photo or video using #DogsOnCallChallenge! #LoveYourPetDay #DogsOnCallLove #TherapyDogs #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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Training is a lifelong journey for you and your dog. What will you teach your pup this month? Post a photo/video of your dog’s new skill using #DogsOnCallChallenge! #TrainingTips #DogsOnCallTips #DogTraining101 #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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Celebrating service, and dedication – qualities therapy dogs show every day. #PresidentsDay #LeadershipWIthLove #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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All you need is love—and a therapy dog. Happy Valentine’s Day from Dogs on Call! All you need is a dog (da-da-da-da-da)... All you need is a dog (woof-woof)... All you need is a dog, a dog, A therapy dog is all you need! #PawsForLove #DogsOnCallLove #ValentinesWithDogs #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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A huge thank-you to Robin, Bear, Wrigley, and Yogi for their dedication to Dogs on Call. You make a difference! #DogsOnCall #VolunteerAppreciation #DogsThatHeal #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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Do you have a dog with a heart of gold? They could be a therapy dog! Check out our infographic to learn the steps to certification and how they can make a difference in the community. #DogsOnCallTips #TherapyDogs #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit #Volunteer #Service #Community
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Winter blues or spring sunshine? Therapy dogs bring joy all year long. Happy Groundhog Day! #GroundhogDay Hashtags: #DogsOnCallFun #DogsThatHeal #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s honor contributions to our communities and advocate for kindness for all. #BlackHistoryMonth DogsOnCallLove #CelebrateKindness #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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Keep those tails wagging in the winter months! Here are our top cold-weather care tips for your pup. #WinterWellness DogsOnCallTips #HealthyPaws #DogsOnCall #TherapyDogs #TherapyDog #Richmond #Virginia #NonProfit
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