Loving Animals Providing Smiles
$7,570 raised from 88 donations
How We Impact the Community
Since 2001, LAPS has created thousands of smiles by bringing high-quality and enriching in-person Animal-Assisted Interactions to vulnerable populations in Napa County. We serve children living with emotional or learning difficulties, teens and young adults dealing with life’s stresses, seniors in Assisted-Living and Memory Care, and patients in skilled nursing facilities. Volunteers and their pets perform behavior assessments and learn therapy skills during a multi-week training course for working with children, teens and fragile elderly.
LAPS volunteers and family help teams practice their skills in several diverse roleplay scenarios. New teams are tested to the highest standards every two years and mentored throughout their careers. Expanding on our unsurpassed training program, LAPS will soon offer an Introduction to Therapy Skills class as a first step for handlers exploring whether they and their pets might be successful as a Therapy Team.
LAPS welcomes dogs, cats, bunnies, mini-horses and mini-donkeys as therapy pets who work alongside their human partners to share unconditional love with clients of all ages.
Making a difference in the lives of clients of all ages.
Testimonial
LAPS is a wonderful organization. They are a blessing to my Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. As a Recreational Therapist, I know the benefits of the therapy teams. We love them and hope they can continue to visit.
What a $10 donation buys
Inspire creativity in children with 20 boxes of crayons and original coloring pages featuring LAPS therapy teams in action.
What a $50 donation buys
Covers a half-day training site rental to enhance therapy team skills and support our volunteers.
Other Ways to Help
Volunteer: We need compassionate community members to make a difference with their friendly, well-mannered pets. Bring joy and healing to those in need.
Share: Know someone perfect for our group? Spread the word! Share our story with your family, friends, and neighbors.
Will you be our Property Angel? Offer underused business or warehouse space for our training classes and play a crucial role in furthering our mission.
No Pet? No problem! Become an Associate Member and provide essential administrative support. Help us achieve our strategic goals for 2025 and beyond, making a lasting community impact.
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