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What is LAPP?

Larimer Animal-People Partnership is a group of individuals joined by a desire to promote the human-animal bond. Because we care deeply about people and animals, we strive to encourage positive interactions between them. As an organization our goals are to:

• Explore the many facets of the human-animal bond

• Increase public awareness of the significance of human-animal bond by offering presentations and community service programs.

• Support and publicize current human-animal projects within the community through volunteer and networking efforts.

Founded in 1990, LAPP is a nonprofit volunteer group affiliated with the Delta Society. Many of our members represent other animal-related or service organizations throughout the community. We utilize these connections to keep informed of human-animal bond projects through the region and to help coordinate service of different groups.

In an effort to foster bonding between humans and their canines, LAPP created The Doggie Olympics 15 years ago. This fun event gets bigger each year. 

How to Volunteer with your Animal

Members of LAPP register their animals through one of two organizations:  The Delta Society or Therapy Dogs, Incorporated.

If you have a dog you may register through either organization.  If you have any other animal: cat, bird, horse, etc. you will need to register through The Delta Society.  If you have a specific facility that you want to volunteer at, you need to check with them and understand their requirements.  Some facilities will take either registration, some may not.  It is best to know the requirements before you spend time and money pursuing  registering your animal with one of these organizations.