LAPP Sponsored Activities

Crossroads Safehouse

LAPP teams collaborate with Crossroads Safehouse staff to provide a positive hands - on experience for children who have been affected by domestic violence.  More Information...

Animal Afternoons and DEAR

For Animal Afternoons LAPP heads to the local libraries to read with children. This allows children to practice their reading skills in a positive environment and enjoy the company of the animals.  There is a rotating schedule for when these afternoons are held. More information...
 

Mountain Crest Psychiatric Hospital Teen Residential Treatment Center

Teams work with the counseling staff in the Teen Residential Treatment Center at the Mountain Crest Psychiatric Hospital.  Participating at this facility also requires completion of the PVH volunteer training. More information...

Oakbrook II

Oakbrook II is a independent living community for the elderly.
This group loves visits from our teams.  More information...

Other Opportunities:

Other settings where teams can find opportunities in our community, but are not official LAPP sponsored programs include (but are not limited to):

Larimer Center for Mental Health
Fort Collins and Loveland Centers

These organizations are looking for teams to do one-on-one visits with counselors and individual children.  There are also some group therapy options.  You will need to get a background check for this venue.  More information...
 

Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR)

MCR now has at least one Pet Partner team from LAPP scheduled for each day of the week and on weekends, but are always looking for teams to to visit in the ER, Radiology Department and on the Cardiac, Neurology, Medical and Trauma units at the hospital. Most teams visit for 60-90 minutes. There are additional qualifications required to visit at MCR.  More information...

Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH)

If you would like to visit at PVH, there are additional qualifications required by them. The information page will show you the steps to getting started. Note that you may not feed a raw diet.  More information...

Pathways Hospice

Contact Kathryn Eccelston  kathrynecc@comcast.net

Get Involved!

LAPP would love to have you become involved! This is a growing organization where you will find your experience valued and your talents put to good use.

LAPP welcomes your involvement with or without your own animal. All that is asked of you is a commitment of time and an interest in promoting the human-animal bond.