Animal-Assisted Intervention Services
Tailoring animal-assisted therapy and education (activities/groups/cases) to meet the needs of participants from different families, social welfare service organizations, and schools to enhance their quality of life.
Welfare and Practice of Therapy Animals
In 2016, we collaborated with relevant animal-assisted service organizations in Taiwan and Japan to develop and refine the Welfare Guidelines for Therapy Animals, focusing on translating principles into practice to ensure the physical and psychological needs of therapy animals are valued and protected.
Therapy Dog and Dog Owner Training and Certification Qualifications
We provide systematic training and certification qualifications for therapy dogs and dog owners, enabling participants to volunteer with their pets while bringing care to society and enhancing connections.
Professional Education and Support for Animal-Assisted Therapy
Providing educational opportunities and sharing for professionals on how to integrate goal-oriented and ethically aligned therapy approaches with animal-assisted intervention techniques (therapy/activities/education).
The Hong Kong Animal Assisted Therapy Association (HKAATA) is a self-financing non-profit organization. Since 2008, we have been introducing animal-assisted therapy to marginalized youth, children, and those in need, tailoring effective therapeutic interventions for our service recipients. Officially established in 2013, our team comprises various professionals, including experienced social workers specializing in youth and children with special learning needs, counseling psychologists, registered teachers, and more. HKAATA’s animal-assisted therapy team undergoes training and assessment to become certified animal-assisted therapy practitioners. We are the only designated alliance partner in Hong Kong for the Professional Animal Therapy Association (PATA) in Taiwan, making us the sole organization in Hong Kong led and operated by certified animal-assisted therapy practitioners accredited by PATA. HKAATA is a full member of the International Association of Human Animal Interaction Organization (IAHAIO) and a member of its International Animal Welfare Working Group.
If you are interested in our services, would like to collaborate with us, or become part of our therapy dog team, please feel free to contact us.
