Pets on Wheels is a not for profit volunteer 501c3 organization which provides friendly visits from volunteers and their pets to those requiring the support of an institutional setting.

Visits are most often to nursing homes; however, assisted living communities and facilities for the physically and mentally challenged are also recipients of our visits. Recently, veterans' hospitals, programs for the homeless, and children at risk of home out placement have also been added to our visits. Our emphasis is on residents who have been unresponsive to ongoing activities. Many of these patients have impaired cognitive abilities due to specific illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, and react to animals with more awareness than to people around them. For instance, repetitive speech behavior or annoying mannerisms may cease while a patient is petting an animal.

Pets love unconditionally, even when a person is no longer attractive, even-tempered, or agile. Their warmth makes a difference to those they visit.

Wondering what the difference between a Therapy Dog and a Service Dog is? Wikipedia explains:

• Therapy Dog
  
  
• Service Dog

Special thanks to:

• Webmaster-Karen Watson
• IT support-David Rummel
• Database development/support- Scott Johnson
• Southern MD Give Camp Development Team-
  • Aaron Soto
  • Craig Koroscil
  • John Cudd
  • Jonathon Crawford
• Public Relations - Chelsea Rose Non-Profit PR
• MD Pet Gazette http://www.mdpetgazette.com/