Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale, Inc. is a pet-visitation therapy program serving some 16 health care centers in Scottsdale. It is well documented that the presence of pets is beneficial in improving the quality of life for socially-isolated residents of healthcare centers. The outstanding video and hands on with a real live dog, and a coloring book give the children information they may not get elsewhere.
Handouts help the families .
An Advisory Council is comprised of a three veterinarians, activity directors of four health care centers, and a few others. Occasional meetings consist of program status reports and solicitation of comments and suggestions from the members. They are available for consultation regarding problems in their areas of expertise. Speakers or films are featured on dealing with the elderly, pet care and health, and pet training. The October meeting each year, is to recognize the volunteer-pet teams.