The Human Animal Bond, Inc. (HAB) is a non-profit service organization [IRS 501(c)(3) status] staffed by area volunteers dedicated to providing animal assisted activities and promoting the human-animal bond. It consists of individuals and "teams" that go on scheduled calls to area hospitals, schools, various types of health care facilities and convalescent centers. Informational and educational monthly meetings are held for the membership.
Happy Howl-oween from HAB
News and Events
Retiree Fair
Come by our booth at the Ft. Leavenworth Annual Retiree Fair on Nov 1 at Lewis and Clark from 10-noon.
Howl-oween Dog Party
During our October General Membership meeting we will hosting a Howl-oween Dog Party. Click here to view the interactive slide show.
The Human Animal Bond, Inc. (HAB) is a non-profit service organization[IRS501(c)(3) status] staffed by area volunteers dedicated to providing animal assisted activities and promoting the human-animal bond.It consists of individuals and "teams" that go on scheduled calls to area hospitals, schools, various types of health care facilities and convalescent centers. Informational and educational monthly meetings are held for the membership.
The benefits of interaction with pets are many. Visits with therapy pets encourage reminiscence and social interaction and result in stress relief and incidental physio-therapy.
Medical studies suggest that blood pressure may be lowered and hospital stays shortened when patients have access to pets.
Often, a visit with a pet can be the high point in the day of a shut in, bringing happiness and a sense of calm and well-being.
Check out our links page for more information on Pet Therapy.
The Human Animal Bond, Inc. (HAB) is a non-profit service organization [IRS 501(c)(3) status] staffed by area volunteers dedicated to providing animal assisted activities and promoting the human-animal bond. It consists of individuals and "teams" that go on scheduled calls to area hospitals, schools, various types of health care facilities and convalescent centers. Informational and educational monthly meetings are held for the membership. 
The benefits of interaction with pets are many. Visits with therapy pets encourage reminiscence and social interaction and result in stress relief and incidental physio-therapy.