Helping People and Pets

Pet Visits

PAWsitive Recovery facilitates “in treatment” pet visits to keep patients encouraged and motivated. When a person cares for and interacts with an animal, they feel purpose and responsibility. Having animal interactions in treatment facilities lifts the mood of patients and staff members. Dogs can spark pleasurable memories of childhood and adult life experiences. They hold no judgment and offer unconditional love. A dog will gladly display affection and adoration to their human companions, despite their past or problems with addiction. They reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. A pet owner knows the enormous joy and comfort that an animal can provide, especially in troubled times. Most pets are considered essential members of the family and irreplaceable companions. PAWsitive Recovery believes that the human-animal bond is crucial to healing and growth. Animal visits give patients hope, encouragement, and something to look forward to while in treatment.

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Helping Pets

Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities at Shelters for those in Recovery or Healing from Domestic Violence

We are a proud partner of soul dog rescue in Fort Lupton. Soul Dog started with a mission of helping the deserving dogs and cats on Tribal Lands in the Four Corners region. Soul Dog takes a proactive approach to eliminate unwanted litters of puppies and kittens being born at staggering numbers. Spay/neuter is the only answer to ever getting ahead. Their mission is to perform collaborative, targeted work, primarily through spay/neuter, in underserved regions to create sustainable change and promote cultural shifts regarding the treatment of companion animals. The Soul Dog shelter has received 167 stray or unwanted pets since June 1, 2021 (1461 since January 1). That is an average of 7 dogs and cats entering our shelter every day of this month, and there is no end in sight. As you can imagine, this overwhelming number of precious animals needing help puts a significant strain on the budget. Soul Dog never wants to turn any pet away, but to do that, they need help. PAWsitive Recovery works with people in treatment and the court system due to alcohol and drug charges an opportunity to work with animals at the shelter. This can be an excellent way to perform community service and give back to the animals. The shelter needs help cleaning kennels, feeding and socializing animals

*A background check may be required.