Welcome
Welcome to Southeastern Therapy Animal Resources (STAR)! Our mission is to promote the appropriate use of suitably trained animals in therapeutic settings (including animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activities as well as “pet therapy” visitation).
In other words, we help people share their wonderful dogs with those who are lonely, sick, learning to read, or just in need of a smile.
To accomplish our mission we:
- Educate the public about the value and appropriate use of animals in therapy
- Serve as an information clearinghouse among groups and individuals in the Southeastern states, particularly the Charleston, S.C. area, who practice animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy
- Assist nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, schools, and other institutions in the Charleston, S.C. area in setting up effective animal assisted activities, animal assisted therapy, and “pet therapy” visitation programs
- Conduct information sessions and training programs for persons in the Charleston, S.C. area who wish to become therapy dog handlers
- Offer periodic review sessions for experienced therapy dog handlers
