Therapy Dog Visits for Community Events
Animal-assisted wellbeing and therapy dog visits for suitable community programs, events and gatherings across Melbourne.
Friendly and engaging.
Murphy can bring a relaxed, social element to community events while Kate supports safe, positive interaction.
Designed around the event.
We assess venue, group size, noise, format, allergies and participation so the experience is enjoyable for both people and Murphy.
Connection in a real community setting.
Golden Bond can work within busy community and wellbeing events, with Kate helping people engage with Murphy safely and naturally. Recent visits have included youth mental health and university wellbeing events, where attendees could stop by, spend time with Murphy and continue on when they were ready.
Murphy comes first too.
Breaks, water, food, rest and the option to step away are built into event planning. Murphy is free to move, sniff, explore and choose his interactions rather than being expected to perform continuously. His enjoyment and welfare are part of a successful visit.
Documentation when you need it.
Golden Bond holds Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance through Marsh. Relevant checks, qualifications, therapy-dog certifications, veterinary records and a Certificate of Currency can be provided to your organisation on request.
Kate brings everything needed for herself and Murphy and can work with site-specific requirements before the visit.
Thinking about a visit?
Have an event in mind? Tell Kate about the venue, audience and format so we can assess whether it suits Murphy.
Enquire about a visit