About Project Pup
About Project Pup
Pets Uplifting People
We are a nonprofit organization of about 400 volunteers.
Project Pup
Project Pup
About Project Pup
Since 1984, Project PUP has been providing pet visits to health-care facilities bringing comfort and joy to everyone they meet. Our group serves the Tampa Bay area, including Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties.
PUP stands for “Pets Uplifting People.” The group is a nonprofit organization of about 400 volunteers. The PUP volunteers screen pets for visiting nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and air ports. The pets are screened for temperament and behavior.
Such visits go on across the country. The pets love the attention, the people visited get the joy of pet companionship and our volunteers have the heart warming experience of reaching out to others. Studies consistently show the “pet therapy” visit boosts spirits and uplifts everyone involved.
Due to insurance rules we are not permitted to do home visits.
What is a therapy dog?
What is a therapy dog?
A therapy dog provides comfort, emotional support, and affection to people in need. These dogs are specially trained to interact with individuals who are struggling with physical or mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma.
Therapy dogs visit various settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and disaster areas, to provide comfort and support to people who may benefit from their presence. These dogs are not considered service animals, as their role is to provide emotional support rather than perform specific tasks.
Therapy dogs are typically well-behaved, friendly, and calm. They are trained to respond to various commands and social cues and are comfortable being touched and petted by strangers. Additionally, therapy dogs undergo extensive training and certification to ensure that they are safe and effective in their role.
Meet our amazing team
Our team is extremely qualified to help your business grow
In et lorem viverra nibh convallis lacus pellentesque morbi porttitor nec, condimentum et etiam tortor.
Justin Watson
Finance expert
Lori Cruz
Senior account executive
Robert Taylor
CTO
Samuel Basham
Founder & CEO
Frequently Asked Questions
In et lorem viverra nibh convallis lacus pellentesque morbi porttitor.
Real-life Strategy to Reach Your Goals.
Real-life strategy to reach your goals.
Scelerisque dignissim in leo at magna donec mi metus ipsum luctus nam elit sociis luctus et aliquam libero.
Real-life results
