Pawsitive Friendships

Redefining Special Needs Therapy Pawsitive Friendships, an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supports individuals with special needs by integrating pets into adaptive activities. Our approach goes beyond companionship, focusing on personal development, building confidence, and opening up new opportunities through the unique connection between humans and pets. Currently, Pawsitive Friendships partners with over 40 facilities to serve more than 2,300 individuals annually. Driving innovation, compassion, and exceptional care, our specialized curriculum focuses on developing skills such as: · Balance & Coordination · Communication · Executive Function · Emotional Regulation · Motor Planning · Motor Skills · Sensory Processing · Social Participation · Visual Processing Pawsitive Friendships invites you to be a changemaker alongside us as we continue to support individuals with special needs to reach their full potential through the unique bond of pets. Connect with us to become a facility partner, volunteer or sponsor. A monetary donation to Pawsitive Friendships qualifies for the State of Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization Tax Credit.