Event Form

Thank you for your interest in Pets and Friends’ events!

We require an event request form completed at least 6 weeks prior to the event date.*

There are primarily two types of pet therapy events. These are ad hoc requests as opposed to scheduled routine pet therapy visits to care homes, hospitals, hospices and other facilities. These could be a one-off event or they could be a reoccurring event that has no pattern or is infrequently held. Please determine which type of event you are requesting.

Community Pet Therapy Visits

Community Pet Therapy Visits are those requested by colleges or universities, secondary schools, outreach or community programs, health care staff and first responder units and others that require support infrequently in the year or as a need arises. These visits are free to our communities. In the event that funding from your organization is available to support services such as pet therapy, we would gratefully accept any donation that allows our work to continue. Any and all support would be welcome, but not necessary.

Employee Wellness Corporate Sponsored Event

Employee Wellness Corporate Sponsored Events are those requested by companies that would like to provide pet therapy visits as part of their employee wellness program. Pets and Friends respectfully accepts donations or sponsorship funds for these visits to continue our mission. We thank our corporate partners for recognizing the healing power of a pet therapy visit and for including Pets and Friends in their staff wellness programs. Pets and Friends kindly requests a donation per hour of pet therapy. From there, each pet therapy visit can be tailored to individual requirements. We will work with you to get the right fit for your event and our pet therapy teams.

Note: The request process is the same for both types of events. We require a minimum of 6 weeks’ notice for event requests and all requests must be approved by Pets and Friends based on whether the event is in line with our our overall purpose: Pets and Friends is a registered charity that provides and promotes the healing comfort and companionship of animals through pet therapy visitations. Our ability to fulfill your request is based on the availability and interest of our volunteers. The request for volunteers occurs after all event details have been confirmed. After evaluating your request, Pets and Friends may make recommendations based on the details provided.

To find out more about our Pet Therapy Events, read the FAQs here.

If you have any questions about scheduling an event or are simply inquiring about hosting an event but do not yet have all of the details, please contact us.

Event Request Form

Which type of event are you requesting?*
- Community Pet Therapy Visit
- Employee Wellness Corporate Sponsored Event
Event Name*
First
Event Contact*
This is the person Pets and Friends will correspond with to coordinate the event, and the person who our volunteers will contact the day of the event for wayfinding or navigational concerns.
First Last
Contact Title/Position*
Contact Phone*
Please use the best phone number that a volunteer may contact you at for support the day of the event.
Contact Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Event Date*
Please submit your event a minimum of 6 weeks in advance.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Event Start Time*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Event End Time*
Note: Minimum Length: 60 min. | Maximum Length: 90 min. / 2 hr events are not available.

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Is the date/time flexible?
Event Description*
Please describe the purpose of the event here.
Organization Name*
First
Location Name
Please only fill out if different from organization name.
First
Event Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Website
Your organization's website, if available
Location Details*
Please describe the exact area in which the event will take place, including where in the building, square footage, enclosed or not, whether or not seating is available, standing capacity, maximum room capacity, etc.
Parking Details (Complimentary Parking Must Be Provided)*
Parking details need to be provided when submitting the form. Please describe in detail where volunteers should park. Advise if parking is free, license plates are required in advance, cash reimbursement will be provided, or other. If necessary, please describe the route volunteers should take from the parking area to the event. Be sure to include a map by email and/or link if this will be helpful for navigational support.
Volunteer Check In*
Please describe where and with whom volunteers should go to check in when they arrive. Be sure to include the exact entrance and floor # as applicable as well as the contact name and phone if different from Event Contact, above.
Are there any additional requests you have of Pets and Friends?
Please use this space to describe any additional requests you have of Pets and Friends, or specific regulations or requirements of your site that our volunteers (two or four-legged!) should be aware of. All special requests and related policies must be shared at the time the Event Request is submitted so there is time to review them.
File
Upload any related files such as a campus map or policy that needs to be reviewed by Pets and Friends here, or email to gro.sdneirfdnastep@ofni.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Estimated Number of Participants*
Please provide an estimated number of attendees or participants that will be interacting with the therapy pets during the entire event.
How do you plan to market the event?*
Please select which of the following most aligns with your event. If you have particular concerns around this, please inquire before submitting your request.
- Community Events - Pets and Friends will provide templates to market the event that is on target with our brand. You will have access to the templates to add your logo.
- Corporate Events - Pets and Friends will collaborate with you for your marketing needs; however, we ask that marketing is professionally printed and on brand with our pet therapy program.
Do staff, guests or residents have or bring pets to your site?*
Please select even if staff or guests only occasionally bring pets to your site.
- Yes
- No
Will your organization photograph the event and provide photos that Pets and Friends can use in marketing materials?*
Photos may be taken by your marketing team or the event contact, and can be of the therapy pets or include participants who are visiting the therapy pets. Your organization is responsible for seeking written permission.
Do you expect press or media coverage at your event?*
If yes, we will follow up for more details.
Does your organization plan to donate to Pets and Friends?*
For more information, please read about Community and Corporate visits, above.
Please indicate the dollar amount you'll be donating to, or sponsorship level you'll be supporting for Pets and Friends.
Do you consent that Pets and Friends, including volunteer pet therapy teams, may photograph, film and/or audio record therapy pets, including interacting with participants, for marketing, social media and/or as a personal keepsake?*
Consents for filming, photography and/or audio recording are the responsibility of the Host. Notification should be provided to participants ahead of time so they can opt out if they decide to.
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about Pets and Friends?
Plan Your Pet Therapy Event With Us
Please review our Plan Your Pet Therapy Event With Us before submitting an Event Request Form. You will be asked to Consent that you have read this in the form, below. We are happy to help if you have any questions, so please contact us.
Consent*
I have read and agree to follow Plan Your Pet Therapy Event With Us as above.
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