December 1998: The year Pet Assisted Therapy began at St. Mary's Hospital for children as a pilot program
30 minutes/ day: Amount of time researchers have suggested for sessions with Animal Assisted Therapy to effectively reduce loneliness
57% of psychiatrists, 48% of psychologists, 40% of family practitioners: In a random sample, the percentages of different medical professionals who recommended pet therapy for combatting loneliness, depression and stress
7,000 Americans: Number of Type IV blind people who guide dogs to commute
3 steps: Certification steps a pet assisted therapy dog must pass to be used by Therapet: obedience training, skills classes, then a temperament test
-compiled by Aradhya Nigam
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