The Canadian Institute of Animal-Assisted Interventions

The Canadian Institute of Animal-Assisted Interventions is a comprehensive and lively source of information on Animal-Assisted Interventions in Canada and around the world.

Our mission is to educate and inform about Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) and present its most innovative and original programs in Canada and worldwide. We welcome practitioners of AAI, animal lovers and people who are just curious.

• What Are the Animal-Assisted Interventions?

Animal-assisted interventions are goal-oriented and structured interventions that intentionally incorporate animals in health, education and human service for the purpose of therapeutic gains and improved health and wellness.