What is ComForT?

ComForT is a volunteer animal visitation program. Owners and their pets visit long-term care facilities, day treatment programs, assisted living residences and rehabilitation centers to promote motivational, recreational and theraputic benefits.

All animals in the program have passed nationally recognized skills and aptitude tests. They have also been examined by a veterinarian to ensure good health.

ComForT offers group and individual visits to more than twenty facilities in the Big Bend area. Our companion animal group is comprised mainly of dogs but cats and rabbits are also available for visits.

Why visit with pets?

Owning pets or simply interacting with friendly animals has been proven to provide both emotional and physical benefits.

The pets relieve boredom and stress by making long-term residential settings more like home.

In rehabilitation centers patients who have shut themselves away from people will respond to playful loving animals, opening the door for treatment.