You can register without an animal, with 1 animal, or with multiple animals in any of the following registration categories. Note that there is a $20 registration fee for registering each additional animal and $30 registration fee for registering each additional handler. Be sure to check the category of your choice on the application form.
With the payment of the appropriate fee below, your registration is valid for 2 years.
Pet Partner Patron - $150
Many Pet Partners have the desire and resources to pay their proportionate share of the full two year expense of the Pet Partners program. In appreciation of your interest and ability to pay this amount, Delta Society will provide a free Pet Partners vest as a thank you. You will also receive your pet’s visiting identification tag, your volunteer identification badge, and a subscription to Interactions magazine. Complete and submit all forms to Delta Society. Remember to include copies of your team evaluation score sheets (PPST and PPAT). $50 of this Patron registration is tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes as a charitable contribution to Delta society, federal identification number 91-1158281.
The expense for Delta Society to provide the Pet Partners program support and services to over 8,000 Pet Partners teams and 96 Affiliate Groups for two years is $150 per Pet Partners team. Because of generous donations by over 2,000 Patrons and contributors we are able to provide a two-year Pet Partners registration at the following discounted rates:
Pet Partner with one Animal – $75
Registration for two years includes your pet’s visiting identification tag, your volunteer identification badge, and a subscription to Interactions magazine. Complete and submit all forms to Delta Society. Remember to include copies of your team evaluation score sheets (PPST and PPAT).
Pet Partner Affiliate Group Member - $50
Pet Partner Affiliate Group registration fee for two years includes support from your local group, your pet’s visiting identification tag, your volunteer identification badge, and a subscription to Interactions magazine. If you do not know whether your group is a Delta Affiliate Group, ask your local group leader, check our website www.deltasociety.org, or call Delta Society at 425.226.7357.
Pet Partner without an Animal - $40
People who do not have an animal can assist Pet Partners teams by interacting with staff and clients on visits. They help organize events, help with workshops and screenings, and provide educational presentations on benefits of animal-assisted activities and therapy through the Pet Partners Program. Individuals with no animal must complete the training requirements and pass the volunteer review. They may register at the reduced fee of $40 for two years and will receive a volunteer identification badge and a subscription to Interactions magazine.
Pet Partner Senior or Pet Partner with a Disability - $40
Senior registration for volunteers 55+ or who have a disability is $40 for two years and includes your pet’s visiting identification tag, your volunteer identification badge, and a subscription to Interactions magazine. Complete and submit all forms to Delta Society. Remember to include copies of your team evaluation score sheets (PPST and PPAT).
Pet Partner Additional Handler(s) - $30 each
This fee for two years applies when an additional handler is registering with a previously registered animal, either at the same time, or after that of the animal’s initial registration. When registering additional handlers, complete and submit all forms, and include a photo of each additional handler with the animal. Remember to include copies of your team evaluation score sheets (PPST and PPAT). Each additional handler must complete the Volunteer Review.
Pet Partner Additional Animal(s) - $20 each
This fee for two years applies when you are registering an additional animal either at the same time, or after your initial registration. When registering an additional animal, complete and submit all forms, and include a photo of each additional animal with handler. Remember to include copies of your team evaluation score sheets (PPST and PPAT). Note: The Volunteer Review is not required for additional animal applications. Includes pet tag, and identification badge for each additional animal registered.
Additional Support of Pet Partners - - - Any Gift Amount Appreciated!
It is Delta Society’s goal to keep registration / renewal fees affordable for individuals who wish to share the love of their animal companions with others. The registration fees cover only the “benefits of registration” as listed in your Pet Partners Team Training Manual. Pet Partners may choose to support the program with a tax-deductible charitable contribution for a greater or lesser amount than the Patron Gift, in addition to the registration fee.
To Register or Renew:
Already a Pet Partner, but need to add another animal or renew? Please enter the Members Only section.
Not a Pet Partner yet? You must complete the home study course manual or attend a training course in your area prior to being evaluated with your animal and completing registration materials. Questions? Contact Pet Partners, Affiliate Groups, and Team Evaluators in your area.
