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Welcome to
Triple B Foundation for Pet Therapy
At Triple B Foundation for Pet Therapy, our pet therapy teams strive to enhance the well being for those in need through the healing effects of the human-animal bond. We serve a variety of facilities including acute, subacute and extended care health care facilities, 911 call centers and correctional facilities.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
What We Do
Community Outreach and Education
Visits to clients and families in facilities
What is Pet Therapy?
Pet therapy is a growing field that uses dogs, cats, horses and other animals and the healing power of the human-animal connection to help people recover from or better cope with health problems resulting from heart disease, stroke, cancer, major trauma and mental health disorders.
What are the benefits of
Pet Therapy?
Pet therapy has scientifically established benefits. Those who benefit may include patients, family and other caregivers and even health care professionals at facilities or other locations visited by our registered teams.
Here are a few of the more important benefits:
Physical Health
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Release of endorphins (‘feel good’ chemicals released from the brain) that have a calming effect
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Relaxation
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Reduction in physical pain
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Potential reduction of need for medication to manage pain and anxiety
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Lowering of blood pressure
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Improvement in overall cardiovascular health
For Mental Health
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Increase in verbal communication
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Improvement in interaction with others including productive interaction with healthcare professionals and care givers
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Increase in overall socialization, sense of community
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Reduction in feelings of isolation and alienation
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Reduction of depression
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Reduction of anxiety
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Motivation for the client to recover faster
Facilities Served
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Harborview Medical Center in Seattle | UW Medicine
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Virginia Mason Medical Center; Seattle, WA
- Virginia Mason Hospital
Acute care hospital
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CHI Franciscan - Highline Medical Center; Burien, WA
Acute care hospital
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911 Call Centers - King County
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Regency Care Center; Monroe, WA
Assisted living facility
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Brookdale Monroe; Monroe, WA
Assisted living facility
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Washington State Department of Corrections
- Monroe Correctional Complex; Monroe, WA
State prison facility
NEW FACILITY
NEW FACILITIES
Partnership with the
Washington State Department of Corrections
Monroe Correctional Complex
Inmates in our correctional facilities are frequently a forgotten population. Rehabilitation can be impeded if additional resources are not provided to promote recovery and physical/mental/spiritual well-being. Pet therapy can provide additional support for recovery and well-being for inmates.
In 2017, Triple B Foundation for Pet Therapy initiated a new program serving 4 facilities in the State of Oregon Department of Corrections. After moving operations to Washington State, Triple B Foundation is now providing services to inmates at Washington State's largest correctional institution, Monroe Correctional Complex, in Monroe, Washington with a capacity of 2,400 male inmates. We are the only equine pet therapy team currently providing services at a Washington State Department of Corrections facility. Our pet therapy teams make visits to several individual units within the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) including the Special Offender's Unit (SOU) and Washington State Reformatory (WSR). 1:1 encounters with inmates occur in each of these units. Our teams also participate in family friendly events at the MCC.
Monroe Correctional Complex - Monroe, Washington
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Make a Difference
We rely on substantial aid from generous people like yourself who care to make a difference. Our nonprofit corporation depends on the generosity of benefactors like you. Every cent you decide to contribute makes a big difference in the world. Once your donation is received, a receipt will be mailed or e-mailed to you.
You may donate by mail with a check payable to Triple B Foundation for Pet Therapy:
36121 160th St. SE
Sultan, WA 98294
or
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Triple B In the News
October 12, 2019
CHI Highline Medical Center Foundation Gala
Triple B Foundation’s work is featured during this annual gala. See Brian Hohstadt, President of Triple B Foundation, and Streaker, one of Triple B’s pet therapy miniature horses, at 2:43 minutes in the video.
CHI Highline Gala 2019 Edit
March 19, 2018; KIVI TV/ABC Channel 6 Boise
Miniature horse provides therapy for patients at Saint Alphonsus
It doesn’t matter what he’s wearing, from fedora to boots, or naked, when 8-year-old Baxter and his handler Brian Hohstadt strut into a room they are surrounded like a pair of celebrities.
Baxter at St. Alphonsus - Boise
November 2, 2017
Tiny horse brings unconditional love to inmates
Therapy harnesses power of animal-human connection
Triple B Healing Hooves
Saint Alphonsus in Boise had an unlikely four-legged visitor Thursday afternoon stopping by patients' rooms. Standing at 32 and 1/2 inches tall and weighing only 150 pounds, Domi - a therapy mini horse, has a big job.
Tiny Horse Takes On Big Job
September 08, 2016
KTVB News, Boise, Idaho
Domi visits St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise
The Mix Morning Show had the pleasure of meeting one of the greatest horses ever, Domi! Domi, is a mini therapy horse that visits St. Alphonsus once a month to bring a little cheer to the long term patients. From children to adults, Domi’s calm nature and overload of cuteness brings so much happiness!
Domi the Therapy Mini Horse Visits Mix 106!
October 21, 2016
Mix 106 Radio, Boise, Idaho
Domi, the Therapy Mini Horse, Visits the Mix Morning Show
Testimonials and Recommendations
Odette Bolano, BSN, MHA, FACHE
President
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, Idaho
Other Testimonials
Wildflower Lodge - Assisted Living/Memory Care
La Grande, OR
Snake River Correctional Institution - State of Oregon
Ontario, OR
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Foundation
for Pet Therapy
36121 160th St. SE
Sultan, WA 98294
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360-722-0472
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