Tilly’s Place Mission:
To empower healthcare and education professionals to partner with therapy animals using evidence-based practices to promote human and animal well-being
Tilly’s Place Services
Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education: An Introduction to Incorporating Therapy Animals into Practice
Getting Started in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI); Professional Standards and Practice in Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Education (AAE)
Developing a Therapy Animal Program; Considerations for Safe and Effective Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) with Diverse Populations
Tilly’s Place is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing competency for occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants.
Meet the Therapy Dogs
Orion and Tilly got their start at Nazareth University, where they helped create the InterProfessional Animal-assisted Wellness (IPAW) Collaborative.
We were on the news!
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Registered Therapy Dog (since 2021)
Breed: Labrador retriever
Born: March 1, 2020
Birth place: Guiding Eyes for the Blind Canine Development Center, Patterson, New York
First career: potential Guiding Eyes for the Blind guide dog (released in 2020 due to ear infections)
Handler: Laura Poleshuck
Favorite pastimes: eating, visiting with people, slow walks
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Registered Therapy Dog (since 2023)Breed: golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix
Born: September 1, 2022
Birth place: Ohio
Rescue organization: Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
First career: foster puppy, Philadelphia, PA
Handler: Laura Poleshuck
Favorite pastimes: chewing on toys, playing with Orion, and meeting people
Stay in Touch
laura@tillysplace.org
585-520-4456
50 State Street, Building H
Pittsford, NY 14534