Vancouver ecoVillage is a Non-Profit (Reg. S-0064663) dedicated to providing therapeutic services and mental health wellness for all. In addition to our therapy dog program, we have a food rescue and various projects like gardening and training community support workers.​
Healing Hearts with Furry Friends 💕
At Vancouver Ecovillage, our pet therapy events are designed to uplift mental health and wellness. Interacting with our affectionate dogs has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, and even ease pain perception.
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Since 2015, we’ve specialized in stress reduction events at universities, businesses and nursing homes, with a
special focus on providing emotional support for the elderly. Our programs bring comfort, connection and
smiles wherever we go.
​Our Mission: Healing with Heart
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At Vancouver Ecovillage, our therapy dog program is dedicated to enhancing mental and physical well-being through the power of animal-assisted therapy. We provide companionship and emotional support to those in need, fostering joy and connection in communities across universities, businesses, and nursing homes.
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Our therapy dogs are rigorously trained, completing 200 hours of preparation and passing two certifications:
one external through the Canadian Kennel Club and one internal evaluation. Each dog is backed by $5 million
in comprehensive third-party liability insurance, ensuring peace of mind for all. We also offer training and
certification for therapy dogs and their handlers, empowering others to join our mission.
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THERAPY DOGS OFFER WELCOME RESPITE
ST. PAUL'S HOSPITAL: Patients get companionship, love​
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TIFFANY CRAWFORD
Frances Spooner is weak from open heart surgery, but when Vita, a two-year-old French English bulldog, bounds in the room for a cuddle she feels a spark of energy.
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“Oh my goodness I just love dogs. Look at her ... she’s a healer,” she said, petting the 14 kg animal cradled in her lap on Sunday in the cardiac wing at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.​​..​
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Vita is one of five therapy dogs that makes rounds at St. Pauls, offering unconditional love, companionship and cuteness to patients and their loved ones trying to cope. She’s fast becoming a star among patients and hospital staff, eliciting chuckles every time she gives a high five with her paw.
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Many in the cardiac, HIV and psychiatric wards are long-term patients, and request daily visits from Vita or one of the other therapy dogs to provide temporary distraction from pain, stress and loneliness.
But Vancouver Ecovillage, the organization that runs the Therapy Dog program, can’t keep up with the demand, and is short on volunteers...​​ Read More
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