Windwalker's mission is to build the profession of pet assisted therapy that is widely integrated into health care, rehabilitation, social services, and education at all levels, pre-school to university and beyond.

To accomplish this Windwalker members strive:

To gain recognition nationally for the profession of Pet Assisted Therapy;

To continue to develop, monitor and upgrade the highest professional standards in PPAT ethics, guidelines and curriculum;

To provide a network of shared experiences, shared learning and mentoring for individuals studying in the field, practicing in the field and advocating for the field;

To collaborate with like-minded people to build a better world for all living things through social reform initiatives, public policy initiatives, legislation and speaking out against violence towards animals and people;

To inspire the development of PPAT treatment based programs for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities, individuals who are elderly, individuals who are abused and individuals who are incarcerated;

To promote the development of PPAT educational programs on all levels, from preschool through university and beyond;

To enhance public awareness of the tragic link of abuse between people and animals and to educate so as to prevent the ongoing cycle.


Our vision is to build a better world for people and animals through the professional of Pet Assisted Therapy.

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Application for the Windwalker Therapy Team Card Credential

This form must accompany all applications and renewals for Windwalker credentialing.

For first time applicants, please submit this form along with:

• A copy of your current proof of insurance
• A copy of your certificate of completion from the D. J. PPAT University Certificate Program or a similar course of study
• A copy of your therapy pet’s current medical record/rabies certificate/town license
• check for $25.00 (credentialing fee for 2 years) made out to the Windwalker Humane Coalition for Professional Pet Assisted Therapy 
• A picture of you and your pet for the identification card.

To renew credentialing for active PPAT Teams, please submit this form along with:

• A copy of your current proof of insurance
• A copy of your therapy pet’s current medical record/rabies certificate/town license
• A copy of your therapy pet’s temperament test or if the temperament test is outdated, 2 professional letters of recommendation stating that the pet is functioning effectively in a professional pet assisted therapy program or its equivalent documenting a current and effective professional pet assisted therapy program
• check for $25.00 (credentialing fee for 2 years) made out to the Windwalker Humane Coalition for Professional Pet Assisted Therapy 
• A picture of you and your pet for the identification card if you need a new one.

To apply for credentialing with a new or additional therapy pet, the therapy team must meet the credentialing criteria for first time applicants.  Pets must go through a training program such as Course 2 of the D.J. PPAT University Certificate program or a similar training program that prepares the therapy team to work as a PPAT team.  The trainer will determine the pet’s competency for PPAT work.

 Please read the attached Code of Ethics, sign below, and return all necessary documentation to

Deborah Wesolowski
The Windwalker Humane Coalitio

622 Walnut Hill Rd
Woonsocket RI 02895

Attention Windwalker Credentialing Committe

I _________________________________read the attached Code of Ethics and agree to abide by these statements as a credentialed member of the Windwalker Humane Coalition for Professional Pet Assisted Therapy.  I also agree that I will notify the committee if any of the above criteria is no longer applicable and I will return my Therapy Team card which will no longer be valid.

Signature: _______________________________

Print your name: __________________________

Therapy Pet’s Name: _______________________

Date: ________________

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Therapy Pet’s Name: ___________________________________________

Program Name: ______________________________________________

ü      Signed application                                                 Y       N

ü      Signed Best Practices                                            Y       N

ü      Check for $25.00                                                   Y       N      NA

ü      Proof of Liability Insurance coverage                     Y       N

ü      Certificate of completion of an approved education program

          [initial applicants]                                                     Y       N       NA

ü      Verification of completion of pet assisted therapy training for a different dog  [previously credentialed applicants]       Y       N       NA

ü      Health/medical statement from Veterinarian             Y       N

ü      Rabies Certificate                                                  Y       N

ü      Current town/city dog license                                 Y       N

ü      Current temperament test [or]                                 Y       N       NA

2 professional references for active teams

[renewals]                                                              Y       N       NA

ü      Photo of active therapy team                                  Y       N       NA

Date Reviewed: ___________________________________________

Credentialing Effective: _____________________________________

Requested further information: ________________________________

Reviewed by: ______________________________________________

Credentialing checklist rev. 9.08