A few words
Our philosophy is to offer social work to socially vulnerable groups of the population through the contact of children and adults with animals to improve human health, psychology, mood and ability.
Our purpose is:
Our purpose is to promote, promote and enhance the value and benefits of the “human-animal” bond as well as to provide safe and effective therapeutic contact with animals:
– through visits to vulnerable groups of people (Disabled etc.)
– through training with informative programs (seminars, schools, etc.)
– through activities (events, excursions, etc.)
Our goals are:
Our goals are to provide quality therapeutic contact visits with animals, with respect, dignity and sensitivity
– consistency, responsibility and honesty in all our activities
– the creation of a network of volunteers and meeting their needs
– training through courses & seminars for those who wish to work voluntarily (with or without their pet)
Organizing team
Terpsi Paschali
Terpsi Paschali was born and raised in Thessaloniki. She is married and has two children, one of whom is a child with special needs. He worked for 25 years at the Health Fund of the National Bank and has been active in animal welfare associations for several years.(Facebook)
Her family also includes three dogs, all former strays.
– Certificate of completion «Pet Partners Handler-Therapy Animal Program» PET PARTNERS
– Certificate of Completion “Animal Assisted Psychotherapy-Feline & Canine Companionship in Treatment”, ZUR Inst.LLC
– Certificate of Completion «Animal Assisted Therapy», Professional Development Resources, Inc
– Certificate of completion «Animal-assisted therapy:Paws with a cause» Wolters Kluwer
– Certificate of Completion «Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)», National Institute of Mental Health
– Certificate of Attendance “Advancing HAI Beyond Boundaries:Developing a Road Map Toward the Future.” IAHAIO Symposium, Copenhagen-Denmark 2015
– Autism Spectrum Disorder University of the Aegean
– Certificate of completion Learning Disabilities Awareness HL Services
– ICT in vocational education and training University of the Aegean
– Certificate of Completion Autism Cultivating Healthy Relationships through Play
– Certificate of Completion Occupational Therapy Introduction
– Autism Awareness Couese For Parents- Autism training
– Certificate of Comlpetion .Pet Psychology Diploma New Skills Academy
Maria Stogianni
Maria Stogianni, professional positive dog trainer, in charge of the 4dogs (www.4dogs.gr) group and author of the first Greek book “Homemade Recipes for Dogs”. She teaches new trainers, writes in magazines and online, volunteers in school outreach programs, radio shows & animal welfare associations.
In September 2012, she and Terpsi Paschali launched the pioneering program of therapeutic contact dogs for people with special needs, with more than 1,500 hours of visits to Disabled associations (2012-2014).
– Certificate Diploma of “Academy of Dog Training & Behavior” ADTB
– Certificate Diploma of “StarDogs Trainer’s Academy”
– Certificate of completion «Pet Partners Handler-Therapy Animal Program» PET PARTNERS
– Certificate of Completion “Animal Assisted Psychotherapy-Feline & Canine Companionship in Treatment” ZUR Inst.LLC
– Certificate of Completion «Animal Assisted Therapy», Professional Development Resources, Inc
– Certificate of completion «Animal-assisted therapy:Paws with a cause» Wolters Kluwer
– Certificate of Attendance “Advancing HAI Beyond Boundaries:Developing a Road Map Toward the Future.” IAHAIO Symposium, Copenhagen-Denmark 2015
– ICT in vocational education and training University of the Aegean
– Certificate of completion of Service Dogs Training Courses for Retrieving Independence
Ioannis Stamatiou
Ioannis Stamatiou is a graduate of the Veterinary School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He retrained for a year at the Small Animal Surgery Clinic of Veterinary Medicine. Since 1991, he has maintained a veterinary clinic in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. (www.stamatiouvet.gr) He was treasurer of the Association of Small Animal Veterinarians of Macedonia and Thrace and was later elected President of the Association. He actively participated in programs of the Association for the Protection and Care of Stray Animals of Eastern Thessaloniki.
S. Georgiou
S. Georgiou is an experienced psychologist and positive dog trainer. She is the guardian of an 8-year-old former stray dog. She attends seminars and conferences in the fields of animal psychology and actively participates in animal welfare organizations.
