Event Information

Pet Partner Team Training Classes and Evaluations

Local events are sponsored by the following participating regional Pet Partners groups.

  • Paws for People - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine of Tufts University, Grafton MA
  • Caring Companions - Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield MA
Pet Partners Team Training

These courses are offered as two days events; a total of 12-hour training. Please scroll down for additional sponsor specific information and to register.

April 16 & 17, 2011 sponsored by Caring Companions, Pittsfield MA

June 5 & 12, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

October 16 & 23, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

Pet Partners Team Evaluation

Team evaluation times are prescheduled - contact event sponsor for registration. Please scroll down for additional sponsor specific information and to register.

There is no charge for Delta Society Pet Partners 2-year registration renewal. Thank you for your continuing volunteer commitment to your community!

March 13, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

May 15, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

Date TBD sponsored by Caring Companions, Pittsfield MA

July 10, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

September 18, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

November 6, 2011 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

"Paws for People" Pet Partners Team Training & Evaluation Events

"Paws for People" is a regional group of Pet Partners associated with Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton, MA. Paws for People provides regular Pet Partner training and evaluation sessions in Central Massachusetts, as well as matching services for volunteers and facilities. "Paws for People" provides support for it's members through direct contact, continuing education seminars and much communication.

Cost for the Paws for People program sponsored 2-day training event and Team Evaluation is $160.00, which includes membership in Paws for People. Discount available for students and seniors.

Training events are conducted at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (formally Tufts University) campus in Grafton, MA . Lunch will be provided.

Pet Partners Team Evaluations are conducted. Individual team times will be assigned at the conclusion of the Training event.

Contact Paws for People directly at or (508) 839-8741 (voice mail only) for further information and to get a registration application.

"Caring Companions" Pet Partners Team Training & Evaluations Events

The Berkshire Medical Center is home to a regional group of Pet Partners, Caring Companions, and provides regular Pet Partner training and evaluation sessions in Western Massachusetts.

Contact the Medical Center directly at or Terry Cormier at (413) 447-2114 ext. 3657 (event organizer) for further information about the Pet Partners program and to get a registration application.

Volunteer to Help

Already a Delta Society Pet Partners and wish to volunteer? Contact Us

We need 2 volunteers for each Training session and 4 volunteers for each evaluation!

Reserve Your Place

To reserve your place in the Team Training sessions please contact the individual indicated for the specific regional event. Payment will be collected prior to the start of the training session. Only cash or a check is accepted.

Questions

For more information about Delta Society Pet Partners or to ask specific questions about the program - Contact Us.

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