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Prerequisites for YouThe person handling the animal (handlers) must be at least 10 years old. Handlers younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must have written permission from a parent or guardian to participate. People who do not have an animal may also register as Pet Partners.
Prerequisites for your Animal CompanionAll animals except birds must have lived in the owner's home for at least 6 months. Birds must have lived in the owner's home for at least 1 year. All animals except "pocket pets" must be at least 1 year at the time the animal is evaluated. Pocket pets (e.g., guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, etc.) must be at least 6 months at the time the animal is evaluated. Dogs trained to aggressively protect and/or encouraged to actively bite, even as a component of a dog sport (e.g., bite work that is part of Schutzhund) may not be Pet Partners. Animals That Can Be Pet PartnersThere are a great many species that make wonderful visiting animals and can form a strong human-animal bond. Only domesticated animals may become Pet Partners. Examples of registered pets include: |
Wild or exotic animals (e.g., snakes, ferrets, lizards) may not be Pet Partners. |
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