Partner Type

Research

Description and Mission

ReCHAI is designed to develop a program for research and education to study the health benefits of human-animal interaction (HAI); promote the science of HAI; further the understanding and value of the relationship between humans and animals; document evidence demonstrating Animal Assisted Activity (AAA) as a beneficial form of complementary therapy; celebrate and better document the benefits of HAI; foster educational and research opportunities for MU students.

Activities:

Students working with Dr. Rebecca Johnson may participate in a variety of programs including but not limited to PAWSitive Visits an Animal Assisted Activity at senior care facilities, assist older adults as they provide foster care for shelter dogs in their homes, the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, a communtiy dog walking program (a cooperative effort with the Central Missouri Humane Society), walking the CVM greyhound's and socializing the blood donor cats.

Special emphasis and skills:

Animal Care, Data Compilation, Community Specific Research, Cultural & Social Assimilation

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Rebecca Johnson, Ph.D.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Clydesdale Hall Annex #2
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 884-6282

Homepage

http://rechai.missouri.edu/

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.