How can you recognize if your cat would be a good therapy cat?

Our question this week was:

Dr. Debra – I have a cat and would love to do visits to a local nursing home. How can I tell if this would be right for him?

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Danielle C.

Answer

Hi – thanks for your email. You wrote asking how to determine if your cat would be a good therapy cat. I’d recommend that you contact a few nursing homes or therapy groups to determine what their qualifications are. They may differ slightly but would expect them to require: