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Human-Animal Bond in Colorado

Human-Animal Bond in Colorado Welcome to HABIC Sharing a Powerful Relationship

The love of a companion animal is uncomplicated and unconditional, naturally received and returned by people of all ages. HABIC sponsors animal therapy programs, education, and research to explore and advance the benefits of the human-animal bond.

Our Mission: Improving the quality of life for people of all ages through the therapeutic benefits of companion animals.

  • Asset 11 117 volunteer teams

  • Asset 77 25+ years serving Colorado communities since 1993

  • Asset 67 41 locations across the Front Range

What We Do

Animal-assisted therapies harness the instinctive power of the human-animal bond. HABIC teams help build trust, strengthen relationships, and facilitate the therapeutic process.

students at a de-stress with dogs event on the CSU campus pet a therapy dog

Who We Serve

Our 170+ volunteer animal therapy teams work with people of all ages in hospitals, schools, assisted living facilities, mental health care centers, and many other places.

student interacting with HABIC dog

Our Staff

HABIC is a nonprofit center in Colorado State University’s School of Social Work. Meet the HABIC administrative team.

Helen Holmquist-Johnson, Ellie Beniston, Jasmine Marie

Volunteer with HABIC

You and your animal share the ability to improve the life of someone in need. Learn more about human-animal bond, animal behavior and training, and registering your pet as a therapy animal.

Become a HABIC Volunteer Team
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