Welcome to HABIC Sharing a Powerful Relationship

Human-Animal Bond in Colorado – HABIC is a nonprofit center in CSU’s School of Social Work. Since 1993, HABIC has trained and supported volunteer therapy animal teams, provided education and community engagement programs, and supported research on the human-animal bond. HABIC primarily serves Northern Colorado, with therapy dog and cat teams volunteering in healthcare, schools, senior care, mental health and other community settings.

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

160+ volunteers making a difference
30+ years serving Colorado communities since 1993
45+ partner agency locations for volunteering in Northern Colorado

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Our quarterly e-newsletter, “Paws for News,” includes latest updates, event info, and more. Subscribe to stay up to date with Human-Animal Bond in Colorado!

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Volunteer with HABIC

You and your animal share the ability to improve the life of someone in need. HABIC Volunteer Teams gain knowledge on the human-animal bond, develop skills around animal behavior and training, and work with their pets as HABIC-certified therapy animals. HABIC primarily serves Northern Colorado, including communities in and around Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor.

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HABIC volunteer with Golden Retriever dog and student

Community Dog Training

HABIC offers positive-reinforcement training for prospective therapy animals, current HABIC teams, and companion dogs, including nose work classes that help therapy dogs build skills they can use in their work while providing fun, enriching mental stimulation for any dog.