2019 Pet Prescription Team Big Roundup

Pet Prescription Team is a Non-Profit 501c3
IN Number:37-1596134

Want to join in and make a difference?

Each year the Pet Prescription Team holds its largest fundraiser from August 25th to October 1st. Without generous donations to our cause we would be unable to sustain the organization. The Pet Prescription Team this year is raising funds to benefit all the projects they've developed and offer the community they serve. Your support during this fundraiser will also support the daily operational costs of the organization.

What is the Pet Prescription Team?

Founded in 2003 the Pet Prescription Team has grown and developed outreaches to various communities and populations they serve daily. The videos provided in this fundraising page will share not only the work of the organization but the benefits to those that are touched by the volunteers and dogs of the Pet Prescription Team. 



The Pet Prescription Team (PPT©) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educate people and support programs that endorse the “Healing Hearts Through Pets” philosophy. Pet Prescription Team trains and screens volunteers and their pets for visiting animal programs in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools and other facilities. The Pet Prescription Team goal is to improve the lives of people based on the premise that pets are good for our health and well being and enhance the lives of people by promoting the human-animal bond through animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy visits.

Pet Prescription Team, and all the projects they offer are funded  through donations. Any donation will help make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to all those that are touched by the teams of volunteers and dogs.

What will your donation help fund.

Faith Dog Project Story 
Established 2008


History

The Pet Prescription Team (PPT) founded The Faith Dog Project in memory of Brielle Murray and her dog Faith.  Brielle and Faith were members of the PPT and wholeheartedly represented what the PPT was all about, “Healing Hearts Through Pets.” 

 In 2008, Brielle Murray was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a cancerous tumor that develops in the body's soft tissues, usually the muscles. It can affect the head, neck, bladder, arms and legs. Cells from these tumors are often fast growing and can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Brielle's tumor started within the ear canal. During the next three years she would undergo multiple surgeries, Radiation, Chemo treatments and a Stem Cell transplant. Sadly, Brielle passed away from us on February 18, 2011, but not before she saw her dream become a reality.

Objective

It was Brielle’s wish that children with cancer who were in the hospital and were visited by the PPT would receive stuffed dogs to keep them company after the PPT volunteers left. Through The Faith Project, “Faith Dogs” are given to the patients that the team members visit.  PPT began with the oncology patients at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles and hope to spread the project to all areas that they visit.

Goals

With each dog, we share Brielle's story and her inspiring words, "With Faith, All Things Are Possible." With each hug the dog receives, each tear it catches, and each moment of pain that it absorbs, Brielle's hand and Faith's paw will continue to imprint their prayers and love to those who need it most.

Theres No Place Like Home Project 
Founded 2012


In 2012, The Pet Prescription Team started a program called; “There’s No Place Like Home.” This projects goal, as well as vision, is extremely clear. To take the time and energy to create a relaxing atmosphere for a less fortunate resident/patient by giving them a room make over.  We not only help them to pick up their scattered belongings, we transform their room into a place they feel comfortable in. We do this by talking to the patient, getting to know their likes and interests and from there we purchase items and make over their rooms to make them feel more at “home,”  leaving a lasting impression on their lives.

​In 2014, we expanded this project to include children’s hospital rooms and outreaches to families in need of support by providing items for long term care during hospice care and in home care. This project also includes providing special events for oncology patients. This project not only recognizes the patients struggle but acknowledges the families difficulties during a time of illness. The animal assisted therapy visits we offer at the Pet Prescription Team provide an unconditional healing bond to all we visit. Whereas, “Theres No Place Like Home,” project is a constant reminder after we leave they are loved, appreciated, and not alone.

Over the past 17  years the Pet Prescription Team has started numerous projects which benefit the communities they serve. 

​Faith Dog Project 2008
HBIC (Help for Brain Injured Children Program) 2009
Kaiser Los Angeles 2009
Kaiser Downey 2010
There’s No Place Like Home 2012
CAC 2015 Children's Advocacy Center for Child Abuse Assessment
Ontario Airport Comfort Dog Program 2014

Los Angeles County Sheriff Human Trafficking Task Force 2016


Los Angeles County Twin Towers Jail 2016


Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall 2017
United States Attorney General Los Angeles Headquarters 2018