Photo Identification left to right:

Commissioner Tom Murtaugh, Tippecanoe County Mayor Tony Roswarski, City of Lafayette

Pet Partners of Greater Lafayette team members: Barb and Bruce, Arielle and Sasha, Debbie and Reign, Caitlyn and Crosby, George and Diesel

Mayor Erin Easter, City of West Lafayette

National Therapy Animal Day is April 30th!

At the City of Lafayette Board of Works meeting on 4/8/25, the Mayors of Lafayette and West Lafayette, and one of the Tippecanoe County Commissioners read and signed a proclamation designating April 30, 2025 as National Therapy Animal Day in our community.

Request a Visit

Pet Partners teams most commonly visit these locations, but the possibilities are endless! Please reach out to us via email to request a visit.

  • Libraries

  • Assisted living facilities

  • Mental health and recovery communities

  • Hospitals

  • Schools and campuses

Community Events

  • Please contact the library for sign up information

    Tippecanoe County Public Library, Wea Prairie Branch

    • No upcoming dates

    West Lafayette Public Library

    • Saturday May 17th from 1-2 pm

    Tippecanoe County Public Library, Wyandotte Branch

    • No upcoming dates

  • Whether it be substance use, trauma/grief, mental illness, homelessness, or incarceration, Recovery Café is a place where everyone can come together regardless of their individual recovery challenges.

    • March 15th from 10 am-12pm

    • April 5th from 10 am-12 pm

    • April 19th from 10 am-12 pm

    • May 3rd from 10 am-12 pm

    • May 17th from 10 am-12 pm

  • CAPS “Let’s Talk”

    • Scheduling in process for Spring semester

    PMO Study Break: PMO members only

  • Therapy animal teams visit Tippecanoe Community Corrections several times a month.

  • National Therapy Animal Day is April 30th - stay tuned for events!

    Pet Partners Webinars: see Pet Partners website for more information

    Handler Workshops: see Becoming a Team for more information

    • Sat, May 17, 10:30-5:30,
      Wyandotte Branch, Tippecanoe Co Library
      No fee, but registration is required

    Team Evaluations: see Volunteer page for more information.

    • Saturday, June 28th @ 1 pm

    Monthly Meetings: Open to all interested volunteers and facilities. See Volunteer page for more information.