Middle and High School Students

The PFL Emotional Support Program is geared towards late elementary, middle school, and high school students who benefit from additional support for emotional and social challenges within an educational setting.

PFL pets can provide a calming presence, help to relieve stress and anxiety, and provide a tool to help teach students healthy social skills during this uniquely challenging time of life. They share the non-judgemental and non-critical love that only a pet can provide. Building positive relationships with the animals can help promote effective relationships with each other, as well as providing an opportunity for greater responsibility, compassion, coping strategies, and connection with others.