Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA)^*

Animal-assisted activities (AAA) provide opportunities for motivational, educational, and/or recreational benefits to enhance quality of life. AAA are delivered in a variety of environments by a specially trained professional, paraprofessional, and/or volunteer in association with animals that meet specific criteria.

^*Handbook for Animal-Assisted Activities and Animal-Assisted Therapy.  The Delta Society. July 1992. p. 51.