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TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has connected over 50,000 people with licensed clinical doctors for service dog and support animal documentation since 2016. Below you’ll find key facts, our story, brand resources, and how to reach us.

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group es una organización 501(c)(3) sin fines de lucro que ha conectado a más de 50,000 personas con doctores clínicos licenciados desde 2016.

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At a Glance

De un Vistazo

50,000+
People Helped
Personas Ayudadas
10+
Years in Operation
Años en Operación
4.9 ★
Average Review Rating
Calificación Promedio
A+
BBB Rating
Calificación BBB
501(c)(3)
Verified Nonprofit
Sin Fines de Lucro Verificada

Key Facts

Datos Clave

OrganizationOrganizaciónTheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group
TypeTipo501(c)(3) Nonprofit CorporationCorporación Sin Fines de Lucro 501(c)(3)
EIN81-3003968
FoundedFundada2016
FounderFundadorDr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC
HeadquartersOficina Central1030 15th St NW, Suite 170, Washington, DC 20005
PhoneTeléfono(800) 851-4390
EmailCorreohelp@mypsd.org
WebsiteSitio Webmypsd.org
Client PortalPortalgo.mypsd.org
MissionMisiónConnecting individuals with licensed clinical doctors for legitimate service dog and support animal documentation, while advancing education, advocacy, and no-kill shelter support.Conectar a las personas con doctores clínicos licenciados para documentación legítima de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo.
TrademarkMarca RegistradaTheraPetic® — USPTO Serial 87439357 (Federally Registered)

Our Story — 10 Years in the Making

Nuestra Historia — 10 Años

From a doctoral research project to a nonprofit that has served over 50,000 people.

De un proyecto de investigación doctoral a una organización que ha servido a más de 50,000 personas.

2016
Founded as a nonprofit with a mission to bridge the gap between mental health services and animal-assisted support. Initial focus on connecting people with licensed clinical doctors for service dog and support animal documentation.
Fundada como organización sin fines de lucro con la misión de conectar servicios de salud mental con apoyo animal.
2018
Launched the TheraPetic® mobile app on iOS and Android, giving clients 24/7 access to their documentation, letters, and registration. Expanded the provider network to cover all 50 states.
Lanzamiento de la app móvil TheraPetic® en iOS y Android. Expansión a los 50 estados.
2019
Reached 10,000 people helped. Established partnerships with no-kill shelters across the country to promote responsible pet ownership and service animal awareness.
Alcanzamos 10,000 personas ayudadas. Asociaciones con refugios de no-sacrificio.
2021
Founder Dr. Patrick Fisher completes his doctoral dissertation at Walden University, validating the clinical efficacy of support animal intervention for anxiety disorders — providing the academic foundation for TheraPetic’s approach.
El fundador Dr. Patrick Fisher completa su disertación doctoral validando la eficacia clínica de la intervención con animales de apoyo.
2023
Passed 30,000 people served. Launched bilingual (English/Spanish) support across all platforms. Expanded into Canada through TheraPetic.ca.
Superamos 30,000 personas. Soporte bilingüe y expansión a Canadá.
2025
Launched the official dog verification system at OfficialServiceAnimal.com, HANK AI assistant across the network, and the new Service Dog Training Certification program. Integrated with the USServicePet.org 50-state law resource.
Lanzamiento del sistema de verificación, asistente HANK AI y programa de certificación de entrenamiento.
2026
Celebrating 10+ years with over 50,000 people helped, 4.9-star average reviews, A+ BBB rating, and a growing network of 11 nonprofit websites dedicated to service dog and support animal education and advocacy.
Celebrando 10+ años con más de 50,000 personas, calificación 4.9 estrellas, y una red de 11 sitios web.

Brand & Media Resources

Recursos de Marca y Medios

Logos, brand assets, and approved language for press use.

Logos, recursos de marca y lenguaje aprobado para prensa.

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10-Year Anniversary Logo

Logo de 10 Años

Official anniversary mark — full color on light or dark backgrounds.

Marca oficial de aniversario.

TheraPetic 10 Year Logo
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Approved Language

Lenguaje Aprobado

Brand name: TheraPetic® (always include ® symbol)
Professionals: “Licensed Clinical Doctors” only
Animals: “Service Dog” and “Support Animal” (full terms only, never abbreviated)
Trademark: USPTO Serial 87439357
Style: Professional, nonprofit-forward, education-first

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Research Foundation

Base de Investigación

Our approach is grounded in Dr. Fisher’s doctoral dissertation (Walden University, 2021) validating animal-assisted intervention for anxiety.

Basado en la disertación doctoral del Dr. Fisher (2021) validando la intervención asistida por animales.

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Official Social Media Channels

Canales de Redes Sociales Oficiales

Follow, share, and engage with TheraPetic® on all major platforms.

Siga, comparta e interactúe con TheraPetic® en todas las plataformas.

Nonprofit Verification & Transparency

Verificación y Transparencia

Independently verify our nonprofit status, financials, and community impact.

Verifique independientemente nuestro estatus, finanzas e impacto comunitario.

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Candid / GuideStar

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Charity Navigator

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GreatNonprofits

Read Stories →

Trustpilot

Read Reviews →
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Give.org

COMING SOON

About TheraPetic® — Boilerplate

Acerca de TheraPetic®

Approved language for press releases and media mentions.

Lenguaje aprobado para comunicados de prensa.

Short (50 words)

Corto (50 palabras)

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects individuals with licensed clinical doctors for service dog and support animal documentation. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, the organization has served over 50,000 people across all 50 states and Canada.

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group es una organización 501(c)(3) sin fines de lucro que conecta a las personas con doctores clínicos licenciados para documentación de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo. Fundada en 2016 por el Dr. Patrick Fisher.

Extended (100 words)

Extendido (100 palabras)

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting individuals with licensed clinical doctors for legitimate service dog and support animal evaluations and documentation. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC — whose doctoral research validated the clinical efficacy of animal-assisted intervention for anxiety — the organization has served over 50,000 people through a network of 11 specialized websites. TheraPetic® operates with full transparency, holding an A+ BBB rating and verified nonprofit status on Candid/GuideStar and Charity Navigator. The organization also supports no-kill shelters, veterans, and underserved communities.

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group es una organización 501(c)(3) sin fines de lucro con sede en Washington, DC, dedicada a conectar personas con doctores clínicos licenciados para evaluaciones legítimas. Fundada en 2016, ha servido a más de 50,000 personas a través de una red de 11 sitios web especializados.

Media Inquiries

Consultas de Medios

For press inquiries, interviews, or media requests, please contact us directly.

Para consultas de prensa, entrevistas o solicitudes, contáctenos directamente.