Abstract
How are animals being used to improve the emotional and physical health of individuals? What are the tax implications associated with service and therapy animals? We examine these questions by providing an introduction to the subject of Animal Assisted Therapy, including how therapists and counselors are routinely using therapy animals in both individual and group treatment settings. Additionally, we discuss the potential tax savings that may be available to counselors and their clients who are using service and therapy animals. We also offer recommendations and guidance for counselors who wish to incorporate animal therapy into their treatment options.
Recommended Citation
Kelley, Claudia L. and Eller, Christopher K.
(2017)
"Introduction to Animal Therapy and its Related Tax Benefits,"
Journal of Counseling and Psychology: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/jcp/vol1/iss2/4
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