Mission & Values
Animal Bonding Center mission, vision, and fundamental principles.
The Animal Bonding Center© enhances cognitive and emotional well-being through animal therapy, leveraging research, technology, and education, powered by volunteers and generous donations.
At the Animal Bonding Center, our mission transcends words and touches lives. We've seen a widespread decline in mental well-being. Inspired by how animal bonding helped many community members during COVID-19, we are committed to sharing this powerful therapy with everyone. Our goal is to make the benefits of animal bonding accessible to all, enriching lives across our community.
We are dedicated to enhancing emotional and cognitive well-being through innovative animal-assisted therapy. Our mission focuses on providing tailored, therapeutic interactions with trained animals (specifically Bunnies) to support individuals facing challenges such as trauma, mental health issues, and cognitive disabilities. By integrating cutting-edge immersive technology, including virtual reality, with traditional therapy methods, we aim to make therapeutic interventions more accessible and effective. We seek to empower communities by extending our reach to underserved populations, fostering resilience, and promoting mental health awareness across all ages.
The Animal Bonding Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
A World United by Healing Bonds
Our Vision
We envision a future where the therapeutic power of human-animal relationships is recognized into healthcare, education, and daily life. Our goal is to become a leading resource and advocate for animal-assisted therapy, ensuring that people everywhere can experience the profound benefits of bonding with animals.
We envision a world where the therapeutic benefits of human-animal interactions are integrated into everyday life, providing comfort, healing, and support to those in need. Through our dedicated programs and innovative use of technology, we aim to be a leading resource and advocate for animal-assisted therapy.
At the Animal Bonding Center, we envision creating a comprehensive digital platform that revolutionizes the field of animal-assisted therapy through scientific research and advanced technology. This platform will serve as a hub for innovative therapeutic interventions aimed at addressing trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, we aim to provide personalized and accessible therapeutic experiences to individuals worldwide. Our digital platform will also facilitate groundbreaking research, enabling us to continually refine and improve our methods based on empirical evidence. Through this initiative, we aspire to extend our reach, offering support and healing to those in need, regardless of their location, and contributing to the broader understanding of the therapeutic power of human-animal interactions.
We aim to establish dedicated centers or locations that will serve as a hub for our therapeutic activities and research.
Our Fundamental Principles
Innovation
Innovation drives our efforts to continuously improve the effectiveness and reach of our programs. We embrace the latest research, technology, and methodologies to provide cutting-edge therapeutic solutions that meet the diverse needs of our community.
Collaboration
Success is built on strong partnerships. We actively seek to collaborate with volunteers, donors, researchers, healthcare professionals, and other organizations to amplify our impact and bring about positive change.
Inclusivity
Everyone deserves access to the healing benefits of animal-assisted therapy. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, welcoming environments where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can connect with animals and experience their therapeutic effects.
Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of our work. We operate with transparency, accountability, and a steadfast commitment to ethical practices in all our endeavors, ensuring trust and reliability in our relationships and services.
Education
We are committed to spreading knowledge about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy. Through our educational programs, training workshops, and outreach initiatives, we empower individuals and communities to understand and utilize the therapeutic potential of animal bonds.
Community
Building strong, supportive communities is at the heart of what we do. We foster a sense of belonging and mutual support among our participants, volunteers, and staff, creating a network of care that extends beyond our programs.