Our Mission
Our mission is to foster a community of therapy animal organizations that enhances the well-being of individuals through the power of the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
Every therapy animal organization is operating at their full potential, providing exceptional animal therapy services for their communities.
Our Values
EXCELLENCE
NATAO seeks to perform at a high level and to continuously improve animal therapy, the organizations that guide it, and the teams that provide the service.
INCLUSIVITY
NATAO values each aspect of animal therapy and all our member organizations, large and small.
COLLABORATION
NATAO believes that by working together our members can achieve their goals and advance animal-assisted therapy.
COMMUNITY
NATAO desires to be a supportive community of therapy animal organizations.