People living in nursing homes are often lonely. Visiting with a pet brings back wonderful memories, allowing for a meaningful connection to happier times. Pet visitation has been medically proven to have a calming effect, touching animals helps chase away loneliness, depression, and withdrawal.

Fairfax Pets On Wheels connects pets with people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Through our all-volunteer program, we donate more than 8,000 hours of pet visitation annually.

Do you have a lovable pet who would enjoy putting a smile on someone’s face?
Become a volunteer today and share the power of the human-animal bond.

You’ll touch someone’s life and change your own.

“Visits with the pets are the highlight of my week. It really makes a difference and brightens my whole day.”