Our Work
Proudly helping Chicagoland communities since 1987The healing power of dogs is immeasurable.
Dogs provide an unspoken understanding, quiet comfort, and a profound bond that can change lives. Rainbow’s goal-directed programs and classes are designed to meet the unique needs of each person they serve and take place at various facilities including hospitals, schools, libraries, and workplaces.
Rainbow Classes
Our reputable classes uphold the highest standards in the field, advancing excellence in animal assisted therapy across the nation.
Community Programs
Every year, Rainbow therapy teams and their dogs support more than 38,000 individuals in the Chicagoland area.
What We Do
What is animal assisted therapy?
Animal assisted therapy is the utilization of animals to facilitate healing and rehabilitation in a therapeutic setting. It is a goal-directed intervention in which a dog plays an important part in someone’s physical, social, and emotional therapy activities. Our dogs use their special training to work intensely with one person at a time or in small groups.