Founded in 2007, PetPalsNC (PPNC) promotes and supports animal-assisted therapy and activities for K-12 students to enhance academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
PPNC was established as a school social work program and the following core values continue to be central to the organization, both in business decisions and in service delivery: Service, Dignity and Worth of both People and Animals, Importance of Relationships, Integrity, and Competence.