FORMISANO ed altri: "Norme in materia di attività e terapie assistite dagli animali (pet therapy)" (3323)

This legislative proposal aims to establish a formal regulatory framework for animal-assisted activities and therapies, commonly known as pet therapy. It seeks to standardize the practices and requirements for using animals in therapeutic settings to ensure safety and effectiveness. The procedure affects healthcare providers, therapists, and animal handlers. It introduces specific standards for the training of both the human practitioners and the animals involved in these therapies.