Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy

11/20/2025

In loving memory of Nan Pasternock, Zelda has been sponsored! Beautiful Zelda is a 3-year old Shepherd / Cattle Dog Mix who loves puzzles, going for walks, playing catch, and playing fetch. She also enjoys working in schools, rehabilitation centers, and providing emotional support. Thank you to the Pasternock Family for your support of Rainbow AAT!

11/18/2025

The Region VIII Trauma Symposium was held recently. Check out some of their sponsored Rainbow AAT dogs in action!

11/16/2025

Look who else has been sponsored by Region VIII Trauma Coordinators! 4-year old Teddy is a Labrador who loves playing with his squeaky ball, exploring new places, and making new friends. Teddy is a busy guy who works in schools, libraries, and children's museums along with providing community response, emotional support, and specialized training. Way to go, Teddy! And thank you again to Region VIII Trauma Coordinators.

11/12/2025

Trooper, a 4-year old Coonhound / Plott Hound mix who loves sweet potatoes as well as working in schools, hospitals, and community response, has been sponsored by Region VIII Trauma Coordinators! Illinois is divided into 11 EMS regions by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Region VIII is the second largest in the state for trauma center membership. We appreciate your sponsorship of sweet Trooper!

11/05/2025

Our first class at Advocate Christ Medical Center passes their registry test! Welcome to Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy!

10/30/2025

Can you handle the cuteness of our Rainbow AAT pups and their people in their costumes?! We would love to see comments with your dogs celebrating this weekend! 🎃👻

10/22/2025

We are grateful to Biscuits & Bows for their sponsorship of Murphy, a beautiful 8-year old Australian Labradoodle. Murphy loves playing ball as well as with his favorite squeaky toy named Mr. Piggy. Murphy volunteers in children's hospitals and also provides emotional support and community response. Thank you, Biscuits & Bows!

10/10/2025

10/08/2025

We love our videos of Rainbow AAT therapy dog Calvin! Here he is getting ready for Halloween. Make sure to check out the final result at the end! 👻 🎃

Get ready for some Halloween cuteness overload! 🐶🎃 Calvin the Yellow Lab is here to show off his festive spirit:🐾 Dragging out the Halloween storage box🐾...

09/24/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT! Are you interested in volunteering with your dog doing therapy work? Rainbow is offering "Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy" classes on October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 from 10:00-11:30am at Advocate Children's Hospital/Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. For registration information, please contact rainbowaat@gmail.com or phone 773-283-1129.

08/13/2025

Look at the smiles these Rainbow pups brought during this visit!

08/01/2025

Tilly has been sponsored by R1 RCM! A beautiful Australian Labradoodle, Tilly has been certified since 2021 and works in hospitals, specialized training, and provides emotional support. In her off time, Tilly enjoys playing with her ball and then watching TV in bed. Way to go, Tilly and THANK YOU to R1 RCM!