Companions along the way
Our animal team
Every personality, every glance and every pace matters.
Meet the animals who work alongside us.
Much more than a breed
We choose our companions for their character and temperament. We look for friendly, sociable animals who are willing to interact and feel comfortable in each activity.
Their preparation enables them to take part in therapy, training and advice sessions. We adapt sessions to both the people and the animal involved.
Animal comfort and welfare are part of how we work: we observe their signals, respect their pace and avoid stressful or unsettling situations.
Meet the team
Dogs, rabbits and a tortoise: different ways to connect and share experiences.
Mixed-breed dog
Kira
An adopted dog born around 2018. Calm in nature, she enjoys affection, games and treats. The team highlights her good relationship with autistic children.
Poodle
Bico
Alert and curious, with a desire to learn. He is calm, affectionate and enjoys contact with people.
Dwarf rabbit
Kiwi
Born in 2023, with a three-coloured coat. Calm and lively, he enjoys contact with people.
Water dog cross
Sherlock
Born and adopted in 2023. With the energy of a young dog, he enjoys playing and interacting with people and practises mantrailing.
Rabbit
Tambor
Affectionate and calm. He enjoys contact and eating herbs. His participation is adapted to his comfort and the needs of each session.
Tortoise
Rapunzzel
A Testudo horsfieldi tortoise. Calm and curious, she accepts fresh vegetables from a hand. Her pace encourages us to observe carefully.
Their welfare is part of therapy
- Temperament and preparation
We consider their sociability and suitability for activities. - Respect and rest
We respect their needs and willingness to participate. - Professional support
The human team observes and adapts each intervention.
They left their mark
They are part of our history too. Here we remember the companions who have been part of Zooterapias and their contributions.
Cavalier King Charles
Bony
Their story
Affectionate and active, she enjoyed tracking and being stroked. Her cheerful nature and willingness to interact supported sessions with autistic children and older adults.
Australian shepherd
Otto
Their story
Energetic and playful, he enjoyed thinking games. He took part in mental health and intellectual disability interventions with adults.
Rabbits
Pitim y Patam
Their story
A calm, good-natured pair, accustomed to contact with people.
Poodle cross
Guiru
Their story
Adopted as an adult from a shelter. Affectionate and lively, he enjoyed sitting on people’s laps.
Border collie cross
Mel
Their story
Adopted as a puppy. Active and cheerful, with a strong willingness to interact with children and adults.
Leonese sheepdog cross
Fada
Their story
Adopted as a puppy from a shelter. Cheerful and calm.
Chinchilla
Gus
Their story
His velvety coat supported activities involving multisensory stimulation, observation, attention and waiting.
Mixed-breed dogs
Tato y Yuka
Their story
Tato stood out for his generous, respectful and affectionate character. Yuka enjoyed contact, affection and the company of children and older adults.
Guinea pigs
Timón y Pumba
Their story
They acted as mediators in sessions with people with physical or intellectual disabilities and with autistic children and adults.
Labrador retriever
Sock
Their story
Lively, curious and playful. He enjoyed learning and scent games with children and adults.
Labrador retriever
Coco
Their story
Adopted as a puppy, sociable, cheerful and affectionate. Her original profile described her learning stage.
Lop rabbit
Bubba
Their story
Playful and curious. He enjoyed being stroked and eating fresh vegetables.
A team working together
Behind every intervention are people who care, observe and provide support.