Copyright © 2009-2011 by Animal Assisted Happiness. All rights reserved.
About Animal Assisted Happiness

Animal Assisted Happiness is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2009. EIN: 26-4100791

Our mission is to enrich the lives of children experiencing health and/or family challenges. We provide local destinations where children and their family members interact with animals to bring moments of happiness and smiles into their lives. 

Our vision is "A Million Smiles".






























Board of Directors:
  • Aki Shoji, Esq. -- Senior Corporate Counsel at Google Inc
  • Jerry Natoli -- Treasurer and Vice President of Investor Relations at Intuit Inc
  • Peter Higa -- Vice Chairperson, Co-founder
  • Vicki Amon-Higa -- Chairperson, Co-founder

Advisory Board:
  • Alexis Colker, PhD
  • Allison Aldrich
  • Bob Sturgeon
  • Ellen Drew
  • Gail Ewell
  • Jeanine Lenihan
  • Kathy Bratcher, RN
  • Kathy Rowan, RN
  • Kerri Shandro, DVM
  • Michele Raffin
  • Richard Walker
  • Rita Rosenfeld
  • Russ Peterson, DVM
  • Sawako Agravante
  • Tim Lenihan, CPCU
  • Tom Raffin, MD
  • Udaiveer Mathoda

Animal Assisted Happiness operates 100% through your donations. We appreciate your financial support to help us bring smiles to children with special needs.


If you prefer to mail us a donation:

Animal Assisted Happiness
11824 Hilltop Dr.
Los Altos, CA 94024
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© 2010. Produced by Katie Halliday, Mountain View High School senior.