Pets with Heart is a faith-based program of pet visitation and services founded in 2012 by Sisters Pat Montini and Sharon Costello. The program builds relationships, offers comfort and brings joy through goal-oriented activities that touch the spirit of each person.
Our compassionate team of Sisters, Associates, volunteers and therapy dogs nurture relationships between God’s creatures. We are attentive to the healing effect of animal-human relationships and seek to bring healing and joy to people of all ages.
We visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, universities, community centers, libraries and private homes.
Meet the People and Paws of Pets with Heart
Sr. Pat & Zoey
Therapy Experience: In training!
Breed: Golden Retriever
Fun Fact: Zoey’s surprise arrival to Pets with Heart was a bit of a Christmas miracle!
Sr. Sharon & Buster
Therapy Experience: 10+ years
Breed: Maltese
Fun Fact: Buster was the youngest and smallest dog in his therapy training class.
Schedule a pet therapy visit
If you would like to schedule a pet therapy visit for yourself or for a loved one, contact Sister Pat Montini at 412-671-4736 or pmontinicsj@verizon.net.
Honor or celebrate a beloved pet
Pet tribute and memorial cards are a thoughtful way to recognize significant events in the lives of people and their pets while supporting Pets with Heart. Request free greeting cards.