Individuals & Families
For individuals and families accompanied by their licensed therapist.
A Respectful Approach
Observation, reflection, and guided conversation
The foxes are sanctuary animals, not therapy animals. Their wellbeing and routines always come first.
Rather than direct interaction or performance-based experiences, the program focuses on observation, guided conversation, education, and quiet reflection in a calm sanctuary setting. Some participants connect with the foxes' stories in ways that make difficult conversations feel more approachable and less pressured.
Themes & Conversations
Gentle conversations around safety, trust, and care
Each experience is approached carefully and adapted to the needs of the individual or group.
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Trust & Safety
Emotional safety, trust-building, and feeling secure.
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Boundaries & Patience
Understanding limits, space, and respectful connection.
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Recovery & Resilience
Reflecting on difficult experiences, stress, grief, and life transitions.
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Compassion & Animal Welfare
Learning how care, responsibility, and protection can support healing.
Who It Is For
Designed for individuals, professionals, and community groups
The healing program is available through partner schools, nonprofit organizations, youth groups, and community agencies that have their own therapists or mental health professionals supporting participants. Programs may serve trauma survivors, families, community groups, and adults navigating stress, grief, or major life changes. Experiences are offered through partner organizations and are not open to the general public. Organizations and community leaders are encouraged to reach out to discuss availability, intentions, and whether the experience is the right fit for their community.
Schools & Youth Groups
For age-appropriate conversations around empathy, care, and resilience.
Therapists & Nonprofits
For professionals and organizations exploring supportive partnerships.
Animal Welfare First
A setting that protects both people and foxes
The sanctuary environment is designed to prioritize both participant comfort and animal welfare. Foxes are never forced into interaction, and participants are never pressured to share more than they are comfortable sharing. The goal is to create a calm, respectful setting where meaningful conversations can happen naturally.
Community Partners
The Human-Animal Alliance Healing Den
The cornerstone of our program is the Human-Animal Alliance Healing Den — a private therapy office located onsite at Pawsitive Beginnings in Key Largo. It gives our therapy partners a calm, dedicated space to hold private animal-assisted sessions with the foxes, before or after time spent at the sanctuary. We are grateful to the community partners who help make this healing work possible.
Partnerships
Work with us to create meaningful sanctuary experiences
Pawsitive Beginnings welcomes conversations with therapists, schools, nonprofits, youth organizations, and community groups interested in educational or healing-focused visits and partnerships. If you are interested in learning more, contact the sanctuary with information about your group and the type of experience you are exploring.
Support the Program
Help make this work possible
Donations and sponsorships help support the sanctuary care that makes this program possible, including food, habitat upkeep, veterinary care, enrichment, and educational resources.
