Pumba is a six year old Dachshund Beagle mix who is a Certified Trained Therapy Dog, Trained Emotional Support Dog, Trained PTSD Support Animal, K9 Good Citizen and Love on a Leash Therapy Animal.

Pumba joined North East Counseling and Trauma Services in 2014, since then he has assisted counselors with hundreds of hours of session in the office and in clients homes as well as in the community in multiple nursing homes across his home state of Connecticut.

Pumba has also attended and assisted in trainings across the country for a variety of mental health issues. Come meet Pumba and experience the wonders of pet therapy and how it can enhance your sessions!