Delegates in the dog project at 2002 Academic Conference participated in the H.A.B.I.T. program. Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee, which is comprised of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, community volunteers, and private veterinary practices, brings people together to explore the circumstances and consequences of the human-animal bond and to promote this valuable bond between people and animals. The 4-H'ers spent an afternoon taking four-legged friends to visit two-legged friends in the nursing home. One young volunteer said, "I learned how pet therapy will really make a difference in a person's life, at least for a day." Another commented, "[I learned] that some of the happiest moments in life are when you bring joy to others. I felt really good after helping others."