Author: Vipin, Founder of Furrvy
Vipin started Furrvy’s pet therapy sessions after noticing how many visitors came back not for the dogs’ sake, but for their own.
Pet therapy at Furrvy is for people, not dogs, and it tends to suit a fairly wide range of visitors: stressed professionals looking for a proper break, people who love dogs but cannot own one, and offices wanting a genuinely different kind of team event. Sessions are Rs 500 per hour per person at the centre, with corporate events starting from Rs 15,000.
Furrvy is a pet daycare and boarding centre in Gurgaon (also Gurugram) with centres in Sector 58 and Sector 27.
Quick Facts: Who Comes for Pet Therapy
| Visitor type | Why they come |
|---|---|
| Stressed professionals | A proper break from a demanding job |
| People who cannot own a pet | The connection, without the daily commitment |
| Corporate teams | A genuinely different kind of office event |
| Anyone needing calm | No specific reason required |
Who Actually Comes to Pet Therapy Sessions?
A fairly broad range of people come to Furrvy’s pet therapy sessions, from professionals dealing with a stressful stretch at work, to people who simply love dogs but cannot keep one themselves, to corporate teams looking for a different kind of shared activity. There is no single profile, the common thread is wanting some calm time around friendly dogs.
You do not need a specific reason or circumstance to come, if time with dogs sounds appealing, that alone is reason enough.
Why Do Stressed Professionals Specifically Seek This Out?
A demanding job often leaves little genuine downtime, and time spent calmly with friendly dogs offers a kind of engaged rest that passive activities like scrolling a phone typically do not provide. Many professionals find an hour spent this way leaves them noticeably calmer afterward.
This is not a formal medical treatment, but a real, accessible way to build a proper break into a busy week.
What About People Who Cannot Own a Pet?
Plenty of people love dogs but cannot own one, whether due to a rented home, limited space, a busy schedule, allergies in the household, or frequent travel. Pet therapy offers a way to still get that connection with dogs regularly, without the day to day responsibility of ownership.
This is one of the more common reasons people return to sessions repeatedly, rather than it being a one off experience.
Can a Whole Office Come Together?
Yes, Furrvy brings pet therapy to corporate offices as an event, letting a full team share the experience together rather than one person booking an individual session. This works well for wellness days, team gatherings, or simply breaking up a stressful period at work.
Corporate events start from Rs 15,000, with final cost depending on distance, number of dogs, duration, and what is needed on the day.
Is Pet Therapy Suitable for Everyone?
For most people who enjoy dogs, yes, though it is worth noting this is a relaxed, unstructured activity rather than a clinical intervention, so it should not be treated as a substitute for professional mental health support if you are dealing with a serious or ongoing concern. The RSPCA has written on the general wellbeing benefits people experience from time spent with animals, which lines up with what many visitors describe.
How Do You Decide If It’s Worth Trying?
If the idea of an unhurried hour with friendly dogs sounds appealing, that is really the only qualification needed. It suits people looking for a specific stress relief tool as much as those simply curious to try something different.
The American Kennel Club notes that positive interaction with dogs is something many people actively seek out, even without owning a dog themselves, which reflects exactly the audience pet therapy tends to attract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is pet therapy actually for?
A broad range of people, including stressed professionals, those who cannot own a pet, and corporate teams looking for a different kind of shared activity. No specific reason is required to attend.
Can pet therapy replace professional mental health support?
No, it is a relaxed activity offering genuine wellbeing benefits, not a clinical treatment or a substitute for professional support if you are dealing with an ongoing concern.
Do I need to own a dog to attend?
No, many visitors specifically come because they love dogs but cannot own one themselves.
Can my whole office attend together?
Yes, Furrvy brings pet therapy to corporate offices as an event, starting from Rs 15,000.
How much does an individual session cost?
Rs 500 per hour per person at the centre.
Book a Session for Yourself or Your Team
Furrvy runs pet therapy at its Sector 58 and Sector 27 centres in Gurgaon, and brings sessions to corporate offices too. To book, message us on WhatsApp: 💬 6355093941.
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