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10月20日至24日，由11年级王梓萌同学发起的“动物疗愈主题展览”在校园中庭温馨呈现。这场名为“靠近温暖”的展览，通过图文与影像，系统展示了动物辅助干预如何帮助“一老一小”等群体获得情感支持与心理慰藉。 

展览期间，PFH公益组织创始人吴起先生受邀开展专题讲座。他结合多年实践经验，阐释了动物辅助干预的专业体系：从治疗犬猫的严格筛选、专业训练，到服务过程中的科学引导与评估标准，让同学们深刻认识到这不是简单的宠物互动，而是具有明确疗愈目标的结构化过程。

最动人的环节出现在活动的尾声——几只经过认证的治疗犬猫安静地走入展区。在指导员的陪伴下，它们与同学们进行了温和而有序的互动。抚摸、低语、对视，这些简单的接触却传递出平静而坚实的力量。许多同学在互动后表示，这次经历让他们对“治愈”有了更真切的体会。

以呼吁关爱动物为初衷，王梓萌同学也在校内成立了"Pawtential Club"，而本次展览则从另一给角度呈现了动物为人类带来的温暖力量。她在采访中提到，许多人习惯将动物视为需要被保护的对象，却常常忽略了它们身上蕴藏的治愈力。动物不只是依偎在我们身边的伙伴，它们正以无声的陪伴驱散空巢老人的孤独，以纯粹的善意帮助自闭症儿童打开心扉，为许多需要心理支持的特殊群体带去精神慰藉。

这场持续五天的展览，如同一缕秋日暖阳，不仅传播了动物辅助疗愈的专业知识，更在同学们心中播下了一颗关于陪伴、关怀与生命对话的种子。

At the end of 2025, two animal-assisted therapy events held two months apart at Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School brought comfort, connection, and renewed emotional strength to both students and faculty members.

From October 20 to 24, April from Grade 11 Class 1 hosted an exhibition on animal-assisted therapy in the fourth-floor atrium. On October 23, she invited the nonprofit organization Paw for Heal (PFH) to campus for a public lecture and interactive session featuring certified therapy dogs and cats.

Founded in 2012 by renowned Chinese animal behavior specialist Wu Qi, PFH has been recognized by numerous medical, eldercare, and educational institutions across China. The organization is dedicated to promoting mental and emotional well-being through animal-assisted interventions. Its service network spans more than ten cities nationwide and has benefited over 150,000 individuals to date.

April founded the Pawtential Club to advocate for animal welfare, and this exhibition approached the human–animal relationship from a different perspective, highlighting the healing power animals can offer to people. In the interview, she noted that animals are often viewed primarily as beings in need of protection or sympathy, while their capacity to heal is frequently overlooked. Beyond being companions, animals provide quiet comfort to elderly individuals living alone, help children with autism open up emotionally, and offer meaningful psychological support to individuals facing mental health challenges.

During the event, PFH founder Wu Qi, who has over twenty years of professional experience in the pet industry, delivered an engaging and accessible presentation. He explained that PFH’s core mission focuses on “the elderly and the young,” including seniors in care facilities, children in medical settings, and other vulnerable groups who can benefit from emotional companionship through animal-assisted interventions. He also outlined the rigorous selection and certification process for therapy animals. Therapy dogs and cats must pass professional evaluations in obedience, desensitization, and temperament to ensure they are gentle, calm, and non-aggressive. This structured and goal-oriented approach distinguishes animal-assisted therapy from everyday pet companionship.

In the final section of the event, several certified therapy animals entered the exhibition area under the guidance of their handlers. Students sat in small groups, with the calm and attentive animals becoming the center of each circle. Through guided interactions, students experienced the unique effects of professional animal-assisted therapy. The session helped clarify the common misconception that pet interaction alone constitutes therapy, while fostering a deeper understanding of the field's professionalism and broader social value.

解压专场

Paws for a pause

毛孩子与毕业季的双向奔赴

12月，正值申请季最为紧张的阶段。为帮助12年级同学缓解压力，PFH公益组织于12月18日再次受邀，带来了一场为毕业季同学量身定制的动物疗愈解压专场。

活动开始，吴起老师简要介绍了动物辅助疗愈的科学机理：通过与其互动促进人体释放催产素与多巴胺，从而有效舒缓情绪、减轻压力。紧接着，“动物嘉宾”们闪亮登场。在“家长”们的陪同下，每只治疗犬猫都展示了独特的个性与可爱的小技能：有的稳稳顶住零食，有的灵活完成指令，这些萌趣的表现让现场充满了欢声笑语，备考的紧张氛围也随之消散。

随后的互动环节更是充满欢笑与温暖。同学们分组参与了三项精心设计的协作游戏：用双手搭建通道、双脚并拢形成路径引导小动物通过，最后轻轻用软兜传递猫咪。班主任们作为评委，根据完成度和难度为各组打分。游戏结束后，大家轮流与动物们温柔互动，抚摸它们柔软的毛发，感受这份无条件的接纳与陪伴，在毛茸茸的温暖中，焦虑渐渐被松弛与笑意取代。

“这是最近最放松的一天。”“又能充满动力继续努力了。”活动结束后，同学们的感言流露出真实的轻盈与慰藉。这场特别的活动，不仅缓解了学业压力，更让毕业季的时光里，多了一份柔软而明亮的记忆。

By December, Grade 12 students were entering the most demanding stage of the college application season. To support their well-being during this high-pressure period, PFH was invited back to campus on December 18 to host a stress-relief animal-assisted therapy session specifically designed for seniors.

The session began with Wu Qi revisiting discussions from the previous Career Day, briefly introducing PFH's work and mission. He also shared the scientific basis behind animal-assisted therapy, explaining that interacting with animals can trigger the release of oxytocin and dopamine—hormones associated with pleasure, relaxation, and emotional regulation.

Soon after, the “animal guests” made their entrance accompanied by their handlers. Each team introduced their animal’s age, personality, and habits, followed by lighthearted demonstrations of trained behaviors. Some dogs followed commands to sit or stay, while others balanced treats for ten seconds without moving. These playful performances filled the room with laughter, easing the tension built up from weeks of academic pressure.

The interactive games that followed further energized the students. Divided into three teams, participants completed a series of collaborative challenges: forming tunnels with interlocked arms, creating pathways for animals to walk through with their feet, and carefully passing a cat from the front to the back of the line using a soft carrier. Homeroom teachers served as judges, scoring each team based on both the difficulty and execution of their performance. Afterward, students took turns engaging closely with the animals—petting their soft fur and enjoying moments of unconditional presence and acceptance. Gradually, the stress of the application season gave way to a sense of calm and emotional release.

Following the event, many students shared their reflections: “The most relaxed day I’ve had in weeks,” “I feel recharged and ready to keep going,” and “Spending time with these furry friends was pure happiness.” These simple yet sincere words captured the emotional impact of the experience.

From professional education during Career Day to emotional support during application season, these two animal-assisted therapy events strengthened the bond between humans and animals while raising awareness of the field’s value. As April expressed in her interview, animals are not only companions in daily life—they are powerful sources of healing and resilience. The warmth and connection shared during these moments will remain cherished memories, supporting students as they move forward with greater confidence and calm in the face of future challenges.  

从职业日的专业科普，到申请季的解压陪伴，这两场动物疗愈活动不仅让学校的师生们感受到了人与动物之间的温暖联结，也让动物疗愈的理念被更多人知晓。与小动物相处的这些温暖片段，也将成为学生们成长路上的珍贵记忆，陪伴他们更加从容地面对未来的挑战。

文字：11-1 王梓萌

责编：12-2 周子越
文字指导：李婷

视频、图片：星河湾电视台 吴灏宁 魏与然 陈美璁

视频剪辑：孔宸宇

主持人：杨馨然

编辑：曲昊睿

审核：苏晔