resident animal, RA
live in a facility full time, are owned by the facility, and are cared for by staff, volunteers, and residents. Some RA may be formally included in facility activity and therapy schedules after proper, loom, kes elab ravi- või hoolekandeasutuses. Ta võib aga ei pruugi olla spetsiaalselt koolitatud osalemaks sekkumistes klientidega või asutuse elanikega.