Franco Mutinelli

Franco Mutinelli is the director of the National Reference Center for Animal-Assisted Interventions in Italy, which was established in 2009. He has been a prominent advocate for the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, emphasizing its role as a complementary treatment that enhances traditional therapeutic processes. Under his guidance, the center has contributed to the development and regulation of guidelines for these interventions, highlighting the importance of professionalism in utilizing animals as therapeutic agents. Mutinelli's work has been pivotal in raising awareness about the complexities involved in animal-assisted therapy and the necessity for proper certifications and structured environments for the well-being of the animals involved.