As a member of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness (FSHW) offers interdisciplinary services to help older adults remain in the community. Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) refers to activities that purposefully include animals to improve therapeutic outcomes. AAI can target many of the needs and goals of FSHW participants; however, despite interest from both staff and participants, barriers such as a lack of time and limited knowledge prevented the center from starting an AAI program. To address these barriers, Paws-itive Connections included education for staff, updated policy and procedure, and key administrative materials. Following the education, staff reported an increase in knowledge and confidence, and over half of staff reported no further barriers. The creation of Paws-itive Connections provided a solid foundation for an AAI program at FSHW and demonstrated how OTs can play the role of consultant during program development.