Fear Free®: Education That Changes the Experience of Care
Fear Free is a leading organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by educating and empowering the people who care for them. Through science-based education, practical tools, and a supportive community, Fear Free helps veterinary teams, pet professionals, and pet owners create calmer, safer, and more positive experiences for pets, and more fulfilling ones for themselves. At its core, Fear Free believes emotional wellbeing is an essential part of quality care.
A Decade of Meaningful Change
Founded in 2016, Fear Free has made a lasting impact on animal care and wellbeing by reshaping how care is delivered, through greater awareness, intention, and compassion. What began as an educational initiative has grown into a global movement, fundamentally transforming the way individuals approach veterinary and pet care. By prioritizing emotional wellbeing alongside physical health, Fear Free has helped professionals create experiences that feel safer, more positive, and more humane for pets and the people who care for them. Today, more than 200,000 professionals worldwide are part of the Fear Free community — and that number continues to grow as more individuals seek a better way to care.
A Learning Journey Designed for Growth
Fear Free membership provides a comprehensive learning journey designed to support professionals throughout their careers. Within that journey, certification serves as a foundational milestone, while ongoing education, tools, and resources support continued growth as roles and responsibilities evolve. As part of the Fear Free community, members learn and refine their approach to care alongside others who share a commitment to emotional wellbeing. Together, they are helping redefine what care can feel like, creating experiences rooted in understanding, confidence, and trust.
Discover how Fear Free is helping transform the experience of care for pets and the professionals who support them.
