Renée Guimond-Plourde, Danielle Guimond and Mélanie Plourde are all from Edmundston, New Brunswick. In their own way, the three of them have a vast experience in zootherapy, in research and teaching. Their original practice of stress management with children has inspired the publication of the two picture-books Un coeur, quatre pattes and Jacoby déménage!, as well as a visualtion toolkit for families and educators.