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This article reports on the introduction of animal-assisted therapies in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders in geriatric settings. For several decades, studies have shown the beneficial effects of human–animal interactions on health and well-being, supporting the integration of non-conventional therapies such as equine-assisted and canine-assisted therapies. These projects, carried out at the Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Quentin in France, include an equine-assisted therapy study currently underway with patients with Parkinson’s disease, as well as a canine-assisted protocol that has been prepared but is currently on hold. The article discusses the organizational, logistic, and administrative difficulties encountered in introducing these programs in the hospital setting, particularly regulatory obstacles associated with the presence of animals in health care establishments. Initial results are encouraging, but further quantitative data are needed to objectively measure the effectiveness of these interventions. This article invites reflection on the integration of animal-assisted therapies in geriatric care, highlighting their potential to promote patient-centered care and improve quality of life.