- Obtain a Social/pet Therapy program application
by calling CAAA @ 602-258-3306. If you have
questions, leave a message with your name and
phone number requesting a return call from a pet
therapy volunteer. Otherwise, leave your name,
number, address, and request that a new volunteer
package be sent to you.
- Upon receipt of the application, complete the
form in its entirety. Failure to complete the
application as requested will delay processing!
- Get your animal examined by a veterinarian
- vaccinated in accord with standard practice
and County licensing requirements
- feces sample checked for parasites
- suitability for pet therapy statement
- You must have liability insurance, which is
standard on homeowners and renters policies.
Have your insurance agent complete and sign
the information at the bottom of the
application.
- All volunteers must belong to the Companion
Animal Association of Arizona. Complete the
membership application and write a check for
your annual membership dues.
Note: Annual updates including evidence of
insurance and veterinary exam, and renewal
of membership in CAAA is required to
volunteer under the auspices of CAAA.
- Return the completed pet therapy application,
membership application, membership dues and
required pet photos per the instructions sent to
you with the new volunteer package.
- You will be contacted by another volunteer to
set-up an observation. During the observation,
you accompany an experienced pet therapy team
on a visit in order to learn techniques for
facilitating interaction with pets and people
with impairments.
- After the observation, you will by contacted by
the volunteer who will do your evaluation, i.e.,
your first visit with your animal. Prior to your
first visit (and all visits) you bathe, groom and
clip the nails of your pet. During the visit
your evaluator will assist you and your animal in
getting the most out of your visiting experiences
with CAAA. She will be closely watching your
companion animal to be sure your dog or cat can
adapt to the stresses of a care facility
environment and give you some suggestions for
helping the process along.
|
