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The Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc. has
operated the Social/Pet Therapy Animal Program in the
Phoenix metro area since 1986. We are proud to have
visited thousands of elderly, sick, and disabled people
in hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities.
Our pet therapy teams have elicited smiles, pleasant
memories and responses when no other activity or human
being could.
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THE PROGRAM
OUR VOLUNTEERS
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Are dependable and willing to commit to a
minimum of one visit per month for one year
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Take their own pets to visit the elderly in day
and residential facilities
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Can expect visits to last for approximately one
hour
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Usually go to the same facility one or two times
a month, on a weekday morning
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May be placed at a facility that can accommodate
an afternoon, weekend or evening
visit
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THE ANIMALS
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Currently include over 60 dogs and two cats
Are friendly to strangers, confident,
predictable in public and love to be petted
Are clean, healthy and well-groomed
Dogs have a strong bond with their owners, walk
calmly on a lead, sit on command, refrain from
jumping and are well mannered
Cats are willing to be transported and placed in
strangers' laps, and are well mannered
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THE FACILITIES
Provide a Recreational Therapist, Activities
Director or other staff person during visits to
facilitate the interaction between the residents
and animals
ON-GOING SUPPORT TO VOLUNTEERS
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog
International (TDI) testing
Picnics where volunteers get to meet each other
and their furry companions
Occasional seminars on handling skills and
visiting techniques
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