Step One

Please review the following carefully:

• Dog and Cat Requirements Page​
• Code of Conduct (print and sign)
• Social Pet Therapy Volunteer Job Description (print and sign)

Step Two

Have your pet's health checked:

• Get your animal examined by a veterinarian and follow his recommendations. Have the veterinarian complete our Annual Veterinary Health Check-Up Form
• Have it vaccinated in accordance with Maricopa County licensing regulations.
• Have its fecal sample checked for parasites.
• Have it examined for signs of health or temperament problems.

Step Three

Complete the following forms:

• CAAA Membership Form
• Social Pet Therapy Application Form
• Insurance Information Form

Step Four

Mail the following items to CAAA – P.O. Box 5006 – Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5006

• Signed Code of Conduct Form
• Signed Social Pet Therapy Job Description Form
• Completed Annual Veterinary Health Check-Up Form
  
• ​Completed CAAA Membership Form
• Completed Social Pet Therapy Application Form
• Completed Insurance Information Form
• A check for your membership dues

What happens next...

After these materials are received, you will be contacted to set up a Meet & Greet where you and your dog will meet with one or more CAAA members and their dogs.  This is your time to find out about the process of becoming a CAAA pet therapy volunteer and to have your dog initially evaluated.

Our goal is to schedule your Meet & Greet as soon as possible.  Keep in mind, however, that CAAA's Social Pet Therapy program is 100% administered by volunteers who have their own pet therapy visits, plus work and family time commitments. 

Under normal circumstances, you will be contacted in approximately two weeks after your application is received by the appropriate CAAA committee.
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Should you have any questions, please call 602 258 3306 and leave your name, telephone number, a good time to reach you, and your question. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.