Humane Society of Broward County Animal Assisted Therapy Program

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Humane Society of Broward County Animal Assisted Therapy Program

The Animal Assisted Therapy Program is a rewarding experience for you and your companion animal. Thr Evaluations are conducted at the Humane Society.

Through this program, our AAT teams visit various facilities with their pets. Below are some of the types of facilities we visit:
• Psychiatric Facilities
• Nursing Homes (short & long term care)
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Adult Day Care Centers
• Retirement Homes
• Skilled Nursing Facilities / Homes
• Hospitals
• Hospice
• Alzheimer's & Dementia Facilities

• Residential Senior Groups
• Memory Support Centers
• Mental Health Facilities
• Children's Long Term Care Facilities
• Pediatric In-patient & Intensive Care Units
• Eating Disorder Clinics
• Developmental Pre-schools (children with multiple and severe disabilities)
• Libraries, Private and Public Schools

BASELINE PROGRAM CRITERIA:
• Handlers must be at least 18 years old
• Handlers must have owned their animal for a minimum of one year
• Animals must be one year or older to participate
• Animals must be spayed or neutered
• Animals must be current on vaccinations
• Animals must be non-aggressive in all situations towards humans and other animals
• Animals must be interested in people
• Animals must be well-behaved (i.e.: walks well on a leash without pulling, doesn't jump up, adheres to basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, come and heel)

HOW TO GET STARTED IN ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT):
First you will need to attend the Humane Society of Broward County's Volunteer Orientation. Volunteer Orientation is scheduled through our Volunteer Services Department at 954.266.6814. Once you have completed the Volunteer Orientation, you will be required to attend a 2 hour AAT class without your animal. This class will teach you all about our Animal Assisted Therapy Program and what skill requirements both you and your animal must possess in order to be considered for our program. After the AAT course is completed, you and your animal might require further training. Training is determined by the type of program you and your animal will be participating in, and what skill sets you and your animal have or need to have in order to participate. AAT Advanced Obedience Training classes are held at the Humane Society and are scheduled once a week for 6 weeks. The Manager of the AAT program will decide if you and your animal require further training before being evaluated for the program. If further training is not required, you will be scheduled for your evaluation. The meeting, inclusive of the evaluation will take approximately 1 ½ hours. Volunteers will need to provide a copy of their animals updated veterinarian records showing all vaccinations were administered at the time of the training class and/or the evaluation. If you have multiple pets the requirement is one pet per handler. You may have multiple pets evaluated and if they pass you will be required to only bring one pet per visit. You may rotate your pets as necessary. If you have multiple pets and more than one handler, each pet and handler may be evaluated separately for the program. The Certification fee for this program is $80.00 or $100.00 depending on which option best fits your needs. The Certification fee covers the cost for the materials and equipment you will need to volunteer in this program. The Certification fee is non-refundable. If you are interested in joining our AAT program, please contact the Humane Society directly at 954.266.6856 or email us at [email protected].

05/17/2022

Our therapy dogs had a great visit with the staff at this week during mental health awareness month.

04/12/2022

Our therapy dogs Willow, Zoe and Max having a blast with the kids on Sensory Saturday’s

This enriching experience let’s kids interact with safe, trained therapy dogs.

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03/26/2022

Today we visited Camp Erin with our therapy dogs. We do this event every year. It's very rewarding and such a nice way to give back with the love of our therapy dogs.

Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who attend this event with their fantastic, loving therapy dogs ♥

Camp Erin is a bereavement camp for children who have lost a loved one to a terminal illness. Our therapy dogs played with the children and gave them lots of good doggie loving! This weekend-long camp provides a safe setting to assist children with their grief. Camp Erin is free and open to all children in the community who are experiencing uncomplicated grief as a result of the death of a loved one. Children take part in activities designed to help them cope with their grief.

03/15/2022

Our therapy dogs Willow and Bailey having a blast with the kids on Sensory Saturday’s! This enriching experience let’s kids interact with safe, trained therapy dogs. Come visit us

02/16/2022

Our therapy dogs having a blast with the kids on Sensory Saturday’s! This enriching experience let’s kids interact with safe, trained therapy dogs. Come visit us

02/15/2022

On Monday, February 14, 2022, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and communities across Broward County will host A Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the 17 lives lost and those injured as a result of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Therapy dogs Sadie and Zoe visited Hollywood Hills High school and attended their Day of Service and Love.

At 10:17 a.m., we along with BCPS observed a moment of reflection in honor of the 17 lives lost.

02/14/2022

On Monday, February 14, 2022, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and communities across Broward County will host A Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the 17 lives lost and those injured as a result of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Therapy dogs Bodhi and Willow visited Lakeside Elementary school and attended their Day of Service and Love. We participated in their Peace Rock Garden made in loving memory of Sophia.

At 10:17 a.m., we along with BCPS observed a moment of reflection in honor of the 17 lives lost.

Broward County Public Schools

CBS4 News Special Report of moment of silence for those who died in Parkland shooting.

02/14/2022

On Monday, February 14, 2022, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and communities across Broward County will host A Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the 17 lives lost and those injured as a result of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Therapy dogs Bodhi and Willow visited Lakeside Elementary school and attended their Day of Service and Love. We participated in their Peace Rock Garden made in loving memory of Sophia.

At 10:17 a.m., we along with BCPS observed a moment of reflection in honor of the 17 lives lost.

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Monday, February 14th, marks four years since the tragedy in Parkland.

02/14/2022

On Monday, February 14, 2022, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and communities across Broward County will host A Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the 17 lives lost and those injured as a result of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Therapy dogs Bodhi and Willow visited Lakeside Elementary school and attended their Day of Service and Love. We participated in their Peace Rock Garden made in loving memory of Sophia.

At 10:17 a.m., we along with BCPS observed a moment of reflection in honor of the 17 lives lost.

Broward County Public Schools

02/14/2022

There are no words only deep sadness and grief. We will ❤ 2.14.18 ❤

Alyssa Alhadeff, age 14
Scott Beigel, 35
Martin Duque, 14
Nicholas Dworet, 17
Aaron Feis, 37
Jaime Guttenberg, 14
Chris Hixon, 49
Luke Hoyer, 15
Cara Loughran, 14
Gina Montalto, 14
Joaquin Oliver, 17
Alaina Petty, 14
Meadow Pollack, 18
Helena Ramsay, 17
Alex Schachter, 14
Carmen Schentrup, 16
Peter Wang, 15

01/31/2022

As COVID-19 continues to impact our society, the Humane Society of Broward County needs your help now, more than ever before. This unforeseen circumstance has reminded us that connection and advocacy within the community is crucial.

For over 31 years, the Walk for the Animals has served as the Humane Society of Broward County's largest annual fundraiser. By donating to the Walk, you are helping thousands of animals that come through their doors each year. Every dollar supports them as they provide veterinary care, food, shelter and much much more to every animal they see.

We hope you will consider donating to the Walk and supporting the tremendous work of the Humane Society of Broward County.

Thank you so much.

The Humane Society of Broward County's Walk for the Animals will be held on March 5, 2022. Help us build a Humane Community and help the animals by being a part of it. You can visit us and learn more at Walk4theAnimals.com. Register today as an individual walker, start a Pack or walk virtually. You....

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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