A Heartful Thank You During National Volunteer Week to Our Members
Behind every incredible therapy dog is a dedicated handler.Thank you for the compassion, time and joy you bring to so many individuals you visit. We are so grateful to you, our volunteers, for making a "pawsitive" difference in our community.
We're there to care!
A message from your Board of Directors
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Client Benefits
+ Stroking a dog lowers our heart rate, our blood pressure and our stress level. It lowers the cortisol level which is the stress hormone in our bodies
+ Looking into a dogs eyes helps to release the oxytocin hormone in our bodies. It helps us to feel better!
+ Calms & distracts
+ Helps clients cope with health problems
+ Provide comfort & enjoyment
+ Builds friendships & reduces loneliness
Volunteer Benefits
+ Unique opportunity to volunteer with your dog
+ Meet new people and develop new friendships
+ Observe the positive impact the dogs have on our clients and our community
+ Our handlers play an important role that complements the dogs’ engagements with our clients. They have conversations with the clients that, over time, create friendships built on a foundation of trust and respect
20+
Locations Visited
5500
Annual
Hours Served
85
Volunteers