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East Central Therapy Dogs

We're there to care!

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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

 

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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

Dog Portrait

20+

Locations Visited

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5000

Annual
Hours Served

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85

Volunteers

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