Caring Paws Pet Therapy Program

Our Mission:

To bring joy and loving support to people experiencing difficult times.

About Us:

Officially formed in August 2005, we are a group of dedicated volunteers; consisting of Pet Therapy Teams, pet sitters, foster families and veterinary professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals and humans,

Our Services:

Pet Therapy-Our trained and experienced Pet Therapy Teams provide visitations to hospitals, assisted living facilities, hospice, schools, libraries and individuals upon request.

Placement-We assist in locating foster or adoptive homes to animals whose humans can no longer care for them.

Assistance-We work through referrals from local groups and churches to provide assistance to animals whose humans are financially or physically limited.

Education-We educate people about pet therapy through seminars, open houses and demonstrations. To request a demonstration, please email Marie

Our services are always free of charge.

Registration:

Currently all of our Therapy Dog Teams are registered through Therapy Dogs Inc and our therapy cats are currently pursuing registration with Delta Society Pet Partners. We welcome therapy pets registered/certified through any national recognized and insured organization.

Training:

We provide ongoing and training opportunities through our Pet Therapy Academy Program. For more information on upcoming Academies please visit the Classes area.

Places We Currently Visit

Alterra Wynwood/Canterbury Gardens

Aurora Care Center

Evercare Hospice

Senior Hub of Aurora

St Anthony's Central Hospital

Veterans Administration Nursing Home

Needing Pet Therapy Visits and Services:

Evercare Hospice

Please contact Weezie Henderson ( arlyne_l_henderson@uhc.com )

Senior Hub of Aurora

Please contact Carol Taylor Boyd ( seniorhubaurora@comcast.net )

To Join Us:

1. If you have never experienced a pet therapy visit before, we recommend you attend with one of our experienced teams. For schedule information please email Marie or call 303-378-5987

2. Complete Volunteer Information and Animal Health forms and return via fax 303-537-5146, or via email to Marie helpwithcrazypets@yahoo.com

3. Complete Registration/Certification with Therapy Dogs Inc , Delta Society or Therapy Dogs International

4. Complete volunteer application/screening process with facilities/organizations you wish to visit with. (The requirements are different for each group/facility. We will be glad to help you through this process.)

5. Bring joy to people, your animal and yourself!

Christmas 2010
at Aurora Care Center

Pet Therapy Christmas 2011
Kelly and Enya-christmas reindeer	Santa Paws enya
Ann and Semper Fi
Haloween 2012
Enya (super dog) Marie (black cat) Eddie monster (pirate) Edie with amiga (angel) Cathy with Bindi (minnie mouse) Jerry (jerry holding ? ) with Miles on the floor (ghost)
Christmas 2012 at Heritage Club Greenwood Village
Edie and reindeer Amiga, Zoey as Mrs Claws, Ziggy as Mr Claws, Gisella, Kaelen as reindeer helper, Rhonda as reindeer helper, Enya as Santa Paws, and Miss Marie