Grateful for paws that bring joy, hearts that give back, and all those we love. 🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Canine Assisted Therapy. 🍂🐾
Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Oakland Park, FL 567 followers
Performing Canine Magic
About us
Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.) is a 501(c)(3) human services organization formed in 2009 to provide qualified, dependable and caring pet therapy teams to those who need comfort, companionship or the unconditional love of a dog. Specially trained teams support medical staff to promote healing, support children with special needs, veterans, trauma victims, and pediatric cancer patients. We seek to provide superior education and support to volunteers and the facilities we serve. Our continuing education programs are open to volunteers of any pet therapy organization, for we wish to enhance the entire pet therapy community with our efforts. We provide guidance to healthcare and educational entities to implement or improve therapy animal programs within their facilities. C.A.T. pet therapy teams provide both animal-assisted activities (AAA) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT). AAA is defined as pet-centered visitation programs to enhance the life quality or support educational programs in a variety of environments such as hospitals, special needs day care, retirement homes or reading intervention programs. AAT is goal-oriented treatment utilizing specially trained pet/handler teams to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive, or emotional goals with patients. AAT facilitates healing and improves self-esteem, lifts morale and reduces stress of patients and staff alike.
- Website
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http://www.catdogs.org
External link for Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland Park, FL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- pet therapy, dogs, training, human services, children, reading, teens, seniors, veterans, at-risk youth, grief camps, grief and trauma, literacy, cancer patients, hospice, and hospital patients
Locations
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Primary
1040 NE 45th Street
Oakland Park, FL 33334, US
Employees at Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Updates
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✨ Celebrating the changemakers! ✨ This afternoon, we had the privilege of standing alongside Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Lauderdale Broward Chapter's National Philanthropy Day Luncheon to honor the impactful organizations and individuals making a difference in our community. We couldn’t be prouder of our powerhouse board chair, Nancy Brown, who was recognized as an Impact Nominee! Her dedication is nothing short of inspiring, and we’re so grateful for the difference she makes every day. And a big round of applause to today’s award winners! Congratulations to Traci Allyn Shur, CFRE, BBX Capital, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Urban League of Broward County, Dara Levan and Jarett Levan, and Florida's Children First. 👏 Your work uplifts us all, and we’re thrilled to celebrate you! Here’s to all the changemakers, winners and nominees alike, who make our community brighter and better. #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #Leadership #Changemakers #AFP #NationalPhilanthropyDay #TogetherWeThrive #Community #catdogsinc
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🐾 Last week we had the pleasure of visiting with the incredible team at Stryker! A HUGE thank you to everyone there for warmly welcoming our therapy dogs and their handlers. 🐶💜 Therapy dog visits at the workplace aren’t just about cute, furry friends—they bring real benefits to the team. Research shows that pet therapy can help reduce stress, boost morale, and create a calming work environment. It's always heartwarming and fascinating to see how just a few minutes with a therapy dog can spark meaningful connections and conversations among colleagues. Thank you, Stryker, for recognizing the power of pet therapy in the workplace and supporting our Paws to De-Stress program! Looking forward to more visits together. 🐾✨ #TherapyDogs #WellbeingAtWork #CorporateWellness #PetTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #catdogsinc
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📸 Need a New Headshot? Make It Count! 📸 Looking to refresh your professional image while supporting a great cause? Book a headshot with Visuals by MOMO now through December, and a portion of the proceeds will go to support one of three incredible charities—including ours, Canine Assisted Therapy! 🐾 By choosing Canine Assisted Therapy, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to bring comfort and joy through therapy dogs to those who need it most. From at-risk youth to veterans and isolated seniors to those faced with mental heath challenges - together, we’re spreading warmth and connection in our community! Get your professional headshot, and not only look your best but also help us bring the comfort of therapy dogs to more people in need—from at-risk youth to veterans and isolated seniors to those facing mental health challenges. It’s an easy way to make a big impact. 🐾 Details: ✅ Use the QR code or link to schedule your headshot ✅ Photo sessions will take place at Visuals by Momo in ArtServe (1350 E. Sunrise Blvd Suite 112, Fort Lauderdale) ✅ Booking period: Now - December 2024 Update your headshot and help us share joy and connection with those who need it most. Book your session today at https://lnkd.in/g9WW8X5j! #catdogsinc #HeadshotFundraiser #SupportNonprofits #ProfessionalHeadshots #TherapyDogs #MakeADifference #NonprofitFundraiser #LinkedInUpdate #VisualsbyMoMo #Community #ArtServe
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It's #FeelGoodFriday and today we’re sharing a special moment from C.A.T. therapy dog, Chase, who had the honor of attending the deployment of 67 soldiers at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Palm Beach. As they gathered with their families over breakfast and lunch, hosted by the American Legion, Chase was right there to offer tail wags and comforting snuggles. It was a meaningful day to connect with soldiers and their families before their journey ahead. 🇺🇸 We’re grateful for these service members’ dedication and the chance to send these men and women off on a “paw-sitive” note. 🐾💜 #catdogsinc #TherapyDog #MilitaryFamily #SupportOurTroops #PetTherapy #CommunityLove #FeelGoodFriday
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Today's #feelgoodfriday vibes are made possible by UKG. Thanks to their generous support, our therapy dogs are spreading love and comfort throughout the community this October. From uplifting seniors at Discovery Village Assisted Living & Memory Care to sparking joy in the ER at Broward Health, bringing smiles to pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and supporting those in Mental Health America’s Suicide Support Group, these amazing pups are transforming lonely moments into meaningful connections. Let's let their joy and warmth rub off on us today! With supporters like UKG, together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities. Our therapy dogs remind us of what we all share: a desire to feel loved and connected. Here’s to brighter days, wagging tails, and the strength we find in each other. #catdogsinc #UKG #community #southflorida #pettherapy #TherapyDogs #FeelGoodFriday #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether #Inclusivity #MakingADifference
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Last month, we had the pleasure of touring the incredible Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, and we couldn't be more impressed! 🙌 The care, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail in this facility are truly remarkable. From creating comforting spaces to ensuring that pediatric patients and their families feel at home—complete with fun activities that engage the children and allow them to simply be kids—Joe DiMaggio goes above and beyond. Their commitment to making every child’s stay more comfortable and filled with joy is evident in every corner of the hospital. We are so excited to partner with this amazing facility to bring the healing power of pet therapy to their brave pediatric patients and families. 🐶💜 It's an honor to be a part of their mission and contribute to creating uplifting moments during such challenging times. A heartfelt thank you to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital for welcoming us, and we can't wait to bring some pawsitive energy to the children and families in their care! 🐾✨🤗 #PetTherapy #Partnership #PediatricCare #JoeDiMaggio #TherapyDogs #Catdogsinc #PawsitiveHealing #NonprofitWork #ChildrensHealth
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It's #FeelGoodFriday and today our therapy dogs had a paw-sitively awesome time at the ribbon cutting for the new Scooby-Doo exhibit at the @Museum of Discovery and Science, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Florida Prepaid College Plans and produced by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Our pet therapy teams were on hand to welcome excited students ready to do some detective work! While Scooby-Doo might be famous for solving mysteries, our therapy dogs specialize in solving stress and bringing smiles! It was a perfect day for some Scooby snacks and tail wags! We 💜 our community. 🌎 #catdogsinc #TherapyDogs #ScoobyDoo #FeelGoodVibes #CommunityLove #pettherapy
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We want to take a special moment to recognize UKG for joining our pack and becoming a C.A.T. supporter! Their generous support will help fund a year of uplifting pet therapy visits, bringing comfort and hope to pediatric and hospital patients, isolated seniors, Veterans, at-risk youth, survivors of trauma, and others in need of mental health support and love. It's not often you come by a company that places the needs and well-being of their community at the forefront of their priorities. Thanks to UKG, our community will experience enhanced healing and connection through these visits. Their belief in our mission and support of our cause make these moments of joy and comfort possible. Thank you, UKG. You are truly making a difference and helping us spread joy and lift spirits! 🐾🤗 #catdogsinc #PawsForCheer #TherapyDogs #ThankYou #SupporterSpotlight #BringingJoy #PetTherapy #NonprofitSupport #UKG #Community #Togetherwearestronger
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🐾✨ #FeelGoodFriday News! We're beyond excited to announce that thanks to our amazing volunteers, supporters and those we serve, we achieved the Top-Rated status for 2024 from GreatNonprofits for another consecutive year! 🌟 This recognition means the world to us and highlights our dedication to spreading joy, hope and healing through therapy dog visits. At Canine Assisted Therapy, we've seen firsthand the incredible impact therapy dogs have on mental health. 🐶❤️ They don't just bring smiles to patients and residents; they also help our own professional community by reducing stress and creating a positive atmosphere. Whether it's providing comfort to patients in hospitals, bringing smiles to residents in nursing homes, or offering support to individuals coping with trauma, our canine heroes make a real difference in people's lives. The bond between humans and dogs is truly special, and we feel fortunate to witness the love and healing they bring every day. We are deeply thankful to our C.A.T. community and everyone who has supported us along the way. You keep our tails wagging and our hearts full. 🙏 Check out these snapshots from some of our therapy dog visits this week—they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Scroll through and feel the love. 💜 #catdogsinc #TherapyDogs #MentalHealthMatters #TopRated2024 #CommunityLove #NonprofitImpact #DogTherapy #GreatNonprofits #volunteers #teamwork
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