tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84884371972298687642024-03-13T02:49:24.656-07:00Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. (C.A.T.)Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.) is a 501(c)(3) and was founded in 2009 to address the need of companionship and to provide unconditional love to those in need in nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, etc. and to provide the much-needed support to pet therapy volunteers.Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-32016696258348064582011-04-03T14:26:00.000-07:002011-04-03T14:32:13.080-07:00ACVO/MERIAL-NATIONAL SERVICE AND THERAPY DOG EYE EXAM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKtFCDQ4yNHujzPIpWENWPINL25LzF-RdbEchR8JS-8j-QsOSr6VwAgBtyDo7pRpk4FiuVU0R2ZgC_SSv51N6blMQ-Gv9gZvEeEQ03mDewDKmcvOfFYwoX62E7TG-xU6k0cOfGZIlF1Q8/s1600/max+-15x15-300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKtFCDQ4yNHujzPIpWENWPINL25LzF-RdbEchR8JS-8j-QsOSr6VwAgBtyDo7pRpk4FiuVU0R2ZgC_SSv51N6blMQ-Gv9gZvEeEQ03mDewDKmcvOfFYwoX62E7TG-xU6k0cOfGZIlF1Q8/s200/max+-15x15-300.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: #000066; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>FREE ANIMAL EYE EXAM FOR SERVICE AND THERAPY ANIMALS!<br />
</b></span>The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is hosting a FREE eye exam event during the month of May 2011. <br />
Over 190 ACVO board certified veterinary ophthalmologists will donate their services to provide eye examinations to registered Service Animals and Certified Therapy Dogs across America. Best of all - at no cost. It is anticipated that through these efforts Service Dog health can be improved and potential disease averted for thousands of animals.<br />
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YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER !<br />
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Registration begins today -- go to <a href="http://www.acvoeyeexam.org/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.ACVOEyeExam.org</a> to get registered. AFTER you register - call your closest participating clinic for an appointment.</div>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-49313985550220861472011-03-25T18:48:00.000-07:002011-03-25T18:48:41.206-07:00Open House!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Canine Assisted Therapy </span><br style="color: #351c75;" /><span style="color: #351c75;">Open House</span></span><br />
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Saturday, April 16th<br />
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.<br />
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<b>3554 NE 12th Avenue<br />
Oakland Park, Florida 33334</b><br />
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Official opening and Ribbon Cutting by one of Downtown Oakland Park's Elected Officials<br />
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Fun and games for people and dogs with prizes!<br />
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Chinese Auction<br />
Raffle <br />
Bake Sale<br />
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Complimentary refreshments will be served.<br />
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Delicious baked goods and dog items will be available for purchase. <br />
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Please come and support this fun filled event for our volunteers and guests.<br />
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WELL BEHAVED DOGS ARE WELCOME!<br />
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Monies raised will assist Canine Assisted Therapy in providing <br />
Animal Assisted Services throughout South Florida. <br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">A special "Thank You" for helping to make our new home possible goes to:</span><br style="color: #351c75;" /><br />
Seitlin Insurance & Advisory Services<br />
HW Automation<br />
The Fritz Foundation<br />
Chris Alcorn<br />
Chris Schuster<br />
Banks Safe & Lock Company</div></div>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-60555526866555120002011-03-25T18:42:00.000-07:002011-03-25T18:42:23.238-07:00Professional Doggy Photo Shoot on April 2nd!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizviLf40ajxC3G0uUryoAezNp5Sa8F6zEEFC9NylewERu488Hsv6wSmgVVhzVQXrtQ95ZYO77lNlIY06vnA9e63GwDdJQCJ_FI0uRPkOSch2D_zByHdAp5WlCc05IV9UpGwFANh_Drb-PA/s1600/Frankie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizviLf40ajxC3G0uUryoAezNp5Sa8F6zEEFC9NylewERu488Hsv6wSmgVVhzVQXrtQ95ZYO77lNlIY06vnA9e63GwDdJQCJ_FI0uRPkOSch2D_zByHdAp5WlCc05IV9UpGwFANh_Drb-PA/s1600/Frankie.jpg" /></a></div>Come and have the personality of your Canine Assisted Therapy Dog captured to treasure forever by professional photographer Durga Garcia.<br />
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The photo shoot is free to C.A.T. Members, $10.00 to Non C.A.T. Members and is <u>by appointment only</u>. We will need your dogs up to date rabies and bordatella information prior to your dog entering the building. You can fax or email the vaccination information to us at 888 441-5614 or joanne@catdogs.org<br />
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Register now by calling our office at 954-990-5175 and we will confirm a time slot for you and your dog.<br />
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Feel free to stop by our offices and see the beautiful head shots of some of our Certified C.A.T. Dogs or visit the website below to see the amazing photos from our March 6th Photo Shoot.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pbase.com/durgagarcia/catdogday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.pbase.com/durga</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>garcia/catdogday</a><br />
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Photos will be available for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Canine Assisted Therapy.</div>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-5935746129930814942011-03-05T08:22:00.000-08:002011-03-05T08:22:33.537-08:00Our C.A.T. Dogs Make a Difference at Ann Storck Center!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Watch the video! <br />
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<a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-therapy-dogs-20110304,0,2917968.story">C.A.T. Dogs Make Therapy Special for Participants of Ann Storck Center</a><br />
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Earl will be sorely missed and our heart goes out to his owners Helene and Sharon. </div>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-56292403527806234402011-02-27T06:39:00.000-08:002011-02-27T06:39:04.167-08:00Certified C.A.T. Dogs Make Reading Fun for Children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Pack Reader Program is just one of the many programs that is offered by Canine Assisted Therapy. Pack Readers has proven to help children with reading fluency, comprehension and self esteem.<br />
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Thank you to Anna Sokoloff and Cosmo for doing such a wonderful job. Thank you to all of our volunteer teams who are working so hard to make a difference in the lives of children, adults, the elderly and the physically challenged.<br />
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6274 North Federal Highway<br />
Ft. Lauderdale, FL<br />
<a href="http://www.salonbark.com/">www.salonbark.com</a></span></span></h3>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-20469334508977757212010-11-04T14:54:00.000-07:002010-11-04T14:54:25.691-07:00Canine Assisted Therapy Essentials Boutique Shop for a Cause<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">SHOP FOR A CAUSE!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Start your Holiday shopping and help support </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tuesday, November 16th, 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Located in the Harbor Shops at</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1851 Cordova Road (off of 17th Street)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">954-463-6007</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.essentialsboutique.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Essentials Boutique will generously donate 20% of profits</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">from 10 AM to 7:00 PM to Canine Assisted Therapy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Join C.A.T. for wine and hors d'oeuvres</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5:00 - 7:00 PM</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tuesday, November 16th, 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">rsvp:events@catdogs.org</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">With every purchase receive a coupon for 1-free drink at</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Lauderdale Grill</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1901 Cordova Road</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">954-524-1118</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Win a stunning Pandora Bracelet!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Raffle Tickets available at Essentials Boutique November 10 - November 16 </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Drawing at 7:00 PM 11/16/10</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Need not be present to win</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">RAFFLE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 ticket for $5</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4 tickets for $10</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">10 tickets for $20</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-28764024382549881812010-11-02T11:54:00.000-07:002010-11-02T11:55:47.104-07:00Pet First And CPR: Learning it may save your dog's life!<b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You are your pet's first responder!</span></b><br />
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According to the American Animal Hospital Association 25% more pets would survive if just one first aid technique was applied prior to receiving emergency veterinary care. <br />
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the most important first aid technique that every pet owner should be comfortable with. Chances are that you will never have to use it, but it will save your pet's life if a foreign object gets lodged in his airway. <br />
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Canine Assisted Therapy and Dr. Rudd Nelson, DVM have been providing pet first aid and CPR seminars for the past year. To date, there have been 5 animals saved because the owners attended one of these classes. We were fortunate enough to hear first hand a very touching story about Magnolia who was saved because her owner attended our C.A.T. pet first aid and CPR course. It is our pleasure to share this wonderful story with you. We hope that it will help everyone understand the importance of learning pet first aid and CPR.<br />
<a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs033/1102793136811/archive/1103715829473.html">Read the story of Magnolia the Papillion.... "Mouth to Snout" The Breath of Life</a>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-54844817502221815552010-09-12T09:34:00.000-07:002010-09-12T09:34:00.240-07:00Mutts & Martinis Yappy HourThank you to Go Riverwalk for allowing C.A.T. and the other non-profits to set up our information booths at the event. It was extremely hot, but a great time was had by everyone who attended.<br />
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</tbody></table>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-80056774070193881392010-09-10T07:28:00.000-07:002010-09-10T07:28:01.850-07:00Gilda's Club of South Florida - Steps for Life<div style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOLk7hCqA6fkNVzhonETQ9j8VYDLY8YxgVx9d1AYxiCrhyphenhyphenZcY9ZZEhC29_AASc2TdbX85xxGCO1Pd6kvU-tq1Ci54ZEoaH_oByWFvEOo6YSvl0gNcfpintzqN6zXzZa6nP-BL7E4kP5te/s1600/Steps_for_life_for_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOLk7hCqA6fkNVzhonETQ9j8VYDLY8YxgVx9d1AYxiCrhyphenhyphenZcY9ZZEhC29_AASc2TdbX85xxGCO1Pd6kvU-tq1Ci54ZEoaH_oByWFvEOo6YSvl0gNcfpintzqN6zXzZa6nP-BL7E4kP5te/s400/Steps_for_life_for_web.jpg" width="307" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Join C.A.T. at </span></div><div style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;">Steps for Life </span></div><div style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk</span></div><div style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bring your C.A.T. Dog and wear your <span style="color: #674ea7;">purple</span>! We will walk as a group to support the fight against breast cancer. </span></div><div style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">We hope to see you all there!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="http://www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org/calendarnews/community-events/steps-for-life">CLICK HERE</a> to find out more and to register. </span></span>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-11528540665374149542010-09-10T04:24:00.000-07:002010-09-10T04:24:04.875-07:001st Annual C.A.T. Halloween Bash!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11GkRjm__6iqs5ypyglGPYjSKMAaXFkdiTlEyqBh3zr6fi6vYXeHexYfCySnGVcftRpj24wqw5pBbyqfJMpCKQ7pNqpNNn64GGLsCYI0R1DNTNT3tccFiyN4eZ3_Cn8OHh5GmuDbfvrXd/s1600/ZeldaCaveDogHalloweenCostume.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11GkRjm__6iqs5ypyglGPYjSKMAaXFkdiTlEyqBh3zr6fi6vYXeHexYfCySnGVcftRpj24wqw5pBbyqfJMpCKQ7pNqpNNn64GGLsCYI0R1DNTNT3tccFiyN4eZ3_Cn8OHh5GmuDbfvrXd/s320/ZeldaCaveDogHalloweenCostume.jpg" width="320" /></a><div style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don't miss the 1st annual Canine Assisted Therapy Doggy Halloween Party and Parade!</span></div><div style="color: #e69138;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dress up your C.A.T. Dog and join in the fun!</span></div><ul style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><li>Costume Contest</li>
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</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">When:</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Saturday, October 30th</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">1:00 - 3:00 p.m.</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Where:</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Independence Hall Assisted Living</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">1639 NE 26th Street</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Wilton Manors, FL 33305</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e30qa1vl1b6f1ccf" style="color: #e69138;">CLICK HERE</a><span style="color: #e69138;"> to find out more and to register. </span></div>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-64524653827536370862010-09-09T11:16:00.000-07:002010-09-09T11:16:49.244-07:00C.A.T. Volunteer Forum<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWWqFJFIwYWoa-dj4VJBw_bbQFrF4dyFvRjXfZgDDHKXWbCWJdu9icCkWKyuk7q_9WGK5MwCMtqY3iWYzKorGss_efpu0gjOJwh-UAEc-tcSxmRNZSTEQyD8QDJVbaKvzvaQ3aGPAuCmW/s1600/volunteer_group.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWWqFJFIwYWoa-dj4VJBw_bbQFrF4dyFvRjXfZgDDHKXWbCWJdu9icCkWKyuk7q_9WGK5MwCMtqY3iWYzKorGss_efpu0gjOJwh-UAEc-tcSxmRNZSTEQyD8QDJVbaKvzvaQ3aGPAuCmW/s320/volunteer_group.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please join us:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;">Saturday, October 2nd</span><br />
<span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;">3:30 – 5:30 p.m.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;">Independence Hall Activity Room</span><br />
<span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;">1639 NE 26th Street</span><br />
<span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;">Wilton Manors, FL 33305</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;">For our 1st C.A.T. Volunteer Forum!</span></div><span style="color: #330033; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">This forum will allow C.A.T. volunteers the opportunity to share their unique perspective and be heard, as well as to learn about one another. We will be able to instantly share important information and ideas that we can use to improve our organization.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You do not need to be a C.A.T. member to attend.</span> <br />
This forum is open to volunteers from any pet therapy organization so that we can all learn from each other and better improve the service that we all give to those in need.</span><br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please do not bring dogs to this meeting so that there is minimal distraction.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lvwpzbdab&oeidk=a07e30py79h39067e2e">CLICK HERE</a> to find out more and to register. </span>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-69262135512336348642010-09-07T11:16:00.000-07:002010-09-07T11:42:32.284-07:00Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour this Friday!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="color: #351c75;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to come and visit C.A.T. at the Riverwalk </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour this Friday night. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-83170120755282021152010-09-05T07:41:00.000-07:002010-09-05T07:41:05.571-07:00Traveling With Your Pet by Automobile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5289EMMk72mXTbpu_qtM076w-2zlzhn2hI-cvFXadWOV5kyb4Lb3w2Xy2RcZj-dfnCYfq9usu4sEZwoipblYqFaI0Q4WJq0OBOFipQU0eiQDEfjsfNJEo3AQhWn6iYwseeYY7tCJU0pI/s1600/CockerSpanielsincar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5289EMMk72mXTbpu_qtM076w-2zlzhn2hI-cvFXadWOV5kyb4Lb3w2Xy2RcZj-dfnCYfq9usu4sEZwoipblYqFaI0Q4WJq0OBOFipQU0eiQDEfjsfNJEo3AQhWn6iYwseeYY7tCJU0pI/s200/CockerSpanielsincar.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Finally, the summer heat is beginning to wane and there is a hint of coolness in the air. Fall is a great time to load the family in the car (including the family pet) and take off to enjoy the scenery. Here are some great tips for bringing your pet on your trip so that everyone will have a safe and happy trip.<br />
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If your pet is not accustomed to traveling in the car, take several short trips several weeks ahead of your travel. Go someplace fun like a dog park so your pet will associate car travel with a positive experience. <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs033/1102793136811/archive/1103583806250.html">Read More</a></span>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-23938476492835757972010-09-04T07:28:00.000-07:002010-09-04T07:28:01.424-07:00August, 2010 Paw Street Journal via #constantcontact<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/August--2010-Paw-Street-Journal.html?soid=1102793136811&aid=VpJm5s8j4_8">August, 2010 Paw Street Journal via #constantcontact</a>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-723037225563103162010-09-04T07:27:00.000-07:002010-09-04T07:27:30.549-07:00Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour Returns-Friday, September 10th at 5:30 pm via #constantcontact<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Riverwalk-Mutts---Martinis-Yappy-Hour-Returns-Friday--September-10th-at-5-30-pm.html?soid=1102793136811&aid=S3UDGIPBIao">Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour Returns-Friday, September 10th at 5:30 pm via #constantcontact</a>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-20067122307529645182010-09-04T07:25:00.000-07:002010-09-04T07:25:13.016-07:00Attend Doggy Massage Seminar via @constantcontact<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Attend-Doggy-Massage-Seminar.html?soid=1102793136811&aid=9_Gb8bkWPpk">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Attend-Doggy-Massage-Seminar.html?soid=1102793136811&aid=9_Gb8bkWPpk</a>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-90805672657823369372010-09-04T07:21:00.000-07:002010-09-04T07:21:19.153-07:00September, 2010 Paw Street Journal via #constantcontact<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/September---2010-Paw-Street-Journal.html?soid=1102793136811&aid=Ic5cG0ZP6Lg">September, 2010 Paw Street Journal via #constantcontact</a>Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-37269564615249689652010-08-23T12:43:00.000-07:002010-08-23T12:43:56.641-07:00Canine Assisted Therapy...Celebrating Our 1st Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61LM3Pvw_6-W-4qvwQyYHnx3O7fV2cpI3OI-kjiu9KqiqUUSqI1l_NyO9htrkDWakk_3CiBHY9w9cKXr5mWRKj86IQ7wyXZCFf6swXrKa-PAAjEms7kvdp9EAMuk3uzRAS8y_xEQqcs4e/s1600/party" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61LM3Pvw_6-W-4qvwQyYHnx3O7fV2cpI3OI-kjiu9KqiqUUSqI1l_NyO9htrkDWakk_3CiBHY9w9cKXr5mWRKj86IQ7wyXZCFf6swXrKa-PAAjEms7kvdp9EAMuk3uzRAS8y_xEQqcs4e/s320/party" /></a></div>It's hard to believe that on August 10th, it will be a year since the incorporation of Canine Assisted Therapy. <br />
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<b><u>Our Mission:</u></b> To provide a network of qualified, dependable, caring Therapy Teams committed to delivering a therapeutic benefit through the use of dogs to both children and adults who need comfort, companionship, or the unconditional love that only a dog can provide. To provide support, training, education and mentoring to those interested in dog therapy programs. To build connections between volunteers, facilities and individuals seeking dog therapy.<br />
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We have been truly blessed by wonderful volunteers and supporters who are helping C.A.T. to fulfill this mission. Because of these wonderful volunteers and supporters, our services have expanded beyond what we first envisioned. <br />
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C.A.T. volunteers not only provide the love and affection of their dogs to those in nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities, but are going forth and providing other much needed services with their dogs.<br />
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Some of our current and future services include:<br />
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<b><u>Continuing Education:</u></b> To make Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) a great experience for those we serve and for the volunteers, education of our volunteers is key. We have been fortunate enough to have Laura A. Weber, M.S., LMHC to head up this wonderful program which we began in December of last year. Those who have attended the seminars have come away with a better understanding of such issues as: Mental Illness; Working With Special Populations; Infection Control in Facilities; Alzheimer's and Dementia. These are just a few of the informative seminars. By having a better understanding of populations that we serve, our volunteers are much more prepared to provide the quality service that they have quickly become known for.<br />
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<b><u>The Senior Corps:</u></b> Senior Corps was created to involve the residents of assisted living facilities. Many of these individuals are unable to travel outside of their residence, so C.A.T. brings the volunteering opportunity to them. The seniors assist in the new C.A.T. dog candidate evaluations by providing their participation with wheelchairs and walkers to insure that the dogs are comfortable around these devices. They also help by putting together packages for special projects and events held by C.A.T. The Senior Corps has provided an opportunity for those confined in assisted living, to experience the wonderful feeling of being able to give back to the community.<br />
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<b><u>Teen Corps:</u></b> The Teen Corps is currently in Oxford, Florida and is led by Susan McCauley. Teens and their dogs work together with Susan to prepare for the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation with the goal of becoming a Certified C.A.T. Dog team. The teens then visit nursing homes in the area with their Certified C.A.T. Dogs. This program not only teaches the teens responsibility and creates a stronger bond with their pets, but enables them to give back to the community and fulfill their community service hour requirement. <br />
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<b><u>Pack Readers Program:</u> </b>One of the most exciting opportunities for C.A.T. volunteers is participating in this program. Advanced Certified C.A.T. Dogs are accompanied by their handlers into schools to help children with their reading skills. Little did we know that the dogs not only serve to help children with reading, but with social skills and self-confidence as well. C.A.T. understands the importance of having knowledgeable volunteers working with the children so we are currently putting the finishing touches on a volunteer training program specifically for those participating in this opportunity.<br />
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<b><u>Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT):</u></b> Beginning this month, many of our Advanced C.A.T. Dog Teams will be participating in Physical Therapy programs with the disabled. The dogs will be an important part of the program by performing tasks such as walking alongside a wheel chair or walker, fetching a ball, allowing participants to assist with grooming activities, and many other activities. We all know how much more fun the most mundane activities are if you do them in the company of a dog. <br />
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A very special thank you to all of our volunteers and donors who have helped to make this possible. We can't wait to see what the future will hold for C.A.T. and its wonderful volunteers.Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02008922916049108518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488437197229868764.post-37206371853494570432010-03-25T10:45:00.000-07:002010-03-25T10:45:00.388-07:00Basic Pet First Aid/CPR - May 20, 2010Pet first aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for more definite medical care and attention. <br />
The goal of pet first aid is to protect pets from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective actions and care that will safeguard the life of an injured pet. <br />
May 20, 2010 <br />
6:15pm-7:15pm <br />
Bayview Animal Clinic <br />
2850 E Commercial Boulevard <br />
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$15.00 PER PERSON - SPACE IS LIMITED!!! <br />
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