ACVO/MERIAL-NATIONAL SERVICE AND THERAPY DOG EYE EXAM

FREE ANIMAL EYE EXAM FOR SERVICE AND THERAPY ANIMALS!
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is hosting a FREE eye exam event during the month of May 2011.
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.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER !

Registration begins today -- go to http://www.ACVOEyeExam.org to get registered.  AFTER you register - call your closest participating clinic for an appointment.

Open House!

Canine Assisted Therapy
Open House

Saturday, April 16th
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

3554 NE 12th Avenue
Oakland Park, Florida 33334

Official opening and Ribbon Cutting by one of Downtown Oakland Park's Elected Officials

Fun and games for people and dogs with prizes!

Chinese Auction
Raffle
Bake Sale

Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Delicious baked goods and dog items will be available for purchase.

Please come and support this fun filled event for our volunteers and guests.

WELL BEHAVED DOGS ARE WELCOME!

Monies raised will assist Canine Assisted Therapy in providing
Animal Assisted Services throughout South Florida.

A special "Thank You" for helping to make our new home possible goes to:

Seitlin Insurance & Advisory Services
HW Automation
The Fritz Foundation
Chris Alcorn
Chris Schuster
Banks Safe & Lock Company

Professional Doggy Photo Shoot on April 2nd!

Come and have the personality of your Canine Assisted Therapy Dog captured to treasure forever by professional photographer Durga Garcia.

The photo shoot is free to C.A.T. Members, $10.00 to Non C.A.T. Members and is by appointment only. 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

Register now by calling our office at 954-990-5175 and we will confirm a time slot for you and your dog.

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.

http://www.pbase.com/durgagarcia/catdogday

Photos will be available for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Canine Assisted Therapy.

Our C.A.T. Dogs Make a Difference at Ann Storck Center!

Watch the video!

C.A.T. Dogs Make Therapy Special for Participants of Ann Storck Center

We mourn the loss of a wonderful C.A.T. Dog

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that Earl, Certified C.A.T. Dog, crossed over Rainbow Bridge. Earl was a wonderful and fun loving dog that brought a tremendous amount of joy to everyone that he met. Earl encouraged laughter and fun when he entered a room. His favorite thing to do was to sit on the sofa, legs crossed, and socialize with the residents of the facilities that he visited.

Earl will be sorely missed and our heart goes out to his owners Helene and Sharon.

Certified C.A.T. Dogs Make Reading Fun for Children

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.

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.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/27/2087792/doggie-therapy-canines-help-kids.html?story_link=email_msg

Canine Assisted Therapy and Ann Storck Center on Channel 6 Miami

Salon Bark Open House

Don't miss the Grand Opening for Salon Bark on Thursday, November 18th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Photomasters Photography will be doing complimentary Holiday shoots for your furry child. Bone-Fish Grill and Hungarian Delicatessen will be offering dog friendly outdoor dining. There will be awesome items in the silent auction... to benefit Canine Assisted Therapy from dinner at Grill 66 and Bar to facials from Angelina's Skin-Care as well as great theme baskets. Come and have some fun!

Salon Bark
6274 North Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
www.salonbark.com

Canine Assisted Therapy Essentials Boutique Shop for a Cause

SHOP FOR A CAUSE!

Start your Holiday shopping and help support

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Located in the Harbor Shops at

1851 Cordova Road (off of 17th Street)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

954-463-6007

www.essentialsboutique.com

Essentials Boutique will generously donate 20% of profits

from 10 AM to 7:00 PM to Canine Assisted Therapy

Join C.A.T. for wine and hors d'oeuvres

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

rsvp:events@catdogs.org

With every purchase receive a coupon for 1-free drink at

Lauderdale Grill

1901 Cordova Road

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316

954-524-1118

Win a stunning Pandora Bracelet!

Raffle Tickets available at Essentials Boutique November 10 - November 16

Drawing at 7:00 PM 11/16/10

Need not be present to win

RAFFLE

1 ticket for $5

4 tickets for $10

10 tickets for $20

Pet First And CPR: Learning it may save your dog's life!

You are your pet's first responder!

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.

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.

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.
Read the story of Magnolia the Papillion.... "Mouth to Snout" The Breath of Life

Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour

Thank 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.

Here are just a few of the C.A.T. Dogs that attended the event!

Gilda's Club of South Florida - Steps for Life

Join C.A.T. at 

Steps for Life 

2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk

Bring your C.A.T. Dog and wear your purple!  We will walk as a group to support the fight against breast cancer.  

We hope to see you all there!

CLICK HERE to find out more and to register.

1st Annual C.A.T. Halloween Bash!

Don't miss the 1st annual Canine Assisted Therapy Doggy Halloween Party and Parade!

Dress up your C.A.T. Dog and join in the fun!

• Costume Contest
• Games
• Treats
• Raffle

When:

Saturday, October 30th

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Independence Hall Assisted Living

1639 NE 26th Street

Wilton Manors, FL 33305

CLICK HERE to find out more and to register.

C.A.T. Volunteer Forum

Please join us:
Saturday, October 2nd
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Independence Hall Activity Room
1639 NE 26th Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

For our 1st C.A.T. Volunteer Forum!

 
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.

You do not need to be a C.A.T. member to attend. 
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.

Please do not bring dogs to this meeting so that there is minimal distraction.

CLICK HERE to find out more and to register.

Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour this Friday!

Be sure to come and visit C.A.T. at the Riverwalk 
Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour this Friday night.

Traveling With Your Pet by Automobile

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.

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. Read More

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September, 2010 Paw Street Journal via #constantcontact

September, 2010 Paw Street Journal via #constantcontact