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Our organization is nothing, if not for our human and canine volunteers. They are such an important part of what we do in delivering therapy to those that need it most. There is a broad range of ways for volunteers to work with C.A.T. in addition to our therapy teams. You can learn more about our volunteer opportunities by speaking with us or you can CLICK HERE for the Canine Assisted Therapy Volunteer Application and information.
Requirements
C.A.T. Membership Fees
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Full Membership - $75 annual membership fee. Full membership includes one (1) dog. Membership fee includes: insurance coverage as a volunteer under the C.A.T. blanket liability policy, one (1) C.A.T. t-shirt and dog bandana.
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Additional Dogs - $25 annual fee per additional dog.
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Supporting Membership - (Second handler working with the same dog) - $50 annual membership fee.
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ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
C.A.T. Membership Includes
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Facility Placement - We take great care in your placement in a facility. It is important to us that you are comfortable and happy in your assigned facility and that you not only meet the needs of the facility, but that the facility meets your needs as a volunteer.
For teams that live in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca areas, we are currently actively recruiting to provide therapy teams to the following facilities:
Ann Storck Center – Davie, FL
Ann Storck Center – Pembroke Pines, FL
ARC Broward – Sunrise, FL
Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center* – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Kids in Distress – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Jackson Memorial Hospital – Miami, FL
Jackson Hospital North – North Miami, FL
Hospice by the Sea – Boca Raton, FL
Hospice by the Sea – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
*Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center requires small, non-shedding dogs.
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Continuing Education - As a C.A.T. Member, you will be encouraged to participate in Continuing Education Programs. These programs will be at a minimal fee and some will be at no charge to C.A.T. volunteers. These programs are designed to help you to better understand the people that you are serving as a volunteer. These programs include quarterly (CEU Credit) seminars, dog training classes, dog health and care classes and many other exciting and educational programs.
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Canine Assisted Therapy has several Volunteer Committees that you can be a part of. Our goal is to keep our volunteers engaged in the organization and in the community. Please CLICK HERE to see the opportunities available.
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Dog Testing Fees
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Canine Assisted Therapy Dog and Team Evaluation - FREE! All potential teams will be evaluated and tested by a C.A.T. Dog Evaluator. This testing is performed prior to joining the organization and will help to determine if your dog has the temperament and personality to become a Certified C.A.T. Dog. The dog must have passed AKC Canine Good Certification Certification (AKC CGC) within the two (2) years prior to evaluation. Dogs who have not passed the AKC CGC within the past two (2) years will not be evaluated.
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Canine Good Citizen Certification may be obtained through any CGC Certified Evaluator. We can also recommend a source for the testing if you need one. Proof of passing the Canine Good Citizen test within the two (2) years prior is required prior to the C.A.T. Dog Team Evaluation. Testing fees vary by evaluator and fees are paid directly to the CGC Certified Evaluator.
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For more information on the Canine Assisted Therapy Dog and Team Evaluation, please CLICK HERE for details.
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