Modern Monday #8: Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.)

Canine Assisted Therapy was created in 2009 by Wayne and Debra Berger and Joanne Jurgle in hopes of becoming the nation’s leading pet therapy organization. Debra and Joanne realized there was a need to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of pet therapy services in South Florida; they developed an advanced evaluation and certification process for its pet therapy volunteers. Currently, C.A.T. has over 100 certified therapy teams providing services to more than 120 facilities, primarily in south Florida.

Their vision: "Canine Assisted Therapy’s vision is to be recognized as the premier pet therapy organization by maintaining the highest standards possible, educating the public about the benefits of animal assisted therapy, and providing continued support to its volunteers and the facilities they serve."

Link to their program: https://catdogs.org/

Link to support them: https://catdogs.org/donate/