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95 people are interested
Wilmington NC: Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams
ORGANIZATION: FOUR PAWS NC
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95 people are interested
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is the interaction of people and domesticated pets in a positive way when a person shares the love and companionship of their pet with someone who is not able to have a pet in their situation. Hands-on training and educational experience by the most experienced trainers in Carolina's preparing you and your dog to volunteer in the community as an animal-assisted therapy team. Participants will experience "real-life" situations based on over 20 years practicing animal-assisted therapy in the field.
The animal-assisted therapy class will be offered in different locations around town. Next classes planned for 2024.
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About FOUR PAWS NC
Location:
PO Box 12544, WILMINGTON, NC 28405, US
Mission Statement
Dedicated to creating opportunities for independence for people with disabilities with the gift of a task-trained service dog and to enhancing the human-animal bond
Description
Four Paws NC began with a dream and today the dream continues. Working in the service dog industry for nearly 25 years, a change necessitated an evaluation of lifetime goals and the deep desire to continue to serve others.
​Four Paws NC operates as an independent chapter incorporated in North Carolina, with an employer identification number and tax-exempt status unique to the North Carolina site.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBDWilmington, NC 28405
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 10
- Orientation or Training
- Training is once per week for 6 weeks for 1.5 hours. After certification a Four Paws and a Wake Up-NC Animal Assisted Therapy Team sets their own schedule.
- must have a dog that is social, enjoys people, gets along with other dogs, has basic obedience training and is Canine Good Citizen ready