Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.

01/06/2025

01/02/2025

Meet therapy dog Cassie! Cassie is an 11-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, her gentle and sweet temperament will melt your heart. She has been a therapy dog with Canine Assisted Therapy for almost 3 years. Her soothing presence makes her a natural. She brings smiles and healing to cancer patients in hospitals, those in substance use recovery centers, students at colleges during exam week, and young struggling readers. Some places she visits regularly are Holy Cross Hospital and West Broward Rehabilitation and Health Center where she enjoys snuggling and tummy rubs.
If you are in South Florida and you would like your dog to become a pet therapy team with our organization like Cassie, to help improve the lives of those in need, register for our next online orientation by clicking on the following link:
https://catdogs.org/events/orientation-january2025/

01/01/2025

What are your dog’s resolutions? 🤣🐾🤣

12/30/2024

12/28/2024

12/25/2024

✨ No matter what you celebrate, this season is all about love, joy, and togetherness. From our furry friends to all of you, we wish you a very happy holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and moments that make your heart smile. 💕

Thank you for being part of our journey this year. May your days be as bright as the wag of a happy tail! 🐾✨

12/21/2024

What would your dog Google?

12/20/2024

🎧 Check us out along with our friends from the Children's Bereavement Center (CBC) on an NPR radio interview featuring our Executive Director, Monica Wesolowski and the CBC’s Executive Director, Debra Albo-Steiger. - https://www.wlrn.org/health/2024-12-19/canine-therapy-children-holidays

Grief is a journey we all face, but no one should walk it alone. 👫🏾👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏽 This , we want to celebrate those we’ve lost—both two-legged and four. Their memories make us smile and bring warmth to our hearts. 💜

A loving thank you to the incredible Children's Bereavement Center, who we recently had the honor of partnering with for their beautiful Connect and Remember event, bringing those who've lost a loved one together for an uplifting commemoration. The Children’s Bereavement Center empowers children, young adults and their families to adjust to life after the loss of a loved one within a supportive community of their peers, promoting healing and growth. Our therapy dogs and their amazing handlers were there to offer a friendly paw to lean on. 🐾 Shout out to therapy dogs Charli, Douglas, Dorothy and Charlie!

This partnership is a testament to the impact of meaningful connections. A special thank you to the Community Foundation of Broward, as well as the Nonprofit Executive Alliance and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in South Florida for fostering the networking opportunities that made this collaboration possible. Together, we’re creating brighter moments for those in need.

https://www.wlrn.org/health/2024-12-19/canine-therapy-children-holidays

12/19/2024

Meet therapy dog Hank! Hank is a 4-year-old Cavapoo with a peppy personality that can light up a room. As a rescue he has an intuitive way about him and is very empathetic. It’s as if he knows he was saved and wants to pay it forward. Hank is also always happy. This is one of his super powers – when you’re around him, you can’t help but smile and relax. Hank has been a therapy dog with Canine Assisted Therapy for two years and specializes in visits with isolated seniors, at-risk youth, and students who need an extra dose of encouragement. He loves working with Big Brothers Big Sisters and uses his charm to encourage engagement and connection.
If you are in South Florida and you would like your dog to become a pet therapy team with our organization, like Hank , to help improve the lives of those in need, register for our next online orientation by clicking on the following link:
https://catdogs.org/events/orientation-january2025/

12/13/2024

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This past Saturday, we were honored to be a part of the 3rd Annual Holiday Heroes Breakfast, which brings joy to 100 families with children battling cancer. This very special event was presented by Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Capital and their family of companies including Altman, IT'SUGAR, Hoffman's Chocolates, Renin and Las Olas Confections and Snacks.

It was such an uplifting morning filled with holiday magic, gifts from Santa, festive activities, and a beautiful breakfast that let these resilient kids just be kids for the day. 🤗

Our therapy dogs were thrilled to join the fun, spreading snuggles and smiles wherever they went. 🐾✨ Seeing the joy on all the little faces reminds us of the incredible strength and spirit of these families.

Moments like these are why we do what we do. Thank you to Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation and BBX Capital for making this day so special! 💜

12/12/2024

Meet therapy dog Light: Light is a sweet natured and incredibly calm 7 year old Border Collie. When he is not hard at work being a therapy dog, he is enthusiastically ripping the stuffing out of every toy he owns. He has yet to meet a toy he cannot destroy. As a pet therapy team at Canine Assisted Therapy he and his mom Stella aim to spread happiness everywhere they go!
If you are in South Florida and you would like your dog to become a pet therapy team with our organization, like Light, to help improve the lives of those in need, register for our next online orientation by clicking on the following link:
https://catdogs.org/events/orientation-january2025/

12/10/2024

12/06/2024

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Today we want to share the incredible happiness we experienced at Child Net's National Adoption Day, that took place recently at the Broward County Courthouse. At this heartwarming celebration of love and family, 26 children were officially adopted into their forever homes. It was a day of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments. 🤗

Our therapy dogs and handlers were honored to be part of this special morning, greeting families and bringing extra joy to the children, lifting hearts and connecting to the beautiful act of love that brought everyone together. 🐶💖

Here’s to celebrating family, love, and the moments that remind us of the good in the world. 🌟🐾

12/04/2024

🌟 Join Us for a Special Afternoon of Connection and Remembrance 🌟

Canine Assisted Therapy is proud to host the Children's Bereavement Center for their Connect & Remember Together event – a heartfelt community event to honor and commemorate loved ones we’ve lost.

📅 Date: December 14th
🕔 Time: 2pm - 4pm
📍 Location: 1040 NE 45th Street, Oakland Park, 33334 (C.A.T. Office)
📝Registration is required

This event offers a safe space to reflect, heal, and connect through:

🎨 Interactive art and music stations to express your memories
🕯️ A commemorative candle lighting to honor loved ones
🐾 Therapy dogs to bring comfort and smiles
🍴 Food and refreshments

Come as you are, and let’s support one another in creating meaningful memories. ❤💜

💬 For more details or to RSVP, visit bit.ly/ConnectnRemember.com or contact the Children's Bereavement Center at (888) 988-5438 or [email protected].

We hope to see you there!