Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.

11/25/2024

Monday Mood: When you’re not ready for the week, but the week is ready for you. 🐶

11/22/2024

🌟 Vibes Incoming! 🌟

Check out this good-looking crew! 🐾✨ Our therapy pups and their amazing handlers brought all the smiles to FAU, NSU, Williamsburg Landing, and the FLITE Center this past week.

💙 At FAU, we teamed up with their Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) and the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) to advocate su***de awareness and promote emotional well-being. We also partnered with FAU's Student Government to host a day of stress relief and connection. From tail wags to snuggles, the pups created a space for students to unwind and recharge. 🕊️🐶

💜 At NSU's School of Allopathic Medicine, we delivered comfort and four paws to future doctors who needed a furry stress break. 🩺🐾

💛 We also had a special visit at Williamsburg Landing spending time with senior residents.

🐾 And a special thank you to Youth Leadership Broward for inviting our teams to the FLITE Center! We had the honor of speaking to students about mental health awareness and bringing some much-needed canine love their way. 💕

These visits were filled with love, laughter, and the kind of connection only therapy dogs can provide.

👂🏼Let’s hear it for the power of therapy dogs spreading joy, hope, and comfort wherever they go! 💕

11/21/2024

🎉 It's GIVE MIAMI DAY! Give the gift of healing and canine companionship to children and adults in need and DOUBLE your impact!

⏰Today, until MIDNIGHT, every donation counts, as the first $25 of each donation will be matched up to $1,000 by Give Miami - which means you'll have twice the impact!

Give Miami Day is one of the largest annual online giving events in the Southeast United States. On this day, anyone can be a philanthropist by supporting organizations serving the local community.

💜🐾 Make a difference TODAY and donate to C.A.T. by going to - https://www.givemiamiday.org/organization/Canine-Assisted-Therapy

11/15/2024

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On Wednesday, The Brady Hunter Foundation and The Miami Foundation surprised us with an incredibly generous and unexpected gift, and honestly, we've still got the zoomies.🤩 We were absolutely shocked, deeply humbled, and beyond grateful. 💖

It’s the kindness and support of organizations like these that bring people together, strengthen communities, and make a difference—starting right here in our own zip codes. 🌟

A huge thank you to The Brady Hunter Foundation for believing in our mission and for the amazing work you do to uplift organizations like ours and so many other impactful causes. And to The Miami Foundation and their Give Miami Day initiative, the incredible support you provide to nonprofits and organizations making a difference in our communities is truly inspiring.

We’re still smiling this Friday morning and so excited for the new relationships we’ve formed. 🐾 To The Brady Hunter Foundation and The Miami Foundation - welcome to the pack! Together, we’re making the world a little brighter, one paw at a time. 🐶💫

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11/14/2024

✨ Celebrating the changemakers! ✨ This afternoon, we had the privilege of standing alongside Women in Distress at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Lauderdale Broward Chapter's National Philanthropy Day Luncheon to honor the impactful organizations and individuals making a difference in our community. We couldn’t be prouder of our powerhouse board chair, Nancy Brown, who was recognized as an Impact Nominee! Her dedication is nothing short of inspiring, and we’re so grateful for the difference she makes every day.

And a big round of applause to today’s award winners! Congratulations to Traci Allyn Shur, CFRE, BBX Capital, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Urban League of Broward County, Dara Levan and Jarett Levan, and Florida's Children First. 👏 Your work uplifts us all, and we’re thrilled to celebrate you! Here’s to all the changemakers, winners and nominees alike, who make our community brighter and better.

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 - Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Our therapy dogs are here with paws, snuggles, and support to bring a little extra comfort and gratitude to our Veterans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. C.A.T. salutes you. 🐾💙💜

11/08/2024

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As always, our therapy dogs and their handlers have been spreading smiles and lifting spirits all week! 💜We hosted a great group of students from the Boys and Girls Club of Broward where they helped us evaluate some of our therapy dogs to make sure they're ready to work in schools. It's always fun working with this amazing organization!

Our therapy dogs celebrated Halloween with the seniors at John Knox Village and visited with residents at Williamsburg Landing filling their days with love, laughter, and companionship.

Over at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, our pups spent time with students, sharing the calming power of pet therapy and promoting positive mental health. The students loved every second, soaking up the dogs’ unconditional acceptance and connection—so meaningful during such an important age! 🌟

Our pups also visited UHealth Tower, cheering up patients and making their day a little brighter.

And at Florida Mentor, our therapy dogs brought joy and encouragement to individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, autism, and other challenges, empowering everyone to grow and thrive.

When we feel good, we do good. That’s what our therapy dogs are all about! 🐶💖 Have a very happy Friday and an even better weekend. Keep it kind! 🐾✌🏼

11/07/2024

We had such a wonderful time visiting Ann Storck today! Thank you for welcoming us to visit with your amazing students and adults. It was truly special to witness the joy that these moments bring, and it’s always inspiring to see the incredible work your team does each day. Your organization holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re proud to work alongside you.

A heartfelt thank you to therapy dogs Archie, Rusty, Cody and Happy and their dedicated handlers for bringing warmth and comfort to everyone they meet. 💜🐾

11/04/2024

11/01/2024

For today's , we’re sharing a special moment from C.A.T. therapy dog, Chase, who had the honor of attending the deployment of 67 soldiers at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Palm Beach. As they gathered with their families over breakfast and lunch, hosted by the American Legion, Chase was right there to offer tail wags and comforting snuggles. It was a meaningful day to connect with soldiers and their families before their journey ahead. 🇺🇸

We’re grateful for these service members’ dedication and the chance to send these men and women off on a “paw-sitive” note. 🐾💜

10/31/2024

🎃👻 Paws & Treats, No Tricks Here! 🐾🍬

Happy Howl-o-ween from our adorable therapy dogs! 🐶👀 Whether they're dressed as superheroes, pumpkins, or cuddly monsters, these good boys and girls are always ready to spread smiles, warm hearts, and make Halloween extra sweet! 💖✨

Swipe to see our therapy pups in their spook-tacular costumes! Which one is your favorite? Tell us below! 🧡👇

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10/29/2024

🐾 Happy National Cat Day! 🐾 While our therapy teams may be all about dogs, (and a rabbit), we celebrate the comfort that animals bring to people in need. Cats, like our therapy dogs, bring joy, reduce stress, and provide companionship that can make a big difference in people’s lives. So whether it’s a purr or a wagging tail, let’s honor all animals who make the world a happier place!

10/28/2024

10/25/2024

Check out our friends from Dynamite Dog Training at their new location in Fort Lauderdale!

10/25/2024

Today's vibes are made possible by UKG. Thanks to their generous support, our therapy dogs are spreading love and comfort throughout the community this October. 🐾💜 From uplifting seniors at Discovery Village Assisted Living & Memory Care to sparking joy in the ER at Broward Health, bringing smiles to pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and supporting those in Mental Health America’s Su***de Support Group, these amazing pups are transforming lonely moments into meaningful connections. Let's let their joy and warmth rub off on us today!

With supporters like UKG, together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities. Our therapy dogs remind us of what we all share: a desire to feel loved and connected. Here’s to brighter days, wagging tails, and the strength we find in each other. 🐶✨🐾☮️

10/24/2024

Does your pup have a special look for Halloween? Pride Air Conditioning & Appliance is awarding prize $$$ to the winners of their Halloween Pet Costume Contest. Post a photo to Pride's Halloween post:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1253647195789044.
For every entry, Pride will donate $10 to Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation! Invite your friends and family to “Like” your dog's photo.
Prizes:
$100 for 1st Place
$50 for 2nd Place
$25 for 3rd Place

10/24/2024

Today we are incredibly saddened by the loss of a very special therapy dog named Astro. But despite feeling sad, we know that's not what Astro would want. He would want us to feel love. That was one of his gifts. He brought his love to everyone he met. 💜

In Astro's years as a therapy dog with C.A.T., he and his handler, Jill, dedicated hundreds of hours of service and brought smiles to thousands of people in our community. Astro brought companionship to seniors in nursing homes and hospice, he encouraged struggling students to read, he comforted pediatric patients, he lifted the spirits of those feeling down. He touched countless lives with his gentle soul and endless love. And he never let his own challenges get in the way of living and spreading joy - a lesson we can all take to heart.

Thank you for your service, Astro. You will forever live on in our hearts and in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing you. Rest in peace sweet boy. We love you. 🌈🐾