Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.

01/20/2025

Because it's Monday....

01/17/2025

✨🐾 Vibes 🐾✨
These ridiculously good-looking pups have been out here doing the most—spreading love, snuggles, and major serotonin all over the community. 🐶💖

📸 Swipe through to see what they’ve been up to! From cozying up with seniors to hanging with students, they’re basically professional mood boosters.

💬 Which pic is your fave? Drop a 🐾 if you wish you could hug one of these cuties right now! 🥹👇

01/16/2025

Meet Therapy dog Gill: Gill is a four-year-old golden retriever with a big personality, he is fluffy and fun and loves being around people, everyone always wants to hug him!. Gill is one of Canine Assisted Therapy’s newer therapy dogs but was born for this role. He’s been spreading love and lifting spirits of children and adults faced with adversity for the past year. From helping children engage and come out of their shells at Autism Awareness events to helping pediatric patients feel less scared at Holy Cross’s Teddy Bear Clinics, Gill is always ready to assist!
If you are in South Florida and you would like your dog to become a pet therapy team with our organization like Gill, 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-february2025/

01/10/2025

🎉✨ New Year, Same Pawsitive Impact! ✨🎉

Our beloved therapy dogs and their amazing handlers have been busy lifting spirits and creating moments of connection throughout the community as we step into the new year. From warming hearts in nursing homes during the holidays 🏡❤️, to sparking excitement for young readers 📚🐾, to providing encouragement to hospital patients and healthcare heroes 🏥💪—their tail-wagging presence continues to leave a lasting mark!

Every visit is a reminder of the healing power of companionship and the magic of a wagging tail. 🐕💖 Here’s to more smiles, meaningful moments, and paw-sitive vibes in 2025!

Drop a 🐾 below to show love for our therapy teams!

01/08/2025

🐾 Happy National Labrador Retriever Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating the lovable Labs in our therapy dog pack! 💛 These sweet, snuggly, and oh-so-smart pups bring endless joy to everyone they meet—whether it’s a wagging tail at a hospital visit or a comforting nuzzle during a tough moment. Thank you to all Labs who bring comfort and cheer to so many and especially thank you to Molly, Devon, Kody, Gracie, Durga, Axel, Endo, Walt, Atkins, Lila, Aibo, Sophie, Kismet, Della, and Bklyn!

From golden-yellow to chocolate-brown to classic black, our Labs prove why they’re the ultimate good boys and girls! 🦴✨

Swipe to meet some of our labulous (😉) therapy Labs who spread smiles and love everywhere they go! 💕

Do you have a favorite? Tell us in the comments! 🐶👇

01/07/2025

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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/