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ORGANIZATION: Pawsitive Friendships

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Would you like to make a pawsitive impact with your pet? We are looking for individuals who are able to volunteer a minimum of six times a year with their pet in our program serving the special needs community.

Handler Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Have a valid AZ Fingerprint clearance card or Level 3 background check.
  • Enjoys working with kids and adults with special needs.
  • Actively advocates for their pet.
  • Available to volunteer during the weekday a minimum of six times per year.

Animal Requirements:

  • At least one year of age
  • Owned by the handler for eight months.
  • Current on vaccines or proof of titers
  • Tolerates abrupt sounds and movements.
  • Comfortable around medical equipment

Eligible species:

  • Dog
  • Cat
  • Pig
  • Bird
  • Mini horse/donkey
  • Alpaca
  • Goat
  • Pocket Pets (Rabbit or ferret)
  • Tortoise
  • Reptiles (Ball python or Bearded Dragon)

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About Pawsitive Friendships

Location:

3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-778, Gilbert, AZ 85297, US

Mission Statement

To support individuals with special needs by using the special bond of pets to help them reach their full potential.

Description

Redefining special needs therapy through innovation, compassion, and exceptional care within the special needs community. Our curriculum-based programs help individuals enhance their motor skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning, sensory processing, and more by engaging in adaptive activities supported by pets of various species. Founded in 2014 by a passionate mother of a son with Autism. She discovered she increased his progress by incorporating her French bulldog, Zoe, into her son’s therapy. We are a 96% volunteer-run organization serving over 2,300 individuals annually throughout Maricopa and Pima Counties, making Pawsitive Friendships and developing essential skills a success.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

85381

(33.61106,-112.23244)
 

DATE POSTED

August 17, 2024

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Animal Therapy
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Handler and pet must pass an assessment.

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