At Compassionate Care Therapy Canines, our mission is providing comprehensive education, training and certification for both dogs and their handlers. Guiding them toward certification and utilization as Therapy Dogs in hospitals, hospice, assisted living schools, libraries and as need based on community needs.

These extraordinary therapy dogs and handlers, volunteer their time to offer comfort and emotional support in various settings, including hospitals, hospices, assisted living facilities, and schools.

The presence of canines has been shown to have a profoundly positive impact on children with special needs, and therapy dogs play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of individuals in hospitals, schools, hospice, assisted care facilities and libraries.

Our Mission

Our Vision

Research shows that therapy dogs significantly contribute to healing and well-being by providing essential emotional support and compassion to individuals during challenging times.

Currently, we need to certify 8 more dogs to achieve our annual target of 20, a goal that is vital to address the increasing demand in Humboldt County and surrounding areas for compassionate care companions.

Your generous contributions empower us to provide specialized therapy training for dogs and their owners, at no cost to our dedicated volunteer therapy dog handlers.

Therapy Dogs utilized to allow children to read to the therapy dog

A Therapy Dog providing compassionate care and emotional comfort to a young patient fighting pediatric cancer.

Compassionate Care Therapy Canines is a non-profit 501(3)(c) with a dedicated team of volunteers focused on addressing the needs of individuals who benefit from the therapy dog teams we train and certify. These remarkable dogs visit numerous locations, including hospitals, emergency clinics, assisted living facilities, schools, and libraries, offering compassionate care, comfort and joy to those they meet.

Therapy Canines play a vital role in enhancing various dimensions of human well-being, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health, whether in group settings or through one-on-one interactions.

The calming presence and loving nature of therapy dogs are invaluable in providing support to individuals facing a range of challenges.

We greatly appreciate your support for this meaningful cause.

Initial Costs To Certify a Therapy Dog Team

• Background Check for Handler - $ 25.00

• Physical for dog - $395.00

• Dog fecal test - $110.00

• Blood test for handler - $195.00

• Initial competency evaluation -$ 93.00

• Good Citizen Certification - $120.00

• Dog Collar - $ 20.00

• Custom Dog Harness - $ 53.00

• Leash 4’ & 6’ - $ 27.00

• International Certification - $ 10.00

• Reimbursable Expenses - $ 63.00 (per day) – off set handlers cost

• Dog grooming - $110.00 as necessary

• Emergency medical fund - $ 299.00

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Total start up cost per dog - $1,515.00 per therapy dog team
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Yearly Costs

Ongoing costs Yearly physical - $395.00

Dog fecal test - $110.00

Administrative cost - $480.00 per therapy dog team

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Total cost per year - $2500.00 per year per therapy dog team

Please be advise these are current tentative cost and are subject to change.

Your Donations are utilized for the training and upkeep of the therapy dog teams in the program:

About Us

A Therapy Dog providing compassionate care and emotional comfort to a young patient fighting pediatric cancer. The dog's presence brings a sense of peace and solace to the child during their difficult battle. This heartwarming interaction between the dog and the patient uplifts spirits and provides a source of strength and hope.

An Overview of the Role of a Therapy Dog:

• Role:

  Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort, affection, and companionship to people in various settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospices.

• Not Service Dogs:

  Therapy dogs are NOT SERVICE DOGS. Therapy Dogs DO NOT have the same special access privileges as service dogs in public places.

• Interaction:

  Therapy dogs are encouraged to interact with a wide range of people and are often petted and cuddled by those they visit.

• Benefits:

  Interacting with therapy dogs can provide physical and mental health benefits, including reducing anxiety, stress, and promoting relaxation. Read More...

How You Can Help?

Join us in providing heartfelt care and emotional comfort to those in greatest need through the loving presence of specialized therapy dogs.

Your generous donations allow us to provide specialized therapy training at no cost to both the dogs and their owners, benefiting our committed volunteer therapy dog handlers.