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Meet our therapy dog team-Past and Present!
WHAT IS A THERAPY DOG?
A Therapy Dog is unique in that he/she has been tested in multiple rigorous situations for the ability to interact happily and calmly with the people and environments they visit.
Necessary qualities include:
- Overall Temperament
- Tolerance of Physical Contact
- Social Acceptance of Other Dogs
- Reaction in Stressful Situations
- Crowd and Noise Tolerance
- Age, Gender and Racial
Acceptance
Lacy-Rescued on Nevis (ACTIVE)
Lacey was abandoned and later found by Nevis Animal Speak. Her exceptionally friendly and gentle nature made therapy dog training an absolute joy. Lacey truly loves everyone—people, cats, dogs, and more.
She is calm and affectionate, enjoys playing fetch, and is always proud to earn a treat for a job well done. As the smallest (and often happiest!) member of our team, Lacey quickly becomes a favorite with everyone she meets.
Chloe-Rescued on Nevis (ACTIVE)
Dobby-Rescued on Nevis (Semi-RETIRED)
Chloe was one of four five-week-old puppies abandoned during a three-day storm. Nearly drowned, she and her siblings were rescued just in time. Chloe later found her true calling as a therapy dog, traveling throughout the United States and the Caribbean to support the children and adults she loves.
While she can be a little shy at first, Chloe warms up quickly and happily welcomes attention from anyone who approaches her with kindness.
Dobby-Rescued on Nevis (Semi-RETIRED)
Dobby-Rescued on Nevis (Semi-RETIRED)
Dobby was found hairless and full of mange with open sores at only a few months old. His rescuers got him the medical attention needed and fostered him for nearly 18months until Dobby found his fur-ever home! Dobby is also trained as a sniffer dog and can find everything from lost people to lost tennis balls!
Ninja-Rescued on Nevis (RIP)
Bearette- Rescued in Hong Kong (RIP)
Ninja is a local mixed breed who was abandoned in a field and left tied to a tree to die. Even though Ninja was starving when he was found, he ignored the food offered focusing only on his need for human contact. Realizing his special connection with people, Ninja was brought back to health, tested and trained for Therapy Dog work. Following his first successful year of being a Therapy Dog in 2014, Ninja's keen senses have been further trained to support his handler, Janice, as her Medical Service dog. Ninja enjoys traveling and teaching around the world!
RIP June 30, 2022
Bearette- Rescued in Hong Kong (RIP)
Bearette- Rescued in Hong Kong (RIP)
Bearette was adopted at 4 months old after being found alone in the woods. She was a smart and playful puppy who was very athletic and an excellent swimmer.
Although originally trained as a Therapy Dog, Bearette also doubles as a medical Medical Service dog for her handler Janice. Bearette has taught in the US, Hong Kong, Mexico and Nevis. We are thrilled she is sharing her kind and gentle nature with the many people she visits around around the world!
RIP August 5, 2021
Therapy Dog Requirements
Human Volunteer Requirements
Human Volunteer Requirements
Dog Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteer dogs of pedigree or mixed breed need to be healthy and have a happy, placid, nature.
- Dogs must be at least two years old before examination.
- Both male and female dogs must be spayed and neutered.
- Dogs must display basic obedience skills such as sit, down, stay and come.
- Dogs must be leash trained
- Dogs must have lived with the handler for at least 6 months prior to examination.
- All vaccinations must be up to date and proof of vaccination provided for our records.
Human Volunteer Requirements
Human Volunteer Requirements
Human Volunteer Requirements
Human Volunteer Requirements
- Human volunteers must be over the age of 18
- Volunteers must be committed to the program and its aims.
- Volunteers must have good "people skills" and an enthusiastic personality.
- Volunteers must be willing to be a part of a team and enjoy meeting new people.
- Volunteers must be available for visits on weekdays. Visits may be to schools, youth groups, hospitals, nursing homes, Social Service Programs and more. Each lesson lasts one hour, however, allowing for additional traveling time, volunteers need to allow approximately 2 hours for each visit.
