Paws for Smiles, Inc.

Basic Information

Phone Number: 954-435-3720
Director: Jana Thomas

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Additional Information

Causes Served: people needing unconditional love from registered therapy dogs
Population Served: elderly, children, hospice
Ages for Volunteer: 16+, 12-16 with restrictions
Hours of Service: 1 hour per visit
Minimum Hours Required: 4 hours a year
Days of Service: your option
Mission Statement:

We are group of volunteers, dedicated to bringing smiles to nursing homes, hospices, hospitals and schools in South Florida through registered pet therapy dogs.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Our volunteers make people happy by sharing our family dogs with shut-ins at nursing homes, hospitals, hospices and helping children improve reading skills by reading to non-judgmental dogs

Program History:

Non-profit since 2005, but some of our volunteers have been involved with pet therapy for over 15 years, our tester started over 30 years ago!

Events:

testing/observation of potential therapy dogs weekly