Sweet and Affectionate Therapy Dogs in Search of Homebound Seniors for Snuggling

Toms River, NJ (June 16, 2017)—Are you a dog-loving senior? Would you like a furry-faced friend to visit you in your home? How would you feel after playing and snuggling with a dog for a few hours? Would it brighten your day? If you answered yes to any or all these questions, the in-home visiting therapy dog program Caregiver Canines® was designed especially for you! This wonderful program is offered at no charge through the nonprofit agency Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) and is available in Ocean County by calling 732.505.2273 or emailing info@caregivervolunteers.org.

The Caregiver Canines® Coordinate will match you with a Caregiver Canines® Volunteer Handler and Certified Therapy Dog for one-to-one visits in your home. The visits are typically about one to two hours each week, but you and your CVCJ Volunteer will agree on your own schedule. All therapy dogs have to pass certification testing and volunteers undergo background checks before home placement.

According to Sandy who is visited by Caregiver Canine® therapy dog Van, “these visits totally brighten my day and are a highlight of my week. I think of Van as my best friend now and I even celebrate his birthday!”

If you or someone you know would like an in-home visit from a Caregiver Canines® Therapy Dog, please call the CVCJ office at 732-505-2273, or email info@caregivervolunteers.org. A CVCJ volunteer will register you for the program and a Caregiver Canines® representative will schedule a visit to review the program details, discuss your preferences, and address your questions.

For more information about the Caregiver Canines® program, visit CaregiverCanines.org, or find us on Facebook @caregivercanines.

ABOUT CAREGIVER CANINES®
Caregiver Canines® began in 2009 as a service offered through the nonprofit organization, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. This unique Therapy Dog Program visits homebound seniors, veterans, the elderly disabled, individuals with dementia, and family caregivers to loved ones with chronic illness, right in their own homes. The Therapy Dog and handler teams are all volunteers whose weekly visits bring great joy to those who are lonely and love dogs, but are no longer able to care for a pet. All Caregiver Canines® therapy dog visits are provided free of charge to recipients. For more information about the program call 732-505-2273, visit CaregiverCanines.org or find us on Facebook @caregivercanines.org