Caregiver Canines® Bringing Therapy Dogs To Monmouth County

8/26/19 (Freehold): Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is pleased to announce the expansion of Caregiver Canines, their free in-home Visiting Therapy Dog Program into Monmouth County. After 10 years of brightening the lives of Ocean County residents, Caregiver Canines® is looking forward to bringing certified therapy dogs to the communities of Monmouth County. This unique program provides free in-home visits with volunteers and their trained therapy dogs to seniors who can no longer care for their own pet. It is also a wonderful boost to caregivers living with a loved one with dementia and creates a powerful connection to the past for those with this illness. According to Danielle Maley, Caregiver Canines Manager, “at a time in their lives when many older people and caregivers are feeling most vulnerable these one on one visits are a source of great comfort and connection.”

Caregiver Canines® is looking for volunteers and people to visit. If you own a therapy dog, would like more information on how to get your dog certified or if you, or someone you know would enjoy a visit from a therapy dog please contact Danielle at Caregiver Canines® at 732-505-2273 ext. 202 or email daniellem@caregivervolunteers.org. Visit them at www.caregivercanines.org and on Facebook @caregivercanines.

ABOUT CAREGIVER VOLUNTEERS OF CENTRAL JERSEY (CVCJ)

CVCJ provides vital assistance to seniors, the elderly disabled, veterans, individuals with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illness to allow them to remain independent in their own homes. All services are free of charge and delivered by 1,200 volunteers to over 2,500 Ocean and Monmouth County residents over the age of 60, who no longer drive. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reassuring phone calls, friendly visits, and relief for family caregivers. The Caregiver Canines® program brings certified therapy dogs to the private residences of dog-loving seniors who can no longer care for a pet. To learn more about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org, Facebook @caregivervolunteers, or call 732-505-2273. For Caregiver Canines®, visit www.caregivercanines.org or Facebook @caregivercanines.

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