Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Canine Assisted Therapy Inc
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Canine Assisted Therapy Inc
\nMailing Address: 1040 NE 45th St
\nCity: Oakland Park
\nState: Florida
\nPostal Code: 33334
\nMain Phone: 9549905175
\nMain Fax: n\/a
\nOrganization Website: www.catdogs.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 27-0700622
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/23\/26
\nRequested Amount: $9,240<\/p>\n
Project Title: Pet Therapy for Children\u2019s Health and Wellbeing
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
This project will provide animal-assisted therapy to more than 2,000 children and youth across South Florida, focusing on pediatric patients, children with special needs, children during bereavement, youth in shelters, and individuals facing mental health challenges. Funding will support three certified therapy dog teams, each capable of serving at least 500 individuals annually.<\/p>\n
Each therapy dog team (handler and dog) undergoes a comprehensive process that includes recruitment, evaluation, training, certification, mentoring, continuing education, insurance, and deployment. The cost to prepare and sustain one team exceeds $3,000. A grant of $9,500 will fully support three teams for one year, ensuring they are well-trained, insured, and ready to serve.<\/p>\n
Therapy visits will include activities such as petting, brushing, walking, and simple companionship. These interactions encourage engagement, reduce anxiety, and support emotional well-being through positive, calming experiences.<\/p>\n
These teams will serve children and youth at hospitals, shelters, schools, and treatment centers throughout the community, including pediatric hospitals, foster care programs, behavioral health centers, and bereavement organizations. <\/p>\n
In addition to scheduled visits, teams remain available to respond to urgent situations, such as crisis or grief support. Each year, schools request services following unexpected loss, highlighting the ongoing need for rapid-response support.<\/p>\n
By investing in trained and reliable therapy dog teams, this project strengthens our ability to meet growing demand and respond quickly when support is needed most. It ensures that more children have access to safe, consistent, and meaningful interactions that improve overall well-being and bring comfort during difficult moments.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $475,338<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed – UKG, William and Helen Thomas Trust, Fritch Foundation, The Miami Foundation Pending – Joan Leslie Nichols Foundation, Florida Panthers Fdn, Human-Animal Alliance<\/p>\n
Project Duration: October 2026 – September 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: South Florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: Youth and children 20 years or younger<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Courtney
\nContact Last Name: Trzcinski
\nContact Title: Director of Grants and Donor Relations
\nContact Phone: 9549905175
\nContact Email: courtney@catdogs.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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