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Finding an assessor
Once we have all the information we need, We will then find an assessor to meet with you and your canine pal.
You might want to look at the page 'want to join us' as it gives information on our assessment process.
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Smile please!
We like to be prepared and we will need a head shot of you and your canine pal please for their ID badge.
Please email those to us once you're happy about joining us.
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Confirming it's you!
We will ask you to supply the email addresses of two people who have know you for at least two years. If they know you and your dog together, even better. We will ask them to say why they think your partnership would make a good therapy dog team.
Obviously we won't ask family members for this as they think you're amazing already!
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Healthy dog, healthy life
As many of the people we visit are immune suppressed through age, illness or disability, we do ask that your dog is initially vaccinated. After that, they need to receive their annual vaccinations or be Titre tested.
This is a blood test that determines if a dog has sufficient immunity to specific diseases, potentially eliminating the need for booster vaccinations. We would require a copy of their vaccination certificate or Titre test result. We also suggest that your dog is worm and flea treated when required by whatever method you wish.
We also ask that you confirm annually that the dog is being vaccinated or titre tested.
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Bone money payment
That final step to becoming a volunteer member with your canine pal.
We endeavour to keep things as low cost as possible. We are aware of the high price of everything and as a not-for-profit members group, we just need to cover our costs. We are all volunteers and nobody is paid, oh, expect our dogs, with love. All we ask is an annual payment of £10, but if that's too much, just let us know.
Our uniforms are at cost and we have sourced some really good quality items from some excellent suppliers. Most are small businesses, we like to support them.
7th
Waiting for the postman
As soon as your assessment is a positive outcome, your photos are in, your canine pal's vaccination or titre testing is seen and your references say you are you. Then, we're happy to accept you.
We will ask you to complete our safeguarding awareness and for your subscription. After that we will give you details of how to order your uniform. We ask you to have our polo top at least, but we also have fleeces, and zip / pullover sweatshirts available to purchase. We can help finance these too if you feel it would be too much for you but are keen to start. Your canine pal will need a lead and maybe one of our stylish bandanas to make them stand out from the crowd.
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Ready to go!
All set for action now. We can help you find somewhere to visit although many of our volunteers know a place calling them and their canine pals.
All you need to do is let us know where you're visiting with contact details, jump into your uniforms, get your ID badge and off you go spreading love and happiness to all you meet.
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