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Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Dogs, straight to your inbox.
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January DaVinci Digest
Edition 12 | Fairfax, Virginia
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馃摲 See What's Ahead for 2025
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Every Paw Counts Toward Healing
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In December 2024, Virginia saw notable developments in animal-assisted therapy (AAT):
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1. HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Training in Williamsburg
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2. Virginia Tech's Animal-Assisted Therapy Program
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3. Augusta Health's Animal-Assisted Therapy Program
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These initiatives underscore Virginia's commitment to integrating therapy dogs into various therapeutic and supportive roles within the community.
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1. Therapy Dogs Support Students During Finals Week
2. National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium
3. Therapy Dogs Aid Healthcare Workers
These events and studies illustrate the expanding role of therapy dogs in supporting mental health and well-being across educational and professional settings in the United States.
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In Fairfax, Virginia, several organizations are actively involved in animal-assisted therapy (AAT), particularly with therapy dogs:
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1. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus – Animal Assisted Care Program
2. Fairfax Pets On Wheels, Inc. (FPOW)
3. National Capital Therapy Dogs, Inc. (NCTD)
These organizations exemplify Fairfax's commitment to utilizing therapy dogs to support community members' health and well-being.
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Stephen Knight, who provides foster homes for dogs while their owners seek addiction treatment, is CNN’s Hero of the Year | CNN
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Share Your Story & Inspire Others
| Would you be willing to share your experience with us? Your testimonial could help us spread awareness about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy and drive positive change, especially here in Northern Virginia. |
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Guinness World Records/Facebook
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Passenger forced to give up first class seat on Delta
— for a dog
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Delayed Flight Leaves Passengers Stranded
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—Golden Retrievers Step In
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Fresh inspiration
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Give the Gift of Healing
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Sponsor Our Future Therapy Dogs! With your support, we’re raising funds to train Golden Retrievers as certified therapy dogs, bringing healing and comfort to those who need it most. 馃挍 Every tax-deductible dollar you donate helps these incredible dogs on their journey to make a difference. Join us in creating a brighter future—donate today!
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