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"When my dad had to give up his car keys our family was devastated. Thank you Caregiver Volunteers for coming to the rescue – your volunteers are angels. "

— Marian B.

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Loving Canines Needed

Sep 10, 2009

If you own a certified pet therapy dog, you and your dog can bring joy and comfort to senior citizens throughout Ocean County.

 
OCEAN COUNTY - If you own a pet therapy dog, you and your dog can bring joy and comfort to senior citizens through Caregiver Canines, a wonderful new program in Ocean County offered through the non-profit agency Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ). Please consider volunteering your pet to help. Everyone will benefit.

You and your dog will be matched with a senior citizen to make friendly home visits at times that are convenient for you. These visits will bring great joy and a well-documented role in reducing stress, improving the health and self-esteem of seniors and most importantly helping the elderly cope with loss and loneliness.

According to Lynette Whiteman, executive director of CVCJ, "We are getting many requests for our pet therapy program and we don't have enough dogs to fill all the need."

To learn more about Caregiver Canines or volunteer opportunities, please contact Mary Gualandi at 732-505-2273 ext. 202 or e-mail info@caregivervolunteers.org. Back

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