Who We Are
Beesley’s Paw Prints Pet Therapy Program at CAC
The Beesley’s Paw Prints Pet Therapy program is funded by Ms. Carol Beesley through the United Way and has been in existence since 2015. Our program has several branches: lobby greeters, therapy dogs in individual/group sessions at the Children’s Advocacy Center, at various partners in the community, and in the Courthouse of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Each of our volunteer teams of handlers/dogs is registered and insured through either Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Inc., or Pet Partners, and is required to provide proof of registration each year.
What We Do
Beesley’s Paw Prints volunteers provide a tremendous service to therapists and organizations throughout Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. Therapy dogs and their handlers provide comfort and support to individuals and groups that are working through trauma in many different partner agencies, including SalusCare, Oasis Youth Shelter, Park Royal Hospital, libraries, and more. Children and adults alike benefit from the quiet support that a dog can bring to a therapy session. The dogs pass no judgment and tell no secrets.
A select few of our teams volunteer in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit court system for the children and their guardians in the Family Court system, as well as in the criminal courts. One of our teams is always on hand in the waiting area when the judge has reviewed and if a child is asked to testify against his/her abuser, the State’s Attorney will request one of our courthouse teams to visit with the child before their appearance and after, as a way to help comfort the child.
Details
| (239) 939-2808 ext. x257 or x201 | |
| beesleys@cac-swfl.org | |
| Jessica Purdy and Tricia Boone | |
| CAC Pet Therapy Coordinators | |
| https://www.cac-swfl.org/beesleys-pet-therapy/ |
