Therapy Dog Meet and Greet

Name: Therapy Dog Meet and Greet
Start: 2024-07-27T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-07-27T15:00:00-06:00
Location: 14095 East Exposition Avenue Aurora 80012, Aurora, CO, United States, Colorado 80012

Schedule

Sat Jul 27 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

14095 East Exposition Avenue Aurora 80012, Aurora, CO, United States, Colorado 80012 | Aurora, CO

The Alliance of Therapy Dogs will be bringing some of their furry friends to the store for a meet and greet session!
No appointments necessary - drop in, pet some dogs and ask the owners any questions you may have about them!
People of all ages can benefit from the soothing and non-judgmental presence of these gentle creatures. Studies show interacting with therapy dogs can have a variety of benefits for autistic children and adults, including:
Encouraging communication
Increasing feelings of emotional wellbeing
Increasing engagement
Desensitizing fears
The Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams that provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with their dogs inanimal-assisted activities. Teams provide therapy in many settings, including airports, nursing homes and other care facilities, on college campuses and even in patients’ homes. We are grateful to the dedicated volunteers making the Autism Community Store a regular destination with their adorable pups!