Meet our Animal Assisted Therapy Teams

Three of the hardest working employees are Bella, Dash and Coco.

Bella

Handler: Amy Polt

Therapy dog, Bella loves to play and is very friendly. She works every day and one hard working dog. At night, after work, she is tired and ready for bed.

Dash

Handler: Renata Caldwell

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Coco

Handler: Mary Wilborn

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Bella and her sis, Coco at play. After a long weekend apart, on Monday they are so happy to see each other.

Exciting News: Animal Assisted Therapy Coming to Transitional Center! 🐾

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program at Transitional Center, aimed at supporting the emotional and psychological healing of our youth, particularly those affected by trauma.

As part of this initiative, we have welcomed three adorable puppies who are currently undergoing specialized training under the guidance of therapists licensed by the Animal Behavioral Institute (ABI). In addition, our dedicated therapists will also be receiving their official ABI certification to provide Animal Assisted Therapy.

Each therapist will be paired with one of the puppies, forming a strong, consistent bond. This one-on-one approach ensures that each youth receives the focused, compassionate care they deserve.

We are excited about the impact this program will have on our youth, and we look forward to sharing more updates as the program develops.

Stay tuned for puppy introductions and progress reports! We cannot wait to introduce Bella, Coco and Dash!🐶💛

"Healing trauma through the power of connection—one youth, one therapist, one dog at a time."