What is animal-assisted therapy? At Canine Therapy Corps this month we will break it all down for you, explain the definition and the benefits while highlighting those programs and volunteers we work with! @AATAwarenessmonth #animalassistedtherapymonth #caninetherapycorps

We're so proud of our therapy dogs! This is our Haymarket Center squad who volunteer every week to help people on their journey to recovery. Thanks Daisy, June, Levi & Cleo! #therapydogsrock #animalassistedtherapymonth #animalassistedtherapy #dogswhowork #volunteerdogs

+ increased empathy - less stress, anxiety & depression - pain reduction + motivation + impulse control + quicker recovery time + socialization We could all use a little animal-assisted therapy, right?! #animalassistedtherapymonth #animalassistedtherapymonth

News: A comedy night on Oct. 28th at our CT Corps HQ in Chicago. Featuring comedy by Jeanie Doogan & Dwayne Kennedy to recognize Animal-Assisted Therapy month. Celebrate the good animals do for humankind, and enjoy a few laughs too. lnkd.in/gUVPfw-e

A question we hear every day is: What is the difference between therapy dogs, emotional support dogs and service dogs? We break it down for you in this handy chart! @AATAwarenessmonth #animalassistedtherapymonth

If you love dogs and believe in the power of the human-animal bond, we invite you to help Canine Therapy Corps by creating a fundraiser. Sign up at caninetherapycorps.org/live-laugh-lov… for fundraising option and/or tickets to the comedy night! #animalassistedtherapymonth

Canine therapy Corps has been serving the Chicago community for over 31 years! Here are some interesting facts about the organization’s history that you might not know. #animalassistedtherapymonth #caninetherapycorps

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is not as new as you might imagine! #therapydogsrock #dogsofchicago #dogtraining #chicagodogs #caninetherapycorps #chicagotherapydogs #AATAwarenessmonth #animalassistedtherapymonth #caninetherapycorps #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogs

Which kind of therapy dog/animal do you have? DM us & tag a picture for a shout out! Help spread awareness about Animal-Assisted Therapy month--tune in here Canine Therapy Corps all of October for information on the work of therapy animals. @AATAwarenessmonth #animalassistedtherapymonth

Support our cause! --> Freyja Raising Funds for Therapy Animals e.givesmart.com/events/sF3/c/:…

Meet the talent! Canine Therapy Corps Oct. 28, 7-11, Live Laugh Love Paws Comedy Fundraiser. Tickets: tinyurl.com/ymap4x8c Featuring award-winning comedians Dwayne Kennedy and Jeanie Doogan!

Who do we serve? Canine Therapy Corps serves the Chicagoland area through many different types of programs,from working with children to working with chemically dependent adults--each program is tailored to the needs of the population. Scroll to find out a bit about our programs:

O School is a place where “where bright, creative young people & their families find help & hope when facing emotional challenges and/or autism.”Working with the children & staff at O School has been a rewarding exchange for the volunteers & dogs involved. #AATAwarenessmonth

One of the programs we are delighted to offer is at Haymarket Center where Canine Therapy Corps teams work with chemically dependent individuals in rehabilitation, some of whom are in residence as an alternative to serving jail time.

We are proud to have recently begun a therapy dog program with UCAN.“UCAN’s promise is to advocate for & provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion.” #AATAwarenessmonth #animalassistedtherapymonth

Happy Halloween to all you dogs and dog people! Let’s see some costumes! Tag us and we’ll repost your pup pic tonight while the veil between human & dog is still thin. Check out Rosie honoring the late Queen with complete with a Corgi. #doghalloweencostume #halloweenie

Meet Maria Triolo, Lead Dog Trainer. In 2008, a young rescue named Lola set her on this trajectory in the dog training and behavior arena. Visit our website to learn more about our amazing trainers and how we train therapy dogs! #therapydogs

Therapy dogs Jude & Casey are participating in our Jesse Brown program with 3 veterans.They showed ready to recognize the service of our veterans on Veteran’s Day with some festive bandanas! Rumor has it there was a celebration after program with dessert. #veteransday

Save the date-November 29th is Giving Tuesday when we will be raising funds to continue our mission to strengthen the human-dog bond through therapeutic programs. 🐕

Meet one of our Program Leaders, Joe Saltarelli. Joe has been working & volunteering for years through different rescues. He joined CTCorps as a volunteer in 2021 and has since volunteered in numerous outreach events at Lawrence Hall & Haymarket programs. #animalassistedtherapy