Requirements:

• Handler and pet are required to be active members in a recognized Therapy Animal organization. 

  • Former and retired Service Dogs will be considered if they have become Therapy Dogs.

• Handler and pet must have been an active Therapy Animal team for a minimum of 1 (one) year.

• Handler and pet must be insured through their primary Therapy Animal organization 

• Handler must present a copy of the pet’s current Rabies vaccination, and a copy of a negative fecal test to include with the application.

• Handler must undergo background check with local law enforcement.

• Pet must be good around all types of people, and must also be well behaved around other animals.

• Handler must purchase and embroider dog vest/cape.

• Membership fee is a one-time $100 donation to Hannah’s Heart

expectations:

• Handler and pet are expected to remain active members in a recognized Therapy Animal organization. 
  
  

•  All handlers must purchase and wear appropriate Hannah’s Heart shirt or name tag. 

• All animals must wear our vest/cape with Hannah’s Heart embroidered on it including Pet's name.

• Teams must carry the following at all times:  insurance, litter bags, 4’ leash. 

• Animals must always be clean, nails trimmed, and brushed.

• Handlers must always be clean and presentable. 

• Handlers are to always remain impartial in all situations without expressing opinions; political, religious, or otherwise. 

• Cases can be very sensitive and must be kept confidential. 

• The process from deposition to the actual court cases can take months to years to come to completion, so members must be available and open to a changing schedule. 

• Cases are not scheduled on any regular basis, so there may be months with no activity. 

• This is a volunteer organization. No one is compensated for their time and effort. (Some courts will allow for reimbursement of parking at the courthouse)

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