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    RE: New Member Thread

    By: Mariann O'Keefe , 19 hours ago
    Posted in: Therapy Animal Program

    Hello Everyone, Stanley and I have re-registered here in my new community of Tucson.  We have done mental health and alzheimers unit volunteering in the past.  Stanley is 8 years old and we will be doing a structured reading program in an elementary school ...

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    Where to begin

    By: Cathy Sams , 4 days ago
    Posted in: Therapy Animal Program

    Hello, I am looking at joining Pet Partners with my dog and want to find out where do I begin?  Is the handler course online where I would start?   Thank you, Cathy ------------------------------ Cathy Sams Tucson, AZ United States ----------------- ...

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    RE: Evaluation date

    By: Judy Gatewood-Keim , 5 days ago
    Posted in: Therapy Animal Program

    Hi Paul, Good luck on your upcoming team evaluation. The only effect on expiring on 30 September and evaluating 2 October is the short time frame you won't be able to go visiting until you get your email letter from Pet Partners congratulating ...

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    Evaluation date

    By: Paul Raider , 6 days ago
    Posted in: Therapy Animal Program

    My certification is up on September 30 th. The evaluation nearest me is on Oct. 2. Will that pose a problem with my recertification? ------------------------------ Paul Raider Stephentown, NY United States ------------------------------

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