If your community suffers a crisis the Tails of Joy Animal Assisted Crisis Response Teams are here to help!
Our volunteer teams have served the community for over thirty years, bringing comfort to individuals in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Additionally, we have a select group of experienced registered therapy dogs and specially trained handlers who are available to provide comfort and support to your community while you recover from a sudden loss or tragedy.
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Tails of Joy Animal Assisted Crisis Response Team (AACRT) operates within Manchester’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), allowing our teams to benefit from advanced training, participate in drills, and engage in specialized program exercises. AACRT members are trained to respond to emotional needs during crises, offering comfort through animal-assisted interventions that complement CERT’s logistical and emergency support.
Our teams have responded to numerous callouts maintaining a low profile and causing no disruption while offering comfort to individuals suffering the tragic loss of a fellow student, staff member or friend. Many recipients have shared that our visits provided a sense of hope and calm during their most difficult moments.