We host a variety of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, community outreach events, and educational seminars. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up.
Tails Of Togetherness offers many programs and services to bring pets and humans together while focusing on a healthy lifestyle for both the human and the pet.
The following programs and services may be modified to include additional or suspend programs. A unanimous vote by the Board Of Directors is needed to suspend any program. Additional services and programs may be added as a preliminary trial with the approval of the Chief Operating Officer and either the Chief Human Wellness Officer or Chief Pet Wellness Officer, dependent on whether the program is designed to assist humans, dogs, or both. (If both, all three must approve the addition). Any new program or service may run up to five (5) months without Board approval but needs final approval from the Board with a quorum
1. Training Of Service Dogs: PTSD for Veterans, PTSD Medical, Medical Alert, Medical Assistance, and Emotional Support Dogs are trained to assist those in need. Fees will be dependent on the dog, the training needed and the continued support.
a. Cost is free to all Veterans
b. Cost for community member is made affordable
c. Cost for disabled child under the age of 18 is discounted. An adult must also be present during training and agree to aide in care of dog.
2. Training Of Therapy Dogs: Therapy Dogs will be trained for a fee.
a. Offering of pre-trained Therapy Dogs for a fee that includes the cost of dog and training (at discounted price if join PAWS Therapy Team)
b. Therapy Dogs that are pre-trained and then placed with a handler must also include training of the handler and therapy dog together.
c. Therapy Dogs trained are to join and work hand-in-hand with PAWS Therapy Team.
d. All Therapy Dog Teams are required to complete 6. visits per year or two (2) approved trainings per year and renew their certification on an annual basis. Any Therapy Dog Team that does not meet the prior listed requirements may take the full certification test to renew their certification.
3. Personalized or Custom Training: Training of dogs with their handlers on a one-on-one basis to address basic commands, leash walking and behavioral issues.
a. Affordable training for all
b. Open to the community
c. In-home training for those in need
4. AKC Training: All three (3) levels of AKC Canine Good Citizen: AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced, AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
a. Affordable training for all
b. Open to the community
c. In-home training for those in need
5. Additional Training: AKC Trick Dog (All Levels), Scent Work, and other specialized training
a. Open to the community
b. Cost is dependent on class
6. Grooming: Grooming of dogs and cats-All types
a. Veterans Service Dogs – Free
b. Active Military – 20% Discount
c. Community Pets- Volunteer hours in lieu of payment. Hours needed per service vary. Non-volunteer can receive 10% with proof of Medicaid. Coupons and/or specials may also be offered on a scheduled basis.
7. Chapel Services: Funerals, Memorials, Celebration of Life, Grief Support Group,, Medical Support Groups With Trained Therapy Dogs
a. Support Groups are free to the. Community
b. Individual support from Reverend Mike is free
c. Blessing Of The Pets Free – St Frances tag $5
d. Funerals, Celebration of Life and Memorials for pets – fee contingent on need
8. Hospice Care: End Of Life Care and Services For Pets For An Established Fee; Free Therapy Dog Visits To Human Hospice Care Patients
a. Free Therapy Dog Visits to Hospice Care Patients
b. End of Life Pet Services – fees dependent on need
9. Affordable Wellness & Immunization Vet Clinics: Wellness Clinics hosted by Tails Of Togetherness with local veterinarians conducting the services.
a. Free for veterans with Service Dogs
b. Cost to be determined by service
10. Provide A Nurturing Overnight Kennel Program: An overnight stay that feels like home. Dogs are in the daycare room except to go to bed for the night. They are provided a “room” not a kennel with amenities similar to a home. They also take walks at least one (1) time per day
a. Open to the community on a first come first serve basis
b. Veterans receive discounted price
c. Active Duty Military called to serve may receive priority status of their pet and discounted- free service
11. All-Inclusive, Accessible Indoor Human-Pet Playground
a. Membership per month or year or one-time visit
b. Two Free Days per month for Autistic Children and their family and pet only
c. Two Free Days per month for Veterans and their family and pet
12. Discounted Daycare Services Through A Membership Program
a. Community members will receive low-cost daycare services
13. Discounted Grooming Services Through A Membership Program
a. Community membership program to provide discounted rates on multiple programs and services
14. Free Activities Program Through A Membership Program
15. Offering Of Event Space For Activities Such As Parties
16. Pet Birthday Parties: Providing a safe, fun atmosphere with the aide of our staff to keep the party run smoothly.
1. Four Paw Salute Campaign: Provides free assistance to Veterans and their pet(s). Provides discounted grooming for their pet(s). Offers free-discounted training.
2. AAP Program: Helps to provide An Accessibility Assistance Program That Enhances A Disabled Owner Or Disabled Pet To Live A Healthy & Engaged Life Style with Pet/Owner
3. My First Pet Program: Children’s Programs That Teach Kindness, Responsibility & More. Special social events are also a part of this program.
4. Healthy Pet-Healthy Human: Held Monthly. A Community Health Enrichment Program Through Pet-Human Exercise, Education and Socialization (K9 Enrichment Workshops are part of this program)
5. Cancer Support Group Therapy Dog Visits: TOTS Therapy Team will visit different support groups for cancer patients of all ages. The Team will also attend events that focus on kids with cancer and those who have family members diagnosed with cancer.
6. Elderly, Senior Citizens and End Of Life Visits: TOTS Therapy Team will visit with nursing homes, senior living centers, veteran living centers and veteran based facilities and other facilities to promote mental health.
7. Paws For Recess Program: TOTS Therapy Team will visit schools and other educational facilities to encourage reading, life skills and mental health
8. Four Paw Salute Christmas Program: A donation based service program that provides daily needs for veteran’s pet(s). Food (unopened), toys, collars, harnesses, leashes, grooming supplies, basic pet supplies and shoes/boots are just some of the items collected and then distributed to local veterans.
1. Sensory Day: Held Twice Per Year. A day dedicated to those who need extra sensory perception. Pet toys that are wonderful for human sensory, therapy animals, and socialization
2. K9 Community Enrichment Workshops – Held Monthly. Provide Community Resource & Education Programs Free To People Including Workshops on pet care, health, nutrition, safety, and laws- held monthly to educate humans how to care for, interact with, build bonds with, create safe environments, address nutrition and exercise, and playing with their pets. This program has a wide array of educational topics and can be also available at special functions.
3. ALL Therapy Dog Team visits and events
4. Children Learning Days : Held Monthly. This program offers the opportunity to expose children to the care and responsibility of a pet. Making toys for pets, having fun with a pet obstacle course, reading books with Therapy Dogs and more
5. Therapy Dog Free Refresher Course: Held 3 times per year, 1 - 1 ½ hour session
a. Affiliated Therapy Team Members – Cost $8
b. Community Members – Cost $15
6. Service Dog Refresher Course: Held 3 times per year
a. Free To Service Dogs Trained By Tails Of Togetherness Society
b. Community Cost - $10