Wags for Hope (WFH) is a non-profit organization that provides volunteers with their pets to bring joy to the lives of others. We visit Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Hospitals and with Hospice. In addition, we supply local libraries and schools with certified R.E.A.D. teams, who are using their animals as a conduit to help improve the literacy skills of the children in our community.
We aspire to be a "one-stop shopping" organization supplying animal visitations for therapy purposes needed in Frederick, MD, and the surrounding areas. To provide kindness and comfort with our pets to those in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and hospital settings. We are always seeking volunteers who would like to contribute a little of their time each month with their pets.
How much time you devote is strictly up to you. We would prefer a handler willing to offer a minimum of two visits per month. You may be surprised how much you and your pet(s) will benefit from this.
We aspire to be a "one-stop shopping" organization supplying animal visitations for therapy purposes needed in Frederick, MD, and the surrounding areas. To provide kindness and comfort with our pets to those in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and hospital settings. We are always seeking volunteers who would like to contribute a little of their time each month with their pets.
How much time you devote is strictly up to you. We would prefer a handler willing to offer a minimum of two visits per month. You may be surprised how much you and your pet(s) will benefit from this.
Services
Wags for Hope is proud to be the first animal volunteer group to conduct R.E.A.D. sessions in Frederick County.
This is a wonderful program initially created by the folks at Intermountain Therapy Animals in Utah.
Pet teams volunteer their time and compassion to local schools, libraries and youth groups to help improve their literacy skills.
Children are motivated to learn to read because an animal is non-judgmental and reading becomes fun for them.
Additional training and cost involved.
I have to say that this has been more than I could have even have asked for!
This is a wonderful program initially created by the folks at Intermountain Therapy Animals in Utah.
Pet teams volunteer their time and compassion to local schools, libraries and youth groups to help improve their literacy skills.
Children are motivated to learn to read because an animal is non-judgmental and reading becomes fun for them.
Additional training and cost involved.
I have to say that this has been more than I could have even have asked for!
A WFH volunteer will contact you soon.
We will send you an email detailing when the next orientation will be held.
A veteran WFH member from that facility will contact you to set up a shadow visit without your pet.
Before visiting you will have informed your WFH Facility Coordinator of your preferred schedule.
Most facilities prefer a set schedule but some are very flexible.
We are an all-volunteer organization that relies on your help to keep WFH running smoothly.
Facilities: Assist with new members in facility placement, be the WFH Facility Director or help us add new facilities.
We will send you an email detailing when the next orientation will be held.
A veteran WFH member from that facility will contact you to set up a shadow visit without your pet.
Before visiting you will have informed your WFH Facility Coordinator of your preferred schedule.
Most facilities prefer a set schedule but some are very flexible.
We are an all-volunteer organization that relies on your help to keep WFH running smoothly.
Facilities: Assist with new members in facility placement, be the WFH Facility Director or help us add new facilities.
If your pet has basic obedience, is calm and good natured, you are on your way to becoming a therapy pet team.
Your pet must be at least 1 year of age and have lived with you for at least 6 months.
Your pet must be up to date on all of its shots, and a rabies certificate must be provided.
Note: Please add info@wagsforhope.org to your e-mail address book so your E-Mail software won't block our responses.
Also, if you have extra time or special skills you would like to lend the group in addition to visiting time, please let us know about it in the Comments section.
Your pet must be at least 1 year of age and have lived with you for at least 6 months.
Your pet must be up to date on all of its shots, and a rabies certificate must be provided.
Note: Please add info@wagsforhope.org to your e-mail address book so your E-Mail software won't block our responses.
Also, if you have extra time or special skills you would like to lend the group in addition to visiting time, please let us know about it in the Comments section.
Each prospective therapy pet handler must attend an 1. Orientation, 2. Education Seminar, 3. Evaluation 4. Shadowing 1 and 2 before being allowed to visit with your pet.
Do not visit while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or mood altering prescription drugs.
There is to be NO CONTACT with clients outside of Wags for Hope Please see exclusive HIPPA Rules at each facility (your relatives excluded).
Any rule violation will be reviewed by the board on a case by case basis and can result in removal from the organization.
Do not visit while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or mood altering prescription drugs.
There is to be NO CONTACT with clients outside of Wags for Hope Please see exclusive HIPPA Rules at each facility (your relatives excluded).
Any rule violation will be reviewed by the board on a case by case basis and can result in removal from the organization.
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