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Welcome to SC DOGS
We are an all-volunteer organization that visits area facilities with our personal pets. Facilities we visit include Hospice, nursing homes, rehab centers, mental health programs, children's camps and much more. We have created "Fix-It-Fido", an anti-bullying program, along with BARK, a reading program, for use in elementary schools. As a group we make approximately 30 visits a month, serving areas in Anderson, Seneca, Clemson, and NE Georgia. To become a volunteer and be a part of SCDogs, click on the "Testing" link.
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Who are SCDogs
and What Do We Do?
SCDogs Therapy Group, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with over 40 human volunteers and their wide variety of pets. Our animals include rabbits and cats, as well as dogs. Volunteer teams participate in animal-assisted activities (meet and greet activities, animal-assisted education, speaking to schools, community organizations), and many community events such as fairs and parades. Animal-assisted therapy, such as, goal-directed therapeutic interventions, is another area our teams participate in. We visit nursing and assisted living homes, hospitals, mental health facilities, schools, Hospice, and many more. We are currently looking for more volunteers and their pets to help us keep up with the incredible demand. We have a waiting list of facilities requesting our services and we need you to help us meet that growing need.
What's so special about the SCDogs Therapy Group, Inc.?
Our all-volunteer teams are trained, tested, registered, and insured.
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Kona
Kona is a 10 yr old lab/chow mix, who I rescued when she was 5 yrs old. She is a great companion to take anywhere - to the lake, to help at the farm, and even to a conference on the 'Human-Animal Bond' at Virginia Tech. She loves people more than anything, even squirrels. At the dog park, she ignores the dogs, goes from person to person, and finds the ones that will continually pet her and give her tons of attention. You can pat, squeeze, tug, even sit on her and she wouldn't do a thing but try to cuddle and give you kisses. This is why Camp Sunshine is our favorite visit because many kids LOVE getting Kona kisses and giving her huge hugs.
Kona has helped her owner foster and work with many dogs. She is an excellent example and helps her train dogs to have manners and patience. Somehow, Kona's manners turned out so good, that she knew to walk around the train of Samantha's sisters wedding dress, rather than to go right across it!
"Everyone loves Kona, especially my pit bull, Darla, and cat, Maestro. I don't know what I'll ever do without her, but I cherish every day I have with her and the joy she brings other people!" says Samantha.
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If you have would like to submit your SCDog as Pet Spotlight, please contact us.
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