About
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES IS A 501c3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZTION
AaTs MA is an AKC Approved Therapy Dog Organization
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The mission of AaTs is to provide adults and children with with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities the opportunity to experience the power of the unique human-animal bond as therapeutic intervention thus promoting lifelong health and wellness.
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Our Teams
Page Under Construction! AaTs MA has over 50 active therapy dog teams and 2 therapy cats!
Kim Fontaine
President & Director
Kim Fontaine is the President and Director of AaTs Massachusetts and has been working with therapy dogs for over a decade. Kim holds an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from Becker College and obtained her Professional Dog Trainer Certification through Animal Behavior College by apprenticing with Chris Patella, the founder of AaTs CT. Additionally, Kim has been a Massachusetts licensed horseback riding instructor since she was 18 years old and teaches lessons on her two horses, Mac and Lucy.
Additionally, Kim and K9 Keeva are the primary K9 Unit for the Central Massachusetts Critical Incident Stress Management Team and are also a K9 First Responders Dog Team. Both groups provide psychological support to first responders and/or survivors following a traumatic incident using debriefing skills and Psychological First Aid, respectively. As active members, they are regularly attending voluntary training in order to attain additional credentials in this field.
Additionally, Kim and K9 Keeva are the primary K9 Unit for the Central Massachusetts Critical Incident Stress Management Team and are also a K9 First Responders Dog Team. Both groups provide psychological support to first responders and/or survivors following a traumatic incident using debriefing skills and Psychological First Aid, respectively. As active members, they are regularly attending voluntary training in order to attain additional credentials in this field.
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Photography: Karyn Marquis Photography & MJS Image