Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.
Caring Canines is a formal animal-assisted activities program launched in September 2011 at both the Phoenix and Scottsdale campuses of Mayo Clinic. Registered dogs and their owners make "meet and greet" visits in hospital and clinic waiting areas. Dogs registered with the following organizations are eligible to volunteer at Mayo Clinic:
To be eligible for Caring Canines:
To apply for Caring Canines, complete and submit the online application, selecting “Pet Therapy” in the service area preferences section. After you submit your completed application, certifications and vaccination records, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services will contact you to schedule an interview for you and your dog.
For more information, contact Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services.
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