New York Therapy Animals
An affiliate member of
INTERMOUNTAIN THERAPY ANIMALS (ITA)
ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND
Intermountain Therapy Animals is a non-profit organization bringing animal resources to
human needs. We specialize in providing animal-assisted therapy in areas of physical,
occupational, speech and psychotherapies, as well as special education.
WWW.THERAPYANIMALS.ORG
Become a registered and insured
therapy animal team with your pet
Attend a one day Workshop educating the handler (without your animal)
Workshops are held in NYC
Therapy Dog Training Classes with Michele Siegel CPDT, member APDT
All levels, Private Training, Trick Classes, Continuous training assistance
ITA Evaluator/Instructor
NYC location
Evaluation Appointments with a confirmed reservation after the Workshop date
Placement opportunity assistance in healthcare facilities, colleges, community events, schools and libraries
Personal Attention given to ensure safety and enjoyment and inspiration!
R.E.A.D.® Reading Education Assistance Dogs®
Children’s literacy program of ITA
ITA NYC Affiliate
“New York Therapy Dogs R.E.A.D.®”
The mission of the R.E.A.D. program is to improve the literacy skills
of children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as
literacy mentors.
Learn the education process of having children read TO your therapy dog!
Therapy dog placement opportunities in
NY Public Libraries and Schools
R.E.A.D. video on YouTube www.YouTube.com/ita4me
www.therapyanimals.org/R.E.A.D.html
INFORMATION and WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS
PLEASE CONTACT
Nancy George-Michalson
New York Therapy Animals
Director of Programs and Education/ ITA Instructor
ITA Affiliate Coordinator New York Therapy Dogs R.E.A.D.®
212 535-2211 Cell: 212 867-7800
info@NewYorkTherapyAnimals.com
www.therapyanimals.org
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