Kelly, a friend and great advocate for dogs, told me about another awesome program and person who is leaving her mark and helping dogs and people.

The C.A.R.E.S (Canine Assisted Reduction of Eventful Stress) program assists trauma victims to recover in a unique and special way with the assistance of specially trained therapy dogs. This program’s two-and four-legged teams work to break down barriers to enable victims to work through emotional trauma towards recovery. In 2007, Westminster Police Department Victim Services Unit implemented C.A.R.E.S. as one of its program services.

Specially trained dogs, under the direction of a Victim Advocate handler, are utilized in the event of a major traumatic incident or crime to assist traumatized victims or witnesses in coping, and communicating the facts of the event.

C.A.R.E.S. is the inspiration of Colorado resident, Carolyn Corbett. Carolyn’s own personal experience as a domestic violence survivor led her to partner with her own Golden Retriever, Catiee, and work together to obtain the necessary training to become a registered Delta Society Therapy team.

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