The Canadian Animal-Assisted Services Virtual Centre of Excellence

The Canadian Animal-Assisted Services Virtual Centre of Excellence Project

The 5 C's
Communicating, Collaborating, Coordinating, and Celebrating Animal-Assisted Services
One of canadians most treasured connections.

Animal-Assisted Services
Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) are mutually beneficial relationships that nurture One Health for People, Pets, and Partners™.
Health in this context includes the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of people of all ages and the welfare of pets in service and other animals in service.

Become a SMART Ambassador
Specific – target a specific area for improvement.
Measurable – quantify or at least suggest an indicator of progress.
Assignable – specify who will get involved.
Realistic – state what results can realistically be achieved, given available resources.
Time-related – specify when the result(s) can be achieved.
Value Creation Today and Tomorrow

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Phase I
Uniting Animal-Assisted Support Services beneficiaries and stakeholders to identify core values and common priorities.
Stimulating collaborative action in the spirit of cooperation and inclusiveness.
Inspiring a consistent level of quality, safety, and satisfaction of those served.
Investing in the welfare of animals in service and public safety.
Ensuring the sustainability, credibility, and availability of exceptional Animal-Assisted Support Services across Canada.
Building bridges between people, organizations, communities, sectors, and disciplines.

A ComeUnity Vision

Scope of AAS industries of practice

Animal-Assisted Activities
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Interventions
Animal-Assisted Education
Humane Education/Animal Welfare
Service Dogs

A Cross-Sectoral Scope of Practice

Justice
Corrections and Public Safety
Healthcare
Social Services
Private
Voluntary

Multidisciplinary approaches to optimize health, equality, and socio-economic change

Anthrozoology
Epidemiology
Social Sciences
Humanities
Veterinary Medicine...

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SMART Ambassadors Sponsorship Opportunities

Animal-Assisted Services National Directory of Programs and Services
$25,000/YR
Exclusivity
Advertising for one year
Employee engagement opportunities
Tailored recognition
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