12/09/2024
December 2024
TO OUR MEMBERSHIP:
CAAA is very proud to have reached a 41-year milestone having visited thousands of elderly, sick and disabled residents in elder care facilities.
In 1982, a Task Force on Companion Animals for the Elderly was established in Arizona. With the co-sponsorship of 30 federal, state, and local agencies and organizations in the fields of aging, behavioral health, education, veterinary medicine, housing, social services, and the humane interests, the first Arizona conference on Companion Animals for the Elderly was created.
In 1983, community interest established at the conference led to incorporation (501(c)(3)) of the Task Force, as the Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc..
This past year CAAA participated in community events where we were able to expand our outreach and provide pet therapy teams for special events.
Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc. accomplishes all of this work with no paid staff. We are an all-volunteer organization supported by a board of 'working' officers and directors who ensure our program continues to successfully operate.
Our heartfelt thanks to our pet therapy teams who give their gift of time to those who need the warmth and compassion that pet therapy provides.
For our general membership who contributes monetarily, we are extremely thankful for your continued support. Your commitment of on-going contributions is the reason we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of the most vulnerable.
We are also exited to report our Margie Miller Helping Hand fund assisted many elderly and disabled persons this year who are on a fixed income with their pet medical care, so their pets do not suffer when they simply do not have the funds in their personal budget.
And finally, after 24 years of volunteer service, our Vice President Nancy Parker is resigning from her position. We will miss her unwavering support, her leadership and her skills over the years providing CGC testing and pet therapy evaluation knowledge, as a TDI evaluator. We were humbled by her commitment of managing the Margie Miller program maintaining the focus of its mission. The gift of time is priceless and we will miss Nancy and her volunteer spirit.
Kind wishes to all for a happy and healthy New Year! May you and your family stay safe and healthy and be able to spend quality time with one another during the holidays.
Sincerely,
THE CAAA BOARD
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for people by promoting the Human/Companion Animal Bond. We are proud to have visited thousands of elderly, sick, and disabled people in elder care...
