10/13/2026
Supporting Communities Through Life's Most Difficult Moments 🐾
Across the country, therapy dog organizations and volunteer teams bring comfort to communities following tragic events. We recognize and appreciate their compassion, dedication, and willingness to serve.
At CRC, our mission focuses on specialized animal-assisted crisis response through trained and certified canine and handler teams.
CRC does not self-deploy. Our teams respond when requested, working alongside agencies, first responders, and mental health professionals.
Our work goes beyond the comforting presence of a canine. CRC teams support Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) interventions, including defusings, debriefings, and other structured support following traumatic events.
Much of this work happens behind the scenes, where privacy, confidentiality, and trust matter most. These moments may never be photographed or shared publicly, but they are often where our most meaningful work takes place.
Animal-assisted support takes many forms, and each has an important role. What distinguishes crisis response is the specialized training, preparation, and understanding of trauma that our handlers and canines bring to those they serve.
Because being prepared to respond is just as important as being willing to respond.
