divine canines volunteers and their dogs visit residents of the following special care facilities. Most visits last approximately 1-1.5 hours each. To get a map to the location click on the address.
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Austin Children's Shelter |
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Type of Facility |
Shelter for abandoned, abused and neglected children |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
3rd Saturday of the month, 3:30 pm |
divine canines Contact |
Pat Bancroft: patbancroft@yahoo.com |
Austin State Hospital |
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Type of Facility |
Psychiatric Hospital |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every Other Sunday, 2:00 pm |
divine canines Contact |
Jane Hermann: janeh1313@yahoo.com |
Austin State Supported Living Center(formerly Austin State School) |
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Type of Facility |
School for persons with mental/developmental disabilities |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every Other Sunday, 3:00 pm |
divine canines Contact |
Eileen Hughes: eileen-hughes@att.net |
Buckner Villas |
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Type of Facility |
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Sundays, 1:00 pm |
divine canines Contact |
Raye Ward: rayeeward@yahoo.com |
The Emeritus at Beckett Meadows(formerly The Park) |
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Type of Facility |
Assisted living for the elderly |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 10:00 am |
divine canines Contact |
Virginia Everett: chulareyna@yahoo.com |
Fort Hood |
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Type of Facility |
Military Post |
Address/Map |
Visitor's Center - Fort Hood, Killeen, TX |
Dates/Times |
Check Site Visits Calendar |
divine canines Contact |
Heidi Smith: HeidiS@divinecanines.org |
Helping Hand Home for Children |
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Type of Facility |
Residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
First Sunday of the month, 3:30 pm |
divine canines Contact |
Judy Kjelland: sailmate@sbcglobal.net |
Pflugerville Care Center |
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Type of Facility |
Nursing Home |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every Saturday, 10:00 am |
divine canines Contact |
Jane Hermann: janeh1313@yahoo.com |
SPJST |
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Type of Facility |
Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility for Elderly |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
2nd and 4th Sundays, 9:45 and 10:45 am |
divine canines Contact |
Tami Stone: tps1027@aol.com |
St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital |
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Type of Facility |
Rehabilitation Hospital |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every Thursday, 10:30 am |
divine canines Contact |
Lisa Myers: lisamyers21@yahoo.com |
Summit at Lakeway |
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Type of Facility |
Assisted Living Facility for Elderly |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am |
divine canines Contact |
Jodi Gregg: jodi@jodigregg.com |
Summit at Northwest Hills |
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Type of Facility |
Assisted Living Facility for Elderly |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every Saturday, 10:00 am; Every other Sunday, 3:00 |
divine canines Contact |
Lisa DeRoche : lisa_e_d@yahoo.com |
The Windchime |
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Type of Facility |
Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice Facility |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Thursdays, 10:00 am |
divine canines Contact |
Pat Matthews: patm@281.com, (830) 693-6306 |
divine canines teams also work in the following schools/libraries to help students build communication, reading, and motor skills.
Andrews Elementary School |
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Type of Program |
Barking Book Buddies Reading Assistance |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Wednesdays at varying times |
Special Requirements |
Three teams are scheduled for each visit. |
divine canines Contact |
Jenni Berry: mayaleahmia@yahoo |
Cunningham Elementary School |
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Type of Program |
Children with special needs |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every other Thursday, 9:30 am |
Special Requirements |
Three teams are scheduled for each visit. |
divine canines Contact |
Sharon Collins: scollins@austin.rr.com |
Gullett Elementary School |
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Type of Program |
Children with Mental/Developmental Disabilities |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Every other week during the school year |
divine canines Contact |
Patti Brauss: pbrauss@austin.rr.com |
Laura's Library |
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Type of Program |
Barking Book Buddies Reading Assistance |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Fridays, 10:30 am |
Special Requirements |
Two teams are scheduled for each visit. |
divine canines Contact |
Susan Bushart: sbushart@austin.rr.com |
St. Elmo Elementary School |
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Type of Program |
Barking Book Buddies Reading Assistance |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Wed & Thu - Noon -1:00; Fri - 1:00 - 2:00 |
Special Requirements |
Orientation (approx 30 minutes) |
divine canines Contact |
Lisa Myers: lisamyers21@yahoo.com |
Westbank Library |
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Type of Program |
Barking Book Buddies Reading Assistance |
Address/Map |
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Dates/Times |
Tuesdays, 10:30 am |
Special Requirements |
Two teams are scheduled for each visit. |
divine canines Contact |
Susan Bushart: sbushart@austin.rr.com |
divine canines Out-of-State Site
Atrium Village |
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Type of Facility |
Assisted Living, Hospice, Memory Care |
Address/Map |
4730 Atrium Court - Owings Mills, MD |
Dates/Times |
Wednesdays, 10:00 am |
divine canines Contact |
Donna Jackson: dajackson22@gmail.com |