Volunteer Additional Resources

American Kennel Club (AKC) Resources

AKC Therapy Dog Titles – The purpose of this program is to recognize AKC dogs and their owners who have given their time and helped people by volunteering as a therapy dog and owner team. There are 5 AKC Therapy Dog™ titles for dogs who have worked to improve the lives of the people they have visited.
AKC GoodDog! Helpline – The AKC GoodDog! Helpline offers live telephone support from our team of knowledgeable trainers. Whether you need help training your puppy, introducing an adult dog to your home, or improving their manners, AKC is here to assist.

Publications

Ability Bible Series – Adventures of Zeke and Jimmy: The Tales of Two Dogs — God’s Word as seen through the eyes of two dogs. This book is written especially for adults with mental disabilities by Jane Wampach
Dog Devotion: A Devotional For Dog Lovers – Dog Devotion is a topical devotional for dog lovers written by Canines for Christ Volunteer Patty Johnston. The devotions contained in this book will help you relate your relationship with your beloved pet with your spiritual walk and relationship with God. The devotions are short for the busy person. They will amuse, encourage and inspire you. This resource can be purchased on Amazon Smile for $10.00
The New Breed of Service Dog: Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients – Excellent article discussing such topics as: the history of service dogs, how a dog is certified as a therapy dog, and the benefits that therapy dogs provide to patients.

Resources for People with Disabilities

Canine Rescue

Everything you need to know before adopting a rescue animal, the benefits of adopting, common myths and facts about pet adoption, and how to know if it’s the right move for you.

Other useful links and resources to help people who are seeking to adopt and care for a rescue animal. Feel free to check out the full guide here: https://www.directline.com/pet-cover/rescue-animals

C4C Related Organizations

Buddy Break – “Buddy Break” consists of 120 local churches in 20 states which make a special effort to connect with children with special needs and disabilities of all kinds by sponsoring monthly Buddy Breaks. The local church offers a FREE parents’ day out/respite program where kids and their siblings make new friends in a safe and loving environment while their caregivers get a much-needed break. Canines for Christ is active in many churches with this wonderful faith-based organization. We encourage you to review the Web site to find out if a “Buddy Break” church is in your community.
FHL Ministries – Eternal Animal Companions – The goal of FHL Ministries is to express faith and hope through love in practical ways. A question often asked is “Will our pets and service animals be in Heaven”? This Web site offers several articles dealing with this question.
Hope 4 Hounds - Hope 4 Hounds exists to provide no-cost veterinary services to the homeless population within San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding areas so that individual dogs can receive the necessary vaccines and other proactive services while staying with their owners. In our next phase of service to the community, Hope 4 Hounds intends to provide temporary housing and care for displaced dogs of individuals and families that are escaping from domestic violence.
Operation Battle Buddies - Operation Battles Buddies is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit that offers well-bred labrador retriever puppies to veterans dealing with seen and unseen military-related injuries. OBB provides personalized training of a Service Dog or Emotional Support Dog to enhance and improve quality of life for an injured military hero - all at no cost to the recipient.
Pets4Christ – Pets4Christ is an online boutique full of products for your pet that are inspired by Faith. Our product line is continuously growing and we encourage customer feedback on our current products, as well as suggestions for which products you’d love to see! The safety and comfort of our products are always a top priority. Note: Canines for Christ will receive 25% of your order if you select “Canines for Christ” during checkout!!
Pyramid – Pyramid serves those with severe disabilities as it seeks new ways to engage its students, to provide an environment in which they can find excitement and meaning, and to provide them the opportunity to become full participants in their communities.
Stronghold Ministry – Stronghold Ministry provides spiritual support and comfort to cancer patients, caretakers and others in crisis. Our name, Stronghold, comes from the many Old Testament references to the Lord who wants to be our strength, refuge and security in times of trouble. Our message is that when we are losing our grip, no matter what we are going through, the Lord is our Stronghold. We provide free spiritual gift baskets, counseling, host support groups, speak in home groups, Sunday school classes, youth groups and a Sunday morning guest speaker at your church service. We offer our services free to cancer patients and those in crisis.
The One Roof Initiative – A non-denominational para-church ministry, The One Roof Initiative’s vision is to connect those impacted by disability — individuals and their families — to help and hope.
Therapy Dogs help people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Science is finally confirming what people have known intuitively for years: therapy dogs help people physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Ernie & Joe follows two police officers with the San Antonio Texas Police Department who are diverting people away from jail and into mental health treatment, one 911 call at a time.