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WHO ARE THE FUR ANGELS?
The Fur Angels are a Michigan-based group of trained, volunteer handlers and their certified dogs who visit establishments such as hospitals, schools, senior living establishments and other situations where therapy dogs can provide comfort and companionship. The dogs interact with those present with the goal of making everyone's day a little better and a lot happier.
WHAT DOES THE FUR ANGEL GROUP DO?
The Fur Angels is a group of trained, certified therapy dogs - along with their trained volunteer human handlers - who travel throughout Metro Detroit to bring four legged happiness to those who need it most. The Fur Angels services Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.
Learn more about The Fur Angels on Fox 2 Detroit (segment starts at approximately 9 minutes into clip).
HOW DO THE FUR ANGELS OPERATE?
Organizations, schools, senior centers request visits from the group. Visit schedules are set up and volunteers organized for the visit. At the agreed time, a group of therapy dogs (typically 2 - 6 as required) turn up (with their owners!), and are escorted to the required location. During the visit, we meet and greet, the dogs are petted and held, sometimes dog "trading cards" are given out. It is very relaxed and low key, yet very rewarding - for all parties. The dogs provide a gentle approach to connecting with people and act as a conduit for their handlers to engage with people in the requesting organizations, whether they are residents, students, workers, or visitors on site.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
THERAPY DOG TEAM?
Find out what it takes to become a therapy dog team by getting in touch with Steve Calcagno and Rose Dalton (also known as the Patient Trainers). Steve and Rose can work with you to train your dog for therapy dog certification. Certified dog teams can apply to become Fur Angels or may choose to work with another therapy dog organization. Steve and Rose can be reached at thepatienttrainers2@gmail.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Fur Angels
511 Old Towne Rd.
P.O. Box 80793
Rochester, MI 48308
Or reach out to:
OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD

STEVE CALCAGNO,
Director

ROSE DALTON,
Deputy Director

DIANE SCHULER,
Knowledge Ambassador
JAN HARDING,
Social Media Coordinator
Not pictured:
Michelle Reich, Membership Coordinator
Beth East, Secretary
Caroline Bauman, Treasurer
Pat Johnson, Customer Service Manager
Debbie Taratuta, Facilities Manager
Jenna Chandler, Webmaster
Caroline Kinney, Mentor Manager
Carrie Duncan, Mentor Coordintor
Deb Gorga, Social Coordinator







































