For immediate crisis therapy dog support, please call Shirley Graziano 216-406-3737 or Kerri Harris 216-513-8018

COMFORT, CALM, CARE •

COMFORT, CALM, CARE •

Crisis Canine Corps provides trained therapy dogs to help schools, first responder agencies, and communities cope with sudden loss, traumatic incidents, and high-stress periods. Our teams offer on-site comfort, brief stress-reduction sessions, and guidance for integrating animal-assisted support into your response or wellness plan.

Our work doesn’t stop when the crisis ends. We are active members of our local communities, attending events and engaging in outreach to build a foundation of mental and emotional well-being. Wherever a helping paw is needed, Crisis Canine Corps is ready to stand by your side.

Requesting A Visit

  • Identifying the Need: For example - acute crisis, high-stress periods like exams, or a community wellness event

  • Connect With Us: Fill out our “Request A Visit Form” with your specific details and a team member will reach out to discuss how we can best serve you

  • Coordinate Details: We work directly with your organization to assess safety, confirm availability, and discuss all logistics for a seamless visit

How We Can Help

  • Comfort in Crisis: Providing immediate, on-site emotional support for schools, first responder agencies, and communities navigating sudden loss or traumatic incidents

  • Calm in High-Stress Moments: Offering supervised stress-reduction sessions during exams, high-pressure work periods, or critical transitions

  • Care Through Community: Engaging in local events and outreach efforts to foster long-term resilience and emotional well-being

Safety & Professionalism

  • Continuous Training: All dogs are trained in therapy work and have AKC (American Kennel Club) recognized certifications

  • Professional Guidance: Visits are structured, supervised, and tailored to your population’s needs and cultural considerations

  • Evidence-Based Care: We follow best practices for infection control, animal welfare, and trauma-informed interaction

Request A Visit

What To expect during a visit
What To expect during a visit

Please Fill Out The Form To Request A Visit

What To Expect During A Visit

At Crisis Canine Corps, our goal is to provide a seamless experience that prioritizes the well-being of those we serve.
Here is how we bring comfort, calm, and care to every visit:

1. Trained Professional Teams

Every visit is conducted by a trained crisis canine therapy dog and handler. Our teams are skilled at assessing their surroundings to ensure every interaction is safe, respectful, and effective.

You can expect a team that is:

  • Identifiable: Handlers and canines will wear official Crisis Canine Corps gear

  • Prepared: Canines are groomed, healthy, and up-to-date on all vaccinations

2. A "Paws-On" Experience (Comfort)

Our canines are trained to be petted, hugged (where appropriate), and leaned on.

  • Engagement: The canine may rest at your feet or lean their body weight against you to provide a sense of security and comfort through physical contact like a “hug”

  • No Pressure: We never force interaction. If someone prefers to just watch from a distance, that is perfectly okay

3. A Steady Anchor (Calm)

In a chaotic environment, our canines act as a "social bridge".

  • Stress Reduction: Science shows that petting a dog lowers cortisol and blood pressure

  • A Quiet Ear: Sometimes the best support is a non-judgmental listener who doesn't need words to understand

4. Safety & Respect (Care)

We prioritize the safety of both the people and the pups.

  • Handling: All canines remain under the handler’s control at all times

  • Sensitivity: Our handlers are trained to read the room and will step back if a break is needed or if someone is uncomfortable with the dogs

5. Privacy & Confidentiality

At Crisis Canine Corps, we understand the sensitive nature and the privacy and dignity of those we serve are our top priority.

We love sharing the "Comfort, Calm, Care" mission with our community, but never at the expense of your privacy.

We will never take or post photos/videos during a visit without approval from the individual. We prioritize the mental well-being so we respect the right of anyone who declines being photographed.

Note to Organizers: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our visits are made possible by donations. We do not charge a fee for crisis response visits, as we believe comfort, calm, and care should be accessible to everyone in their time of need. (EIN# 41-4101154)