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PWDCA Service Dog Award |
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The PWDCA Awards Committee offers a Service Dog award as part of the title pin
recognition program. This award recognizes dogs that work as valued members of
the community. It will be awarded to dogs that perform Therapy work, Assistance
work and to trained Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs.
Dogs earning certificates, currently working or becoming eligible after the
date the program starts will receive a complimentary pin when documentation
is submitted to the Awards Committee. Owners of dogs who worked in a Service
capacity and are now retired or deceased may purchase pins for $5.50. Please
allow 60 days for award processing.
Requirements for eligibility:
Therapy Dogs
A Letter of Commendation is required from the facility where the dog works(worked):
The letter must be on the organization’s official letterhead, and state
the following information:
- The dog has been of value to the facility.
- The dog has worked a minimum of 16 hours as a Therapy Dog with
patients, inmates, students or residents of the institution.
- The name of the certifying registry, if any. (TDI, Delta, other).
- If the dog is retired or deceased, the Letter of Commendation may be written
by the institution or registry, stating the information listed above.
- Optional: A work sheet to document hours may be downloaded from the PWDCA
web site. This record may be used as verification and to assist the institution
when writing the commendation letter. It is not required for application.
Assistance Dogs
- These are dogs that assist an individual owner with a disability.
- A letter on official letterhead from the institution’s Primary Care Physician
stating that the dog is an approved medical tool and has provided a needed
service for the disabled handler.
- Each dog must have passed a CGC test and provide a copy of the passing certificate.
Search and Rescue Dogs
- Dog must be tested by an accredited National, State or local Search and Rescue
evaluation team.
- A letter or copy of the official card must be submitted, indicating
that the dog has passed the test and meets the test criteria for Search and
Rescue. Organization contact name, address and phone number is required.
Use this  Therapy Dog Service Record to help you keep track of your progress
towards this award!
Submit complete documentation to: Verne Foster (Awards Committee)
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Last Edited: April 14, 2007
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