Organizations Filed Purposes:
The mission of Therapy Animals of Utah is improving human health and well being in partnership with therapy animals. We do this through recruitment, training, testing, mentoring, support and supervision of qualified volunteer human-animal teams. We do facility site assessment and professional training and volunteer service in a variety of settings as well community education re benefits of animals.
The mission of Therapy Animals of Utah is improving human health and well being in partnership with therapy animals. We do this through training, testing, and support of volunteers and public education.
TAU recruits, trains, tests, mentors and supports qualified volunteer Pet Partner registered animal/handler teams to provide animal assisted interventions to clients of all ages and income levels throughout Utah. Our dedicated staff assess and prepare facility sites for our teams, educating healthcare, social service, library and education professionals to effectively partner with the volunteer teams to enhance their client's therapeutic experience. Our specially trained teams provide over 5 thousand hours of volunteer service a year(an equivalent of over $120,700 of donated time)in hospitals and healthcare settings, mental health settings, shelters, schools, libraries, universities, courts, and the Salt Lake Airport. In addition, TAU provides public education concerning the benefits of the human-animal bond in specific presentations, engages in research and special partnerships with educational instititions and human health professionals to explore the potential of animal-assisted therapy, and participates in workplace wellness events for a variety of high-stress businesses.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Deborah Carr | Executive Director | 40 | $40,000 |
| Joshua Peeks | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Bleyl | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Lawrence Nicolas | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Anne Anderson | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Cabanilla | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Karren Bertola | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Taylor | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
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