SCCV operates as a not-for-profit organization in the state of New Mexico. We are insured by Philadelphia Insurance. Members of SCCV are protected by liability insurance and required to carry proof thereof on their person during any and all visitation.
SCCV provides a periodic publication that contains information on up-coming SCCV events, new visiting opportunities, training up-dates. |
Hospitals
Lovelace Hospital Downtown
Women's Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
Kaseman Hospital
University Hospitals
Veterans Administration Hospital
Rehabilitation Centers
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque
Nursing Facilities
Princeton Place
La Vida Llena Retirement Community
Sandia Springs
Children's Facilities
Carrie Tingley Hospital
University Hospital
Children's Psychiatric Center
"Read to the Dogs", Albuquerque
Public Libraries
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"The Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers had its start in New Mexico, with University Hospital being one of the primary sites of The Pet Therapy Program. The pets and their handlers provide comfort to our patients in their time of greatest need. The pets are very highly trained and know how to interact in a special way with each individual. It is great to see the pets show up with their hospital badges and trainers and head right off into the units."
Steve McKernan
CEO, University Hospital
"The Pet Therapy Program brings to our patients the most important medicine available, love. Pets are the best source of affection and through the Pet Therapy Program our volunteers, both the human and animal kind, offer a brief respite from loneliness, grief, pain and fear. The therapy pets have a calming effect on our patients, bringing them a sense of normalcy during the healing process. We very much appreciate all they do in service to our Community."
Gary Marsjanik
Director of Volunteer Services
Presbyterian Hospital
"The response to SCCV therapy dogs from hospice patients and families is amazing. Facial expressions change; a frown from pain changes to a soft, gentle smile; a shaky hand reaches out to pet the coats of these patient dogs; stories of patient's own pets come to the surface. For a moment there is a pleasant diversion to a sick ones' long day."
Maralee Self
Sandia Vista Hospice |
