Meet the Animals
Mika
Canine Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Mika is a Siberian Husky. She came to live with Jill when she was a four month old puppy. Mika is an AAPT-approved dog through the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®" She enjoys playing with her sister Ahri, going to the dog park, learning new tricks, and going for walks. Mika's favorite self-care activity is snuggling up with blankets and pillows on the couch. Mika is featured on her brother's Instagram account at DogtorThor.
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Niko
Feline Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Niko is Bengal cat. His owner Sheena went all the way to Oklahoma to adopt him. Niko is energetic and loves to play. He knows a few tricks like shaking paws and fetching. Niko enjoys providing pet-assisted services at CCA. He is known to show his love by meowing in a chirp like manner, requesting pets, inviting belly rubs, and giving kisses and by touching noses and gently licking hands. Niko’s favorite self-care activities include running on his cat wheel, playing with his dad, snuggling with his mom, watching birds, and visiting Bentley's Pet Store. Follow Niko and his brother Remi on Instagram at NikoTheTherapyCatKC
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Ahri
Canine Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Ahri is a Siberian Husky. She came to live with Jill when she was 8 weeks old. Ahri enjoys playing with her dog sister Mika and cat brother Todd, playing with toys, and going for walks. Her favorite self-care activity is snuggling up on the couch or bed. Ahri is featured on her brother's Instagram account @DogtorThor.
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Remi
Feline Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Remi is Snow Lynx Bengal cat. His owner Sheena went all the way to Oklahoma to adopt him. Remi is Niko's half brother. They share the same dad. Remi is typical cat. He spends his days playing, eating, napping, and purring loudly when he is happy. Remi’s favorite self-care activities include eating, running on his cat wheel, playing with his brother Niko, and snuggling with his mom. Follow Remi on his brothers Instagram page at NikoTheTherapyCatKC
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Biscuit
Caine Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Biscuit is a Siberian Husky. He is an AAPT-approved dog through the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®. Biscuit came to live with Jill just before his first birthday. Biscuit loves being in the office and greeting new people (watch out, he likes to sit on feet!). Biscuit's favorite self-care activities include watching TV, resting on anything he can find, and playing in his dog pool.
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Todd
Feline Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Todd is a Tabby cat. He is an AAPT-approved cat through the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®. Todd is a rescue cat from Sugar Kittens Cat Cafe in Liberty, MO and came to live with Jill when he was one year old. Todd's favorite self-care activities include resting on his cat tree, and playing with his favorite string toy and his dog sister Ahri.
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Retired Therapy Animals
Thor
Retired Canine Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Thor was a ten year old Siberian husky. He was adopted by Jill shortly before his fourth birthday. Thor brought joy to CCA patients for one and half years as an emotional support animal. He enjoyed playing with his two siblings, naps on the couch, and time with his owners. Thor’s favorite self-care activities included going for walks, eating frozen peanut butter Kong treats, and getting in his dog pool. Follow Thor on Instagram at DogtorThor
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Charlie
Retired Feline Therapist, ESA
Biography:
Charlie was a Bengal and domestic cat mix. He was known for his laid back personality and enjoying being be held and snuggled. Charlie provided animal assited therapy at CCA for 18 months. Chalie’s favorite self-care activities included watching cat TV, lounging on his perch, and eating.