Your Help Will Make a Difference

Hugging a dog may appear to be a simple act, but it is far from simple in its power to heal and comfort those in need and despair. Every donation makes a difference to support people in need.

Who We Are

Tri-State K-9 Response Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides crisis response and emotional support to those in need. We do this with certified, trained teams of dogs and their handlers. Teams provide comfort to victims of a natural or man-made disaster, individuals or communities in crisis, or anyone who would benefit from these encounters.

Animal Assisted Activities (AAA)

Our AAA teams are all registered therapy dog teams with a national organization. In addition they have completed a background check, HIPPA training, Canine Body Language and Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy Course.

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

AAT is a goal based intervention, in collaboration with a health care professional. AAT is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional and cognitive function. Our AAT teams have completed all the requirements from AAA. Teams must be registered with a national therapy dog organization and also pass the Tri-State Screening which similar to…

Crisis Response Team (CRT)

CRT Teams provide comfort, stress relief, emotional support and crisis intervention services for First Responders and communities affected by crisis and disasters in complex, unpredictable environments related to traumatic events. Our CRT teams have a minimum of 1 year experience (or equivalent) and meet all previous requirements from AAT. In addition, all teams must complete…

WELCOME TO TRI-STATE K-9 RESPONSE TEAM

OUR MISSION

Tri-State Canine Response Team is a non-profit organization, serving NJ, PA, and DE, which is dedicated to providing certified and trained handler/dog teams for Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Crisis Response Teams to children, families, neighborhoods, and communities that are in crisis, and also support First Responders, providing emotional support and aid. Teams will comfort victims of disaster, catastrophe, or violence fostering resilience and self-efficacy.

AFFILIATIONS

Members of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Certifying organization for The President’s Volunteer Service Award
United Way Donor Choice Program #52466
CIT-NJ Center of Excellence
Tri-State K-9 Crisis Response Team is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization