AT CEDDEP WE ARE DEDICATED TO ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS,
HEALING HEARTS AND MINDS
HELP US HELP!
Animal-Assisted Interventions: We integrate rescued animals into vulnerable populations to create a circle of emotional and/or physical support.
HOMELESS ANIMALS
VULNERABLE
POPULATIONS
Rescue and Rehabilitation for adoption.
Emotional support animal and/or service dog training.
Support, protect, and/or enhance independence through animal-assisted interventions.
ROCKY
Rescued by CEDEPP.
Currently, service dog
Who We Are
We have over 20 years of experience!
CEDEPP has established itself as a leader in the integration of Pet Interventions in Puerto Rico, under the direction of Dr. Marieanne Cott Pollock, a pioneer in this specialty and services.
CEDEPP has transformed lives through innovative programs that connect humans and animals in a unique therapeutic bond. Dr. Cott Pollock's doctoral thesis demonstrated how Pet-Assisted Therapy significantly reduces anxiety and pain in children with cancer, setting a precedent in this field.
His vision has allowed us to extend these services to diverse populations in both Puerto Rico and the United States, contributing to the physical and emotional well-being of our clients.
At CECEPP we work every day to create eternal bonds between humans and pets.
Help us build a more compassionate world and strengthen the bond between humans and animals.
Our Vision
Awareness
Prevent cruelty
Educate the public about the benefits of the animal-human relationship, including emotional, social, and therapeutic benefits.
Increase understanding of human-animal abuse and cruelty, and advocate for the protection and well-being of all living beings.
Promoting compassion
Foster a culture of empathy, respect, and kindness toward animals and encourage compassionate interactions between humans and animals.
Improve well-being
Demonstrate how animal-assisted interventions can improve the physical and/or emotional well-being of individuals and communities.
Closing the gap!
Connecting people and animals through educational programs, hands-on experiences, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen the bond between humans and their non-human companions.
Our Mission
Rescue, Rehabilitate, Train and Certify
Rescued animals are nursed back to health, then placed in loving homes or specially trained as emotional support animals and/or service dogs.
Animal-assisted intervention
Providing people-centered, animal-assisted care to vulnerable communities.
Serving hospitals and communities
Provide animal-assisted programs and services in healthcare facilities, residential centers, and local communities.
Improve emotional and/or physical well-being
Focused on guidance and/or counseling, depending on the needs of vulnerable populations.
Navidad
Rescued
Live in a happy home.
Our furry friends repair emotional health!
Trained animals are integrated into therapeutic programs, leveraging their innate comforting and supportive abilities to promote healing, emotional well-being, and a better quality of life for people facing a variety of physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Our Main Groups
Veterans with PTSD
Patients with Chronic Diseases.
Adults and children facing trauma related to physical or mental abuse.
People experiencing depression, anxiety, or some other mental health condition.
Dr. Marieanne Cott
Founder
Maritza Aponte
Trainer
Our Team
Janet Mercado
Marketing
Janet Mercado
Marketing
Certifications
Animal Control Officer/Cruelty Investigator
Department of Health
Puerto Rico
Clinical Neuropsychology program
University at Santa Barbara, California
PhD in Psychology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, PR
Registered Nurse, RN
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, PR
Certification in Thanatology
Columbia Central University, Puerto Rico
Pet Partners Volunteer
Pet Partners, PR
To support our activities, CEDEPP offers a comprehensive service called Human & Animal Intervention, which includes our training and certification program, grooming and boarding services, and specialized therapies.
Training and Certifications
At CEDEPP, we recognize the positive impact pets have on people's physical and emotional health. Therefore, we train pets to act as therapeutic companions, helping their owners overcome emotional challenges and improve their overall well-being.
Grooming and Boarding
Our services are 100% dedicated to raising funds to continue our mission and vision.
Personalized Therapy
Trained animals are integrated into therapeutic programs, leveraging their innate emotional connection and support abilities to promote healing, mental health well-being, and a better quality of life for animals and people facing a variety of physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Energy Therapy (Reiki)
Thanatology
Canine Psychology
Counseling
Reiki works on the principle that human beings are energy, and that when it is blocked, illness occurs.
Through the laying on of hands, the knot that has formed and is preventing the flow of energy is dissolved, thus restoring balance to the body.
Through thanatological therapy, you will acquire tools to assimilate and understand your emotions, overcome the pain of loss, grow stronger, and find peace, all with the help of a specialist.
When people say your dog sees you as his pack, it's a fact. Dogs like to live in society, and when they're separated from their mother and siblings, the canine experiences a distress when introduced to a new and different environment.
From here on, his companions will be people and the dog will enter his new home with his new pack.
This is where your work comes in, training your dog and helping him adapt to his new environment and learn to live with the people around him.
Medical counseling is a model of care that focuses on the individual or patient. Its purpose is to: Investigate the individual's concerns and needs regarding their health. Provide support with the analysis of symptoms and circumstances related to the individual's health.
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