I would like to say how thankful I am to all of the staff at Cedar Point for all they do for my brother. Every time I visit or call, the staff is always friendly and helpful. They show such a caring attitude toward Tom, as well as personal interest and concern for me and my daughter. I know that the work they do can be very challenging, but they have never been anything but positive and accommodating. I feel blessed to have my brother cared for by such wonderful people. Read More »
As many people know, a pet can be a means of sanctuary and refuge for life's difficulties. Our team at CORE has recognized for years that animal assisted therapy supports all residents in their physical and social rehabilitation because people often respond to animals in ways they never would to humans. Recent studies report that animals help people combat loneliness, depression, inactivity and stress because they provide unconditional affection, a perspective on life, a feeling of being needed and simple amusement. Animals help teach empathy and responsibility, boost physical activity and benefit a wide variety of people with special needs.
A sampling of the animals involved in animal assisted therapy that offer friendship, responsibility, and meaningful activity to residents include:
Bucky (black Barbado sheep)
Taco (goat)
Opie (retired show goat)
Jackson (minature horse)
Nicholas (minature horse)
DJ (Cedar Point's cat)
Sadie (Cedar's rescued Border Collie)
Oreo (Oak Point's cat)
Due to their relatively short life spans, pets also teach humans about one of life's more difficult realities. Dog Camp, a local pet boarding and grooming organization in Driftwood, Texas, has a strong relationship with CORE and its residents. This relationship has allowed our residents the opportunity to spend scheduled time at their facility caring for, playing with and assisting in the care of resident animals. Not only does this relationship with Dog Camp benefit our residents who volunteer there but those who are unable to volunteer as well.
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation has been awarded to CORE Health Care for the Residential Rehabilitation Brain Injury Programs for Adults.
As many people know, a pet can be a means of sanctuary and refuge for life's difficulties. Our team at CORE has recognized for years that animal assisted therapy supports all residents in their physical and social rehabilitation because people often respond to animals in ways they never would to humans. Recent studies report that animals help people combat loneliness, depression, inactivity and stress because they provide unconditional affection, a perspective on life, a feeling of being needed and simple amusement. Animals help teach empathy and responsibility, boost physical activity and benefit a wide variety of people with special needs. 
A sampling of the animals involved in animal assisted therapy that offer friendship, responsibility, and meaningful activity to residents include: 
Due to their relatively short life spans, pets also teach humans about one of life's more difficult realities. 
