This is a program that was born out of an idea that sharing stories of survival from the fox’s perspective, has the power to help heal those that may be struggling with trauma, PTSD or circumstances beyond one’s control that have placed them in emotional imbalance.
All of our foxes have a story to tell and when we share those stories, they have the power to heal and inspire hope.
This program is available free of charge to organizations in Monroe County, FL that are committed to helping individuals on their recovery journey.
For facilities outside of Monroe County, please contact us.
How it works:
We bring one of our foxes to your facility or your clients come to us with a therapist, and we share their individual story as well as the stories of our other foxes. Your clients or residents have the opportunity to ask questions and at the end of the time, have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our foxes.
If you are a place of business that would like to have us come for an educational presentation and receive the same experience, please reach out to discuss.
Use the contact button below to schedule
The foxes at Pawsitive Beginnings are not certified therapy animals.
We use their individual stories as a therapeutic tool to assist our program participants.
Kinder in the Keys specializes in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health-related conditions. Our inpatient mental health facility in Key Largo, Florida offers treatments that address the mental, physical and emotional needs of adult women.
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is more than just a place to stay. Their extensive programs—both residential and non-residential—have helped and counseled thousands of children and families in their time of need since 1985. They're dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for abused, abandoned or neglected children; and chil
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is more than just a place to stay. Their extensive programs—both residential and non-residential—have helped and counseled thousands of children and families in their time of need since 1985. They're dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for abused, abandoned or neglected children; and children that have run away, are truants, or are considered ungovernable by their parents.
Key Bridge specializes in substance abuse counseling in Key West, Florida. They offer group therapy, individual and family counseling as well as trauma-informed care.
Project Lighthouse is a youth activities, resources, and drop-in center located in the heart of Key West. The staff help runaway, homeless and at-risk street youth, many of whom have traveled throughout the country, locate appropriate and available services such as food and medical care. Through encouragement and engagement, staff can cre
Project Lighthouse is a youth activities, resources, and drop-in center located in the heart of Key West. The staff help runaway, homeless and at-risk street youth, many of whom have traveled throughout the country, locate appropriate and available services such as food and medical care. Through encouragement and engagement, staff can create opportunities to explore issues of safe living situations, employment, and family contact or reunification. Our goal is to encourage each young person to become a welcome, positively contributing member of the community.
In order to keep this program free for those that need it, we now need help from our incredible community by way of sponsorship.
• Sponsor one fox of your choice for one year
• Hyperlinked logo on our website
• Sanctuary visits for four people four times a year
• Custom sponsor plaque to display in your business
• Tagged on all social media posts about program
• Co-sponsor one fox of your choice for one year
• Hyperlinked logo on our website
• Sanctuary visits for four people two times a year
• Custom sponsor certificate to display in your business
• Tagged on all social media posts about program
• Hyperlinked logo on our website
• Sanctuary visit for four people once a year
• Digital sponsor certificate you can print and display
• Tagged on all social media posts about program
ALL IMAGES ARE FROM ACTUAL INTERACTIONS DURING THE PROGRAM
If you are a business or individual that would like to sponsor our Animal-Assisted Therapy program, please use the contact form below to send us an email.
Ben Kemmer - CEO Florida Keys Children's Shelter