Kim Fontaine, President of AATSMA, advocates for unique breeds like her Akita Therapy Dogs.
In this 96th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sit down with Kim Fontaine, the founder and president of Animal Assisted Therapy Services of Massachusetts (AATSMA). Kim’s journey with her Akitas, Tomo and Toshi, provides a unique perspective on Therapy Dog work.
In this episode, we discuss …
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