ALISA KASMIR, CANINE ASSISTED SPIRITUAL CARE, LLC

ALISA KASMIR, CANINE ASSISTED SPIRITUAL CARE, LLC specializes in delivering canine-assisted spiritual care services designed to support emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being in vulnerable populations. Leveraging trained therapy dogs as co-facilitators, the contractor provides trauma-informed, person-centered interventions that complement traditional counseling and pastoral care models. Their technical expertise lies in integrating animal-assisted therapy protocols with spiritual care frameworks, emphasizing non-verbal communication, presence-based healing, and holistic wellness outcomes. Key differentiators include certified K9 handlers, adherence to pet therapy standards set by national accreditation bodies, and a focus on creating safe, dignified environments for individuals experiencing isolation, grief, or moral injury—particularly within institutional settings. The contractor has demonstrated direct engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs, delivering tailored spiritual care services to veterans in clinical and community-based settings. Their work aligns with VA’s mission to enhance mental health and quality of life through complementary and integrative health approaches, specifically addressing the spiritual dimensions of veteran wellness. This relationship reflects a focused, mission-aligned partnership centered on veteran-centered care models that extend beyond clinical treatment into emotional and existential support. The primary NAICS classification of 624190—Other Individual and Family Services—reflects the contractor’s role in providing non-medical, human-centered support services that foster resilience and connection. Their market positioning is niche but impactful, specializing in the intersection of animal-assisted intervention and spiritual care, a growing field within behavioral health and veteran support ecosystems. As a Woman-Owned Business operating under a 2L entity structure from Saint Joseph, MN, the contractor maintains a localized yet mission-driven footprint in federal human services markets. Their certification underscores commitment to diversity in federal contracting, while their service model fills a critical gap in holistic, non-pharmacological care delivery.