To become a member, just complete the Membership Application form, enclosing your check and mail to OCTA. Upon acceptance we will send you a New Membership Packet of information.

We offer four categories of membership. Each is renewable annually:

• Individual - $25 Adult with or without an animal partner.
• Family/Household - $35 Two or more individuals living in the same household.
• Youth/Student - $10 Children aged 10-18 years not included in a family membership.
• Scholarship - $10 Individual financially unable to meet regular membership requirement (staff approval required).

Benefits Offered to Members

OCTA membership will help ensure your success as a Pet Partner in several ways:

• Getting help with locating a facility appropriate to the skills and interests of you and your animal.
• Knowing that the facilities you work in are safe and meet the standards required by OCTA.
• Receiving continuing education for all members, including topics relating to animal behavior and training, bedside visiting, wheelchair approaches, applicable terminology, specific population training, etc.
• Being able to participate in service events held at human service facilities.
• Being able to participate in facility-sponsored events.
• Meeting others who share your love of animals and interest in helping others.