{"id":1399,"date":"2026-08-06T13:29:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/?page_id=1399"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T18:41:17","slug":"meet-kai-therapy-dog-international-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/nl\/about\/meet-kai-therapy-dog-international-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Kai \u2013 therapy dog and international ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\nbody.page-id-1399 h1.entry-title,\nbody.page-id-1399 .ar-kai h2 { text-transform:none!important; }\nbody.page-id-1399 .site-main,\nbody.page-id-1399 .entry-content { width:100%;max-width:100%; }\nbody.page-id-1399 .entry-header,\nbody.page-id-1399 .ar-kai {\n  width:calc(100% - 40px)!important;\n  max-width:1100px!important;\n  margin-left:auto!important;\n  margin-right:auto!important;\n  padding-left:clamp(20px,4vw,48px)!important;\n  padding-right:clamp(20px,4vw,48px)!important;\n  box-sizing:border-box!important;\n}\nbody.page-id-1399 .ar-kai { padding-top:24px!important;padding-bottom:64px!important;color:#4e4645; }\n.ar-kai__hero { text-align:center;margin:0 auto 44px; }\n.ar-kai__headshot { width:min(280px,76vw);aspect-ratio:1\/1;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;margin:0 auto 28px; }\n.ar-kai__headshot img { width:100%;height:100%;max-width:none;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border-radius:0;display:block;margin:0;transform:translateX(14%) scale(1.65);transform-origin:center 14%; }\n.ar-kai h2 { font-size:clamp(27px,4vw,34px);line-height:1.25;color:#4e4645;margin:42px 0 14px; }\n.ar-kai p { font-size:18px;line-height:1.72;margin:0 0 18px; }\n.ar-kai__intro { font-size:21px!important;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto!important; }\n.ar-kai__buttons { display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:22px 0 8px; }\n.ar-kai__button { display:inline-block;background:#0877bf;color:#fff!important;padding:13px 20px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;border-radius:3px; }\n.ar-kai__panel { width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f7f5f3;border-top:5px solid #0877bf;padding:clamp(24px,5vw,38px) 0;margin-top:42px;overflow-wrap:anywhere; }\n.ar-kai__panel h2 { margin-top:0; }\n@media(max-width:600px){\n  body.page-id-1399 .entry-header,body.page-id-1399 .ar-kai{width:100%!important;}\n  .ar-kai p{font-size:17px;}\n  .ar-kai__intro{font-size:19px!important;}\n  .ar-kai__buttons{justify-content:center;}\n  .ar-kai__panel{text-align:left;}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"ar-kai\">\n<div class=\"ar-kai__hero\">\n<div class=\"ar-kai__headshot\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/kai-met-bal-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kai the therapy dog with his ball\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ar-kai__intro\"><strong>Meet Kai, Inge Pauwels\u2019 therapy dog, trusted companion and four-legged colleague.<\/strong> Together, Kai and Inge help children and adults feel safer, build confidence and discover the powerful connection between people and animals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>A calm presence when words are not enough<\/h2>\n<p>Kai supports Inge during coaching sessions, practical training days and activities for children who are afraid of dogs. His calm and authentic presence gives people the space to observe, connect and take small steps at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p>Kai never replaces a qualified professional. He works alongside Inge as part of carefully guided animal-assisted activities, with respect for the needs, boundaries and wellbeing of both people and animals.<\/p>\n<h2>From schools to care homes<\/h2>\n<p>As a therapy animal, Kai visits schools, libraries, residential care homes and other organisations. Each setting is different: sometimes his role is to help create calm, sometimes to encourage interaction, and sometimes simply to bring warmth, curiosity and joy into the room.<\/p>\n<h2>Kai on tour<\/h2>\n<p>Kai also travels with Inge for professional events, practical training days and educational activities in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and beyond the European Union. Their international adventures show how the human\u2013animal bond can cross languages, cultures and borders.<\/p>\n<h2>Follow Kai\u2019s adventures<\/h2>\n<p>Follow Kai behind the scenes: his work, travels, quiet moments, new friendships and the lessons he helps us discover along the way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ar-kai__buttons\">\n    <a class=\"ar-kai__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/therapydogkai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Kai on Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n    <a class=\"ar-kai__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaitherapydog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Kai on Instagram<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-kai__panel\">\n<h2>The Kai therapy dog collection<\/h2>\n<p>Kai\u2019s story is growing into a collection of meaningful gifts and educational products. The collection is designed to share messages of courage, connection and kindness while supporting the wider work of therapy animals.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ar-kai__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toscanzahoeve.be\/product-categorie\/kai-therapy-dog-collection\/\">Discover the Kai therapy dog collection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-kai__panel\">\n<h2>Would you like to meet Kai?<\/h2>\n<p>Would you like to invite Kai and Inge to a school, library, care organisation, professional event or practical training day? Contact Animal Reflection to discuss what is appropriate and possible for your organisation.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ar-kai__button\" href=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/nl\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Kai, Inge Pauwels\u2019 therapy dog, trusted companion and four-legged colleague. 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