Karen supplied this correct guess, and astounded me:

Pets and People has also trained Abyssinians and Persians as therapists. In addition to specific therapy sessions, volunteers also conduct visitation and education programs in senior citizen centers, schools, nursing homes and hospitals.

Cats at Work: Surprising TRUE tales of the feline workforce
~ Suzanne Smither


I was SURE no one would get it without a few more letters being guessed. Well done, Madam Mayor.

She pointed out that she's just completed a puzzle, so will pass on hosting the next. Here are the contestants in decreasing order of points:

Karen T (21); I (26) = 73 points [declined to host]
Killearn Kitties O (19); N (23) = 61 points Are you willing to host?
Miss Z E (24) = 48 points
sweetpotata6 A (23) = 46 points
ilovemypup S (32) = 32 points
Catty1 R (15) = 15 points
Dr. Goodnow B (1); D (8) = 9 points