Member Submissions
ATD Member Submission: Sarah Lauch and Mabel
Hi! I just wanted to share with you Mabel, the tiniest dog in the Animal Assisted Therapy program at Northwest Community Hospital. Our evaluations looked
October 1, 2026
Hi! I just wanted to share with you Mabel, the tiniest dog in the Animal Assisted Therapy program at Northwest Community Hospital. Our evaluations looked
Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of seriously ill
Advocating for your therapy dog is a popular topic, and one we completely agree with. Putting our dogs first is essential to ensuring therapy visits
Dr. Pancho Does His Rounds Beth Ganer and her therapy dog, Dr. Pancho, have been visiting patients at Mercy Gilbert Hospital once a week for
TEDDY IS HERE! We have a special team that visits at Allegheny Health Network Forbes Hospital, in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Over the past 10 years, Allegheny Health
It is never easy to deliver bad news. As Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Members, it’s complicated by the fact that we are all volunteers,
If you’re part of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD), you already know how special it is to share smiles and joy with others. With
What should our response be when an incident occurs while we are on a therapy dog visit? First, we need to define “incident.” An incident
Are you a strategic leader ready to step into a pivotal role? Are you energized by the opportunity to build, shape, and lead rather than
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer brings plenty of sunshine and a few extra considerations for therapy dog teams. Whether you’re