Request a therapy dog visit

Tell us about your people and your setting, and we’ll match a volunteer team that fits. It takes about three minutes.

Where our teams visit

• Hospitals and clinics, including pediatrics, oncology, rehabilitation and hospice
• Schools and libraries, including reading programs
• Colleges and universities, especially during exam week
• Senior living: nursing homes, assisted living and memory care
• Community and workplace events

How it works

1. Tell us about it. Use the form below.
2. We match a team. A volunteer coordinator finds a team suited to your setting and confirms the details with you.
3. Visit day. Our team checks in and follows your rules. People choose whether to say hello.
4. Stay in touch. One time or on a regular schedule, we plan what’s next together.

Send a request

1. 1About the visit
2. 2When and who
3. 3Your details

Step 1 of 3: About the visit

One time or recurring? *

One-time visit Recurring visits Not sure yet

Type of place or event *Choose oneHospital or clinicSchoolLibraryCollege or universitySenior livingWorkplaceCommunity eventOther

City or county *

Step 2 of 3: When and who

Preferred dates or time windows

e.g. Tuesdays after 3 pm, or Dec 8–12

Who will we be visiting?

Children Teens College students Adults Seniors Patients or residents Staff

About how many people?

SettingChoose oneGroup roomPatient or resident roomsClassroom or libraryOutdoorsOther

Step 3 of 3: Your details

Organization or event name *

Your name *

Your role

Email *

Phone

Anything we should know?

Check-in or badge rules, vaccine records, parking, allergies or fear of dogs. Please don’t include patient, resident or student names or health information.

Also send me WTTD’s occasional newsletter (optional).

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Questions facilities ask

Is there a cost for a visit?

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How much notice do you need?

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Are the dogs evaluated?

Yes. Every WTTD team is evaluated before visiting. We offer evaluation and registration through Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and we welcome teams registered with other national organizations.

What if someone is afraid of dogs or allergic?

Tell us in the form. Visits are always optional: people choose whether to say hello, and our handlers are used to keeping a respectful distance.

Can a therapy dog visit a private home?

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Do you help after a crisis or a loss?

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Is a therapy dog the same as a service dog?

No. Read our short guide: therapy, service and emotional support dogs.