Bring Smiles and Joy to These Locations This Season The holidays are usually spent with loved ones by our side. Sometimes those we visit are not fortunate enough to have their loved ones nearby for a variety of reasons. Therapy dog visits during the holidays can be a bright spot in someone’s life. If you’re [...]
Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season with Your Dog The holidays bring lots of smiles and joy this time of year. While you are busy prepping food and parties, sometimes your dog is not your first priority. Did you know that there are some safety concerns for your dog during the holidays, including toxic foods, fire [...]
Ways Your Donation to ATD Can Make a Difference Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has been a charitable 501c3 organization since 1990. We are an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. ATD provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with their dogs in animal-assisted activities. Our objective is to form [...]
Fall is an enjoyable time; the weather cools off and everyone begins looking forward to the many holidays that occur in the last half of the year. Halloween is an especially enjoyable time with therapy dogs because many people love seeing dogs dressed up in cute bandanas and costumes. As volunteers, we should always make [...]
8 New Year’s Resolutions Inspired By Therapy Dogs Start the new year off on the right paw! These eight New Year’s resolutions inspired by therapy dogs will help motivate you to set meaningful and achievable goals. After all, who better to teach us than loveable and comforting, therapy dogs? Listen Like A Therapy Dog While [...]
How to Spread Holiday Cheer with Your Dog Giving season is upon us! Amidst the twinkling lights, cheerful carols, and festive gatherings, the holidays are a time to give back to others. And what better way to give back to others than spreading holiday cheer with your dog? Whether it’s visiting patients in the hospital [...]
Therapy Dogs Thanksgiving We love our furry friends! They help brighten dark days with their wagging tails and comforting presence. That’s why this Thanksgiving, we are taking time to give thanks to therapy dogs. Therapy dogs play an important role in providing support and companionship to individuals facing challenges and difficulties. Whether it’s at hospitals, [...]
Dog Halloween Costume Ideas Howl-oween is a time of spooky celebrations, sweet treats, and creative costumes. Our Alliance of Therapy Dogs teams like to get in the spirit by dressing up for their therapy dog visits. They not only embrace the fun of the season but they also share smiles and joy with the people [...]
4 Ways To Celebrate National Dog Day National Dog Day is right around the corner! This cherished event is annually celebrated on August 26th. Not only is it a day dedicated to our loyal furry friends but it serves as a reminder of the value dogs have in our lives. From being steadfast companions to [...]
