Behind The Wag
Our journey began with a simple but powerful belief: healing often arrives in unexpected ways—and sometimes, it has four legs and a wagging tail. It all started with one rescue dog and a deeply personal experience. At Thank God for Dogs, we’ve seen therapy dogs ease anxiety, lift spirits, reduce burnout, inspire recovery, and restore a sense of connection. Whether someone is facing illness, isolation, or everyday stress, the presence of a dog has the power to shift the moment—and often, the whole trajectory of healing.
But here’s the truth: therapy dogs are more than feel-good interventions. Therapy dogs are a proven, cost-effective, and underutilized solution to today’s rising emotional and mental health needs. And it’s time we treat them that way.
Today, we are a growing pack of visionaries and volunteers committed to reshaping how we think about care—creating impact, expanding access, and making therapy dog programs a norm, not a novelty.
Our Mission
Thank God for Dogs fosters comfort, connection, and healing through the presence of therapy dogs—by expanding awareness, growing volunteer teams, and building accessible and essential therapy dog programs.
Our Vision
We envision a world where therapy dog programs are not the exception, but the expectation—recognized, prioritized, and fully integrated into every setting that supports human health and well-being.
Our Values
At the heart of Thank God for Dogs are core values that shape everything we do:
Compassion: Meeting every person and pup with a heart full of kindness.
Community: Bringing people together through shared experiences of love, connection, and support.
Commitment: Ensuring every dog and person in our care is treated with dignity, respect, and dedication.
Celebration: Celebrating each small victory, from every tail wag to every smile we bring.
Join The Pack
Whether you’re looking to volunteer to support our mission, become a certified therapy dog team or build a program of your own drop us a message to say hello, we’d love to hear from you!