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Our certified therapy dog teams provide emotional support and joy throughout our communities

About Us

We are a 100% volunteer nonprofit organization founded by a dedicated team with decades of experience working with dogs, including prior leadership experience with therapy dog organizations. We train, certify, insure, and deploy therapy dog teams that bring comfort and connection to communities across Westchester NY and Fairfield CT counties.

Training classes are held at the SPCA Westchester in Briarcliff Manor NY and at the Round Hill Community House in Greenwich CT. With the support of our staff, we train teams under the guidance of our Fear-Free Certified Trainer, Sarah Bonomo (CPDT-KA, CSAT).

We are committed to the highest standards in screening, training, evaluation, and ongoing support of our teams. By working in close partnership with the facilities we serve, we ensure meaningful and impactful experiences for everyone who interacts with our volunteers.

The Humans Behind Therapy Dog Brigade

Alberto Ferrer

Elinor Garan

Anne Jenks

Bettina Klein

Heidi Lobel

Liz Yamamoto

Our Therapy Dog Teams

Alberto and Addie

Amy and Jackson

Bettina and Chester

Carrie and Lulu

Clare and Archie

Damien and Lucy

Dimitra and Piko

Devin and Fannie

Eliza and Nella

Eve and Livy

Heidi and Penny

Jean and Lily

Jean and Rosie

Katie and Olive

Kristen and Duke

Lindsay and Baker

Maria and CeCe

Meg and Casey

Michelle and Kiara

Michelle and Phoebe

Om and ChokeDee

Rachel and Murray

Roxanne and Luna

Shanice and Carlos

Tempest and Brandy

Tyler and Moose

Join Us!

We're always looking for kindhearted people with well-behaved dogs and a passion for service who would like to join our team of volunteer dog handlers. If you're interested in learning more about what we do and how you might become one of us, please reach out to Hello@TherapyDogBrigade.org.

Our Clients

Our teams visit a wide variety of locations in the area, including schools, senior living facilities, hospitals, social services and others. We also participate in local community events.

Request a Team Visit!

Are you interested in having our certified therapy dog teams visit your facility? We would love to talk with you to arrange ongoing or one-time visits to your location, so our dogs (and their handlers) can bring comfort and joy to your location. Please reach out to us Hello@TherapyDogBrigade.org.

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