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About Us
About Us
Therapy Dog Brigade is a 100% volunteer certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by a team of dedicated professionals with decades of experience working with dogs, including prior leadership experience in the nonprofit space in general and with therapy dog organizations in particular.
We train, certify, insure, and deploy therapy dog teams that bring comfort and connection to communities across Westchester and Rockland counties in NY, and Fairfield county in CT.
Training classes are held at 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
The Humans Behind Therapy Dog Brigade
Alberto Ferrer
Director of Marketing and OperationsBoard DirectorAlberto Ferrer
Elinor Garan
Team ManagerBoard DirectorElinor Garan
Anne Jenks
Director of FinanceBoard Treasurer and SecretaryAnne Jenks
Bettina Klein
Board DirectorBettina Klein
Heidi Lobel
Executive DirectorBoard ChairHeidi Lobel
Liz Yamamoto
Team Analytics ManagerLiz Yamamoto
Our Therapy Dog Teams
Our Therapy Dog Teams
Allison and Archie
Amy and Jackson
Andrea and Ziggy
Bettina and Chester
Carolina and Rocky
Carrie and Lulu
Chloe and Lulu
Clare and Archie
Damien and Lucy
Debby and Sally
Devin and Fannie
Dimitra and Piko
Eliza and Nella
Eve and Livy
Eve and Baxter
Heidi and Penny
Jean and Lily
Jean and Rosie
Katie and Olive
Kirsten and Bella
Kristen and Duke
Lauren and Charlie Rose
Lindsay and Baker
Lisa and Willow
Maria and CeCe
Meg and Casey
Michelle and Kiara
Michelle and Phoebe
Om and ChokeDee
Pam and Teddy
Rachel and Murray
Roxanne and Luna
Sara and Indy
Shanice and Carlos
Stephanie and Molly
Susan and Bridget
Tempest and Brandy
Tyler and Moose
Join Us!
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 complete our volunteer handler application.
Our Clients
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!
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 Contact Us.
Support Therapy Dog Brigade's Mission
Support Therapy Dog Brigade's Mission
To make a financial contribution to Therapy Dog Brigade, please visit our Donation page.
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