Get to know us!
Beginning in 2012, our American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen certified therapy dog group began with a shared vision: bringing the unconditional love of dogs to students and schools throughout Central Texas. What started as a small team of dedicated handlers and their dogs quickly grew into a community-focused organization, inspired by a passion for service and guided by a professional dog trainer who generously donated her time and expertise. Today, we continue to support and uplift our community one wagging tail at a time!
Our Purpose
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Providing therapy dog services to schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, courts, and community organizations.
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Promoting emotional well-being through human-animal interaction.
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Supporting volunteer development and therapy dog training.
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providing crisis response services through trained therapy dog teams.
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Conducting educational and community outreach activities.
Serving Central Texas
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Austin
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Buda
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Kyle
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Smithville
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Bastrop
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Wimberley
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San Marcos
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Dripping Springs
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Johnson City
Our Core Values
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Compassion: We approach every interaction with kindness and empathy.
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Safety: The safety of people and animals is our top priority.
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Respect: We respect all individuals, facilities, and community partners.
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Professionalism: Volunteers represent the program with professionalism and integrity.
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Animal Welfare: The comfort and well-being of therapy dogs always comes first.
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Community Service: We strengthen communities through meaningful volunteer service.