National Therapy Animal Day

Celebrate healing animals on Therapy Animal Day! Therapy animals provide comfort in hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. From dogs to miniature horses, these animals make incredible differences in lives.

History & Origins

National Therapy Animal Day was established to bring attention to this important topic and provide a dedicated time for celebration and awareness.

Why It Matters

This observance matters because it brings attention to important topics and provides opportunities for community engagement and learning.

How to Celebrate

Thank therapy animal teams. Learn about animal therapy. Support therapy animal organizations. Appreciate healing power of animals. Share therapy animal stories.

Fun Facts

• Therapy animals reduce stress and anxiety
• Dogs are most common, but many species work as therapy animals
• Hospitals, schools, and nursing homes use therapy animals
• Animals must be certified for therapy work
• Research proves animal therapy benefits