Mid South Therapy Dogs and Friends is a 501(c)3 organization that is devoted to providing all people, young and old, the opportunity to experience the magic of the human/animal bond. We are an organization of volunteers who provide animal-assisted interactions in health care facilities, schools, libraries, and youth facilities throughout the Mid South.
Mid South Therapy Dogs and Friends is an affiliate of Delta Society and Intermountain Therapy Animals and their Reading Education Assistance Dogs and a proud partner of Angel On A Leash. We conduct handler training courses and evaluations for animal-handler teams based on Delta Society's Standards of Practice.
Mid South Therapy Dogs and Friends strives to ensure that high standards and safe humane practices protect the therapy animals. Animals have a tremendous potential to help people. But along with this potential comes the responsibility to continually improve how animal- assisted interactions are delivered.
"...a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world."