Come spend some time with St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog team, Sally and Roo!

Why visit?

Through petting, affection, and regular visitation, many people benefit both physically and emotionally from the unconditional love of a dog. Spending time with a therapy dog can help provide stress relief and a sense of comfort and calm.

The Therapy Dog program provides opportunities for individuals to:

• Talk with the volunteer and the dog
• Feel, touch, pet and cuddle the dog
• Receive unconditional love from the dog
• Carry-out or practice an activity in the presence of the dog

Questions? Please email tbhandal@nscad.ca.

Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Schedule 

Fountain Campus: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• October 2
• October 16
• October 30
• November 20
• December 4
• January 8
• January 22
• February 5
• February 26
• March 12
• March 26

Note: The therapy dog team will visit the offices and then move to the Leaning Commons around 11:45 a.m. Those who may not wish to be near a dog to avoid the area. 

Academy Campus: 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

• October 2
• October 16
• October 30
• November 20
• December 4
• January 8
• January 22
• February 5
• February 26
• March 12
• March 26

Note: The therapy dog team will be located in the lobby to allow those who may not wish to be near a dog to avoid the area.

Port Campus: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• September 25
• October 9
• October 23
• November 6
• January 15
• January 29
• February 12
• March 5
• March 19
• April 2

Note: The therapy dog team will be located between security and the elevator on the first floor to allow those who may not wish to be near a dog to avoid the area.