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.

Note: The therapy dog team will no longer be visiting Port Campus until further notice. 

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Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 Schedule 

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

• September 10
• September 24
• October 8
• October 22
• November 5
• November 19
• December 3 (Last visit of fall semester)
• January 6 (Winter Orientation)
• January 7
• January 14
• January 28
• February 11
• February 25
• March 11
• March 25
• April 8 (Last visit of the winter semester)

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.

• September 10
• September 24
• October 8
• October 22
• November 5
• November 19
• December 3 (Last visit of fall semester)
• January 6 (Winter Orientation)
• January 7
• January 14
• January 28
• February 11
• February 25
• March 11
• March 25
• April 8 (Last visit of the winter semester)

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.