Northern Lights Therapy Dogs

08/03/2026

It's important to catch those naps after doing court support work. Ellcee's nap game is tight 😉🐾

08/02/2026

West Yellowstone 🚲 Bike Rodeo last week was a delight to join! Thanks to West and Gallatin County Sheriff's Dept for having us! Therapy Dog Dress up was a hit! Dogs love it too 😉🐾

08/02/2026

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Excellent Senior Care visit today team!! Thanks Manhattan MT for sharing your treasures with us ❤️🐾

07/04/2026

250 Years. One Nation. Countless Sacrifices. 🇺🇸

Today, as our nation marks 250 years of the United States of America, we pause in profound gratitude.

We honor every man and woman who has worn the uniform of our Armed Forces—from those who secured our nation's founding to those serving around the world today. Because of your courage, discipline, and willingness to stand the watch, freedom has endured for generations.

We also extend our deepest respect to our nation's First Responders—law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, emergency managers, and all those who answer the call when others cannot. Every day, you continue the legacy of service that keeps our communities safe, resilient, and strong.

Freedom has never been free. It has always been defended by ordinary Americans willing to do extraordinary things in service to something greater than themselves.

At Northern Lights Therapy Dogs, we are privileged to stand beside many of these heroes through our deployments and community support. Your commitment, sacrifice, and quiet professionalism inspire everything we do.

Today, we remember those who gave everything.

We honor those who continue to serve.

And we remain grateful to all who help keep us: The United States of America.

Happy 250th Birthday, America.

06/13/2026

06/10/2026

This week, our Northern Lights Therapy Dogs Tier 3 AACR (Animal-Assisted Crisis Response) Teams had the humble privilege of supporting the Cadets and Staff of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy following the loss of a fellow student.

Our teams were deeply honored to spend time with each Cadet and staff member. The dogs loved every minute of the conversations, smiles, and moments of connection, and our handlers were equally grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside this remarkable community.

To the Cadets, Staff, Leadership, and Families of the Academy: thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey this week. We remain humbled by your strength, resilience, and care for one another, and have deep admiration for you all.

With gratitude and respect,

Northern Lights Therapy Dogs
Tier 3 AACR Teams

05/22/2026

Northern Lights Therapy Dogs was honored to attend the grand opening of the new Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and Search & Rescue facility Tuesday.

Thank you for including NLTD and for the opportunity to serve alongside such dedicated men and women who work tirelessly for the safety of our community 24/7.

The dogs had a fantastic time practicing the environmental and site stability NLTD teams are known for — including watching helicopters land and take off, working around all the sights and sounds, and trying very hard not to sample the excellent ice cream going around. 🍦😉

Winston and Quincy even got to sit in the helicopter — officially ready for future in-flight therapy service! 🚁🐾

Thank you, Sheriff Springer, and everyone involved for a marvelous day and for all you do for everyone in Gallatin County and beyond.

05/07/2026

Montana officially smells like spring again according to the dogs. 🌱🐾

Which apparently means:
• Rolling dramatically in the grass
• Staring at birds with deep personal concern
• Zoomies for absolutely no reason
• Refusing to come inside
• And bringing half the field home in their fur

The therapy work can wait for five minutes. Today was for sunshine, green grass, muddy paws, and bouncy dogs.

Honestly… we get it. ☀️

05/02/2026

There’s a part of this work people don’t always see.
At Northern Lights Therapy Dogs, we sometimes get asked to come back and visit someone we’ve known for a long time… when they’re at the end of life.

These visits are different.

Quieter. Deeply intentional. Dogs are highly focused.

Our dogs adjust without being told. They settle in, stay close, and offer a steady, deeply connected presence that doesn’t ask anything from anyone in the room, regardless of the patient's lucidity.

Sometimes a patient who hasn’t responded in hours will reach out. Sometimes they don’t. Both are okay.

What matters is that no one in that room feels nor is alone.

We’re there for the patient—but just as much for the family and the staff who have been walking alongside them.

No spotlight. No big moments. Just quiet, profound care from dog and handler both - reassurance and joy in life's final moments of connection.

It’s a privilege to be invited into that sacred space.

04/10/2026

🐰 Easter recap from NLTD-

We hope your weekend was full of everything good—family, sunshine, and maybe a little sugar.

Our contribution?
Knowing our dogs well enough to confidently say:

👉 bunnies are not part of the program 😄

So we’ll stick with what works—
steady dogs, strong teams, and showing up well for our community.

Happy Spring, everyone 🐾