Alliance of Therapy Dogs - Permian Basin

10/18/2025

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10/16/2025

10/10/2025

“My dark days made me stronger. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.” — Emery Lord

Let this World Mental Health Day be your reminder to prioritize your well-being, lean on support, and know that brighter days are ahead.

Leave some words of encouragement for those who are struggling today. You never know when your small act of kindness can change someone's life. ❤️ 🐾

09/25/2025

What a magical day at Chevron!

09/25/2025

Meet new ATD team Bobbie and Frankie. Good work!

09/22/2025

A big round of “paws and applause” for Shiloh and Janet, who have brought two years of laughter and furry comfort to our patients and families through our Hospice Hounds program!

Shiloh’s gentle tail wags and Janet’s kind heart have a way of brightening even the hardest of days. Together, they’ve reminded us that sometimes the best medicine comes on four legs with a wet nose.

From quiet bedside visits to joyful moments of connection, your time and dedication have meant the world to our patients, families, and staff. Thank you for two wonderful years of service—you’ve truly made a difference, one nuzzle and one smile at a time.

We look forward to the future and are so grateful to have you both as part of the Hospice of Midland family!

09/08/2025

Sometimes it’s like herding BBs to get a good photo of everyone! Here we are posing with the TTUHSC Library poster, with help from OC staff. It was a team effort. Thanks, Erik for the great job highlighting our dogs! Rusty and Nancy Clark, Felix and Nancy Henderson, Shiloh and Janet Cross, and Dixie and Dianna Dickey.

09/05/2025

Look at that adorable group of canines! On Thursday, Felix, Rusty, Dixie, and Shiloh paid a visit to the library at the Texas Tech medical School. What a fun day.

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! What better way to celebrate than with a therapy dog visit! We all have our usual places we frequent, but we also have that special place in mind where we know a therapy visit could make a real difference. What’s your ultimate dream therapy visit?

Dive into the comments to see if you’ve made someone's dream therapy dog visit. Do you have any tips or insights on how to turn those visions into reality? Let’s share and inspire each other!

08/15/2025

To be a good therapy dog handler, it's vital to understand and adhere to the rules and regulations set by your therapy dog organization and the facilities you visit. Remember, facility rules cannot supersede ATD Rules and Regulations. If you ever encounter a conflict between a facility rule and an ATD Rule or Regulation, don’t hesitate to reach out to the ATD Office for assistance.

Do you have words of advice for new Members who may have to advocate for their dog and ATD Rules and Regulations? Are you comfortable sharing the ATD Rules and Regulations with the facilities you visit? If not, what's holding you back?

07/18/2025

An important part of being a therapy dog handler that is often overlooked is your ability to interact with people. A good therapy dog handler is an engaged listener, taking time to listen and process what someone is telling you while on a visit. They offer a smile when they approach and can hold a friendly conversation. You never know when your visit might make the difference between a good or a difficult day to someone. Last year, Eric Reisman, an ATD Member and handler, had a visit where he realized just how important his therapy dog visits were in someone's life. Read Eric's story in our latest blog post:

https://www.therapydogs.com/the-importance-of-a-therapy-dog-saving-a-life/

Do you have a special moment in your therapy dog work that made an impact on you? Share it with us below.